Villages · South West England
Shirwell
In or near Kentisbury.
Shirwell — a village in england south west.
Roger A Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 6.3 km
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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shirwell is a village located in South-West England. It features typical rural architecture and a quiet, pastoral setting. The village is part of the North Devon district and offers a glimpse into traditional English village life. Visitors can expect a serene environment, with local amenities likely catering to the needs of residents and occasional tourists.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1181, -4.0065
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Shirwell
- Postcode
- EX31 4FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 6.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637931 (CC BY 4.0)
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Youlston Park
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Parkhill Farm
Campsites · 1.5 km
Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Cunnilear Camp
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Chelfham Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
South Town Farm Campsite
Campsites · 2.2 km
Loxhore
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Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)
Castles · 2.4 km
Castle Roborough
Literary houses · 2.4 km
Pudnor Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Rigg Side
Historic houses · 3.1 km
Goodleigh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
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Youlston Park
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📷 5📷 3Vineyards · South West England
Hillfort, Cunnilear or Coneybeare Wood
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📷 3Vineyards · South West England
Cunnilear Camp
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📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Chelfham Viaduct
Chelfham Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Town Farm Campsite
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Where to eat & stay near Shirwell
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Town Farm Campsite
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📷 4Caravan parks · South West England
Wigmore Farm
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Royal and Fortescue Hotel
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Imperial Hotel
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Barum Gate
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Exchange Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Marshals Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shirwell?
- Shirwell is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4FB), in the parish of Shirwell.
- What is Shirwell?
- Shirwell — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Shirwell?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4FB.
- Is Shirwell a protected site?
- Yes — Shirwell is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shirwell?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4FB.