Villages · South West England
Northam
In or near Westward Ho!.
Northam — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Northam is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 7,668. It is situated near the coast, providing easy access to local beaches and natural landscapes. The village features a mix of residential areas and local amenities, reflecting a typical English village setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0333, -4.2167
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Northam
- Postcode
- EX39 3QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Population
- 7,668
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641434 (CC BY 4.0)
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Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
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Bloody Corner
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Historic bridges · 1.2 km
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Theatres · 1.2 km
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Durrant House Hotel
Durrant House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
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The Big Sheep
Devon farm and theme park famous for its twice-daily sheep racing.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Northam War Memorial
Northam War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Northam, Devon
Northam ( NOR-dhəm) is a market town, civil parish and electoral ward in Devon, England, lying north of Bideford. The civil parish also includes the villages of Westward Ho!, Appledore, West Appledore
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Margaret
Church of St Margaret — church in Northam, Devon, England, UK.
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Daddon Hill
Daddon Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Northam
Places to stay
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Durrant House Hotel
Durrant House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Surf Bay Holiday Park
Surf Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Marshford Camping & Caravan Site
Marshford Camping & Caravan Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Tantons Hotel
Tantons Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Commodore Hotel
The Commodore Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Custom House
The Old Custom House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Heavitree Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Gannet Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northam?
- Northam is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 3QD), in the parish of Northam.
- What is Northam?
- Northam — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Northam?
- Drivers can use postcode EX39 3QD.
- Is Northam a protected site?
- Yes — Northam is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Northam?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 3QD. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.