Towns & cities · South West England
Rackenford
Rackenford — village in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rackenford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 330 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.9517°, -3.6367°.
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Official information
Rackenford is a large parish in North Devon, characterized by its agricultural landscape and a small village community. Visitors can explore local events, community traditions, and scenic walks in the area.
From the Wikipedia article
Rackenford is a village and civil parish in North Devon, England. It is roughly located 7.31 miles North West of Tiverton and 20 miles South East of Barnstaple
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
A pub located in the centre of the village opposite the church. It is rumoured to be one of the oldest pubs in Devon and to contain beams from the Mary Rose. The Stag Inn has been beautifully renovated and reopened in 2018. Since Covid, it is open for a traditional family Sunday Lunch and special events only.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9517, -3.6367
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Rackenford
- Postcode
- EX16 8DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Population
- 330
- Official site
- www.rackenford-devon.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q776294 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rackenford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rackenford, All Saints church - geograph.org.uk - 234495.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rackenford Manor
Manor houses · 1.4 km
Rackenford and Knowstone Moors
Wildlife reserves · 2.9 km
Stoodleigh Beacon
Mountains & hills · 3.3 km
Beaples Standing Stone
Stone circles · 4.4 km
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping
Campsites · 5.2 km
West Middlewick Farm Campsite
Campsites · 5.3 km
Templeton
Villages · 5.4 km
Knowstone
Villages · 5.4 km
Zeacombe House Car.Park
Campsites · 5.9 km
The Angel Inn
Historic pubs · 6.0 km
Witheridge War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 6.0 km
Witheridge
Villages · 6.0 km
Rackenford is a village located in Devon, South West England, with a population of 330. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 330
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- North Devon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Rackenford
18 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Rackenford →
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter
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Church of the Holy Cross
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Cruwys Morchard House
Cruwys Morchard House — manor house in Cruwys Morchard, Mid Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Rackenford and Knowstone Moors
Rackenford and Knowstone Moors — nature reserve in Devon, England.
📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Beaples Standing Stone
Beaples Standing Stone — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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South Yarde Farmhouse
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📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Rackenford Manor
Rackenford Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Witheridge War Memorial
Witheridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forts · South West England
Obelisk And Railings North East Of The Church Of The Holy Cross
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
West Middlewick Farm Campsite
West Middlewick Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
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Stoodleigh Beacon
Stoodleigh Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Rackenford Manor
Rackenford Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Rackenford and Knowstone Moors
Rackenford and Knowstone Moors — nature reserve in Devon, England.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Stoodleigh Beacon
Stoodleigh Beacon — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Beaples Standing Stone
Beaples Standing Stone — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
West Middlewick Farm Campsite
West Middlewick Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Rackenford
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping
Aldridge Mill Wild Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
West Middlewick Farm Campsite
West Middlewick Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Zeacombe House Car.Park
Zeacombe House Car.Park — 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.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Yeo Valley Holiday Park
Yeo Valley Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
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The London Inn
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
The Bridge House Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rackenford?
- Rackenford is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX16 8DT), in the parish of Rackenford.
- What is Rackenford?
- Rackenford — village in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rackenford?
- Drivers can use postcode EX16 8DT.
- Is Rackenford free to visit?
- Yes, Rackenford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rackenford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX16 8DT. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.