Welcome to Fremington

Fremington is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Taw and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Fremington is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy its natural beauty and explore its many attractions.

One of the main attractions in Fremington is the Fremington Quay. This historic quay was once a busy port, used for the export of local goods such as wool, timber, and coal. Today, it has been restored and transformed into a popular tourist destination, with a museum, café, and gift shop. Visitors can take a stroll along the quay, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the café, or learn about the history of the area in the museum.

Another popular attraction in Fremington is the Tarka Trail. This 180-mile long trail follows the route taken by the fictional character Tarka the Otter in the book of the same name by Henry Williamson. The trail passes through some of the most beautiful countryside in Devon, including the stunning North Devon coast. Visitors can walk, cycle, or horse ride along the trail, taking in the breathtaking scenery and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the area.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.3°C

Wind: 22.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Roundswell Community Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Fairbrother	Roundswell School, Claypits Road Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3WJ 1271445111 School Website
Fremington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Fairbrother	Beechfield Road Fremington Barnstaple Devon EX31 3DD 1271373979 School Website
The Shoreline Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Russell Clarke	Fishleigh Road Roundswell Devon EX31 3UD 1271386333 School Website
On Track Education Barnstaple Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Maria Roberts	Narita House Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD 1271372269 School Website
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Warner	Woodville Estate Barnstaple Devon EX31 2HH 1271342455 School Website
Petroc Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Sean Mackney	Old Sticklepath Hill Barnstaple Devon EX31 2BQ 1271345291 School Website
Pilton Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Graham Hill	Chaddiford Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RB 01271374381 School Website
Pilton Bluecoat Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271345952 School Website
Pathfield School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Stuart Allman	Abbey Road Pilton Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271342423 School Website
Pilton Infants School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs John Mortimer	Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271342579 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 2.04 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 5.51 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 7.62 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 10.35 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 12.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Executive Shuttle Services 01271 323360 18 Shieling Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2LY 0.37 Miles
Fremington And District Taxis 01271 323037 17 Chilpark, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3BY 1.16 Miles
Celebration Cars 01271 377008 20 Lynhurst Av, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2ER 1.21 Miles
J B Cabs 01271 268144 8C The Anex, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2DN 1.42 Miles
Alpha Taxis 07787 242417 75 Windsor Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4AG 2.08 Miles
A A A Taxis 01271 322955 119 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1PG 2.16 Miles
B-Line Taxis Ltd 01271 322117 3 Moxhams Court, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HR 2.22 Miles
A1 Taxi Service 01271 322922 96 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1SX 2.24 Miles
Diamond Cars 01271 268101 34C Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BZ 2.32 Miles
Taxi-Anne 07824 806304 3 Vicarage Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BW 2.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Taw View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bickington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beards Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fremington Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westermoor Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellerslie Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beechfield Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brynsworthy Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roundswell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodville Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maple Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilpark Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hele Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
White House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655	11-13 Beards Road Fremington Barnstaple EX31 2PG
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY

Local Stores

BSTF Fremington
2 Higher Road
Fremington
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3BG
01271 326666
Store Website
0.74 miles

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SPAR Bickington
1 Babbages
Bickington
Barnstaple
EX31 2LL
01271 326080
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 0.91 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 879516 info@torchfarmvets.com Website 0.91 miles
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Animals Treated
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service
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24 Hour Emergency Service

Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 1.05 miles
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Animals Treated
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Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 1.42 miles
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Animals Treated
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Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 2.04 miles
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Animals Treated
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 2.23 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 4.65 miles

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Torrington Common
Lovely Walk, Lots Of Different Routes. Some Involve Steep Hill / Banks And Steps. Lots Of Accessible Water Sources Along The River, Good For Doggos Who Like Water. Very Pretty. 44 Clifton St Bideford Lancashire EX39 4EU 5.66 miles

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Saunton Sands
Miles And Miles Of Clean Sand And Clean Sea Water. Dogs Have Freedom To Run To Their Hearts Content S W Coast Path Braunton EX33 1LQ 5.85 miles Beach

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Baggy Point
A Circular Walk Along Both Sides Of Baggy Point And Over The Top Of The Headland, With Breathtaking Coastal, Sea And Farmland Views. The Walk Looks Out Onto Woolacombe Beach On The One Side, And Down To Croyde Beach On The Other. EX33 1PA 7.36 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 14.79 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 17.07 miles There Is A Little Bit Of Parking At The Entrance On Bude Hill. Normally Fairly Dry And Sheltered. Round Robin Walk Normally Takes Between 30-45 Minutes At Reasonable Pace.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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