Towns & cities · South West England
Oakford
Oakford — village and civil parish in Mid Devon, Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Oakford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 340 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Mid Devon, Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.9816°, -3.5538°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Oakford is a village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district of Devon, England. It is located three miles (5 km) south west of Bampton and eight miles (13 km) north north west of Tiverton. Oakford is near the river Exe. In 1870, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Oakford thus: OAKFORD, a village and a parish in Tiverton district, Devon. The village stands on a bold acclivity, adjacent to a tributary of the river Exe, 2 miles S of the boundary with Somerset, 3 W S W of Bampton, and 6½ N N W of Tiverton r. station; is large and straggling. The parish comprises 5, 464acres."
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Background
History
Oakford church (St. Peter) dominates the village from an eminence. The porch, nave, cancel and vestry were rebuilt in 1838-9, except for the 15th-century tower, with a spacious nave and short chancel. The tower houses eight bells, said to have exceptional tone, cast by Mears of London in 1825 and given to the church by the then rector, the Rev James Parkin. He also presented the organ, built by J. R. Mortimore of Tiverton, in 1841. Oakford is located within Mid Devon local authority area. Historically it formed part of Witheridge Hundred. It falls within Tiverton Deanery for ecclesiastical purposes. The Deaneries are used to arrange the typescript Church Notes of B. F. Cresswell, which are…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9816, -3.5538
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Oakford
- Postcode
- EX16 9DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Population
- 340
Sources
- wikidata: Q927613 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Oakford, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oakford, Rookery Hill - geograph.org.uk - 186484.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Oakford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
The Red Lion Public House
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Iron Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Oakford Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Oakford Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping
Campsites · 1.7 km
Stuckeridge Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Stoodleigh
Villages · 2.8 km
Chain Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Combe Head
Manor houses · 3.0 km
Hele Manor
Manor houses · 3.2 km
Westhill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Oakford is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 340. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 340
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Oakford
53 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Oakford →
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📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel Of St John The Baptist
Chapel Of St John The Baptist — chapel in Tiverton, Mid Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Nicholas, Brushford
Church of St Nicholas, Brushford — church in West Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Knightshayes Court
Knightshayes Court — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre
Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Castle Close
Castle Close — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Old platform - Bolham Stop
Old platform - Bolham Stop — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Pixton Park
Pixton Park — a manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
St George's Church, Morebath
St George's Church, Morebath — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Combe Head
Combe Head — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Hele Manor
Hele Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Morebath Manor
Morebath Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Lurley Manor
Lurley Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Exe Bridge At Ngr Ss 9299 2445
Exe Bridge At Ngr Ss 9299 2445 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
New Bridge At Ngr Ss 9249 2623
New Bridge At Ngr Ss 9249 2623 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Weir Bridge At Ngr Ss 9352 2678
Weir Bridge At Ngr Ss 9352 2678 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Hele Bridge At Ngr 9331 2782
Hele Bridge At Ngr 9331 2782 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Iron Mill Bridge
Iron Mill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over The River Barthem
Bridge Over The River Barthem — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Oakford Bridge
Oakford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Chain Bridge
Chain Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Stuckeridge Bridge
Stuckeridge Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Oakford Mill Bridge
Oakford Mill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Washfield War Memorial Seat
Washfield War Memorial Seat — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bampton War Memorial Cross
Bampton War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Oakford War Memorial
Oakford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Red Lion Public House
The Red Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Iron Mill Bridge
Iron Mill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Oakford Mill Bridge
Oakford Mill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Oakford Bridge
Oakford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping — a campsite in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Oakford
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Exebridge Lakeside Club Campsite
Exebridge Lakeside Club Campsite — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Quarryman's Rest
The Quarryman's Rest — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Zeacombe House Car.Park
Zeacombe House Car.Park — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Exmoor House Caravan Site
Exmoor House Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Red Lion Public House
The Red Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
The Bridge House Hotel
The Bridge House Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Queens Head (Number 20)
The Queens Head (Number 20) in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Barley Mow Public House
Barley Mow Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The White Ball Public House
The White Ball Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The London Inn
The London Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oakford?
- Oakford is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 9DW), in the parish of Oakford.
- What is Oakford?
- Oakford — village and civil parish in Mid Devon, Devon, England.
- How do I get to Oakford?
- Drivers can use postcode EX16 9DW.
- Is Oakford free to visit?
- Yes, Oakford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oakford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 9DW. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.