Welcome to Northam

Northam is a small village located in the district of Torridge in Devon, England. The village is situated on the estuary of the River Torridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Northam has a rich history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks in the village that reflect this. One of the most notable landmarks is the Church of St. Margaret, which dates back to the 13th century and is a Grade I listed building.

Northam is a popular tourist destination, and there are many attractions in the village and surrounding area. One of the most popular attractions is the Northam Burrows Country Park, which is a large nature reserve that covers over 250 hectares of land. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including rare birds, and is a great place for walking, cycling, and picnicking. Other popular attractions in the area include the Royal North Devon Golf Club, which is one of the oldest golf clubs in England, and the Appledore Shipyard, which is a historic shipbuilding site that dates back to the 19th century.

Northam is also a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is located close to the coast, and there are many opportunities for water sports such as surfing, kayaking, and sailing. The nearby Tarka Trail is a popular cycling and walking route that runs for over 180 miles through the beautiful Devon countryside. Northam is also home to a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy traditional Devonshire cuisine and locally brewed ale.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 4.1°C

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Local Schools

School Details
St Margarets Church Of England Aided Junior School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sam Malyn
Seaview Road
Morwenna Park
Northam
Bideford
Devon
EX39 1EL
01237473569
School Website
St Georges Church Of England Va Infant And Nursery School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Philip Lewis
Jackets Lane
Northam
Bideford
Devon
EX39 1HT
01237477262
School Website
Appledore School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jeremy Cooper
Richmond Road
Appledore
Bideford
Devon
EX39 1PF
01237474365
School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Naomi Tottle
Chanters Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2QN
01237477288
School Website
Kingsley School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-18
Head Teacher
Mr Robert Pavis
Northdown Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3LY
01237426200
School Website
Bideford College
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Claire Ankers
Abbotsham Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3AR
01237477611
School Website
West Croft School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Charlene Marston
Coronation Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3DE
01237473548
School Website
East The Water Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Adam Buckeridge
Mines Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 4BZ
01237475178
School Website
St Helen's Church Of England School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Northcott
Abbotsham
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5AP
1237475276
School Website
Instow Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lucy Mardling
Rectory Lane
Instow
Bideford
Devon
EX39 4LU
01271860545
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple
Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU
7.00 Miles
Chapelton (Devon)
Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ
8.46 Miles
Umberleigh
Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB
10.50 Miles
Portsmouth Arms
Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB
12.44 Miles
Kings Nympton
South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU
15.19 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Quicky Cars
01237 459595
1 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ
0.31 Miles
Tarker Private Hire
01237 479023
4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ
0.31 Miles
Tarka Taxis
01237 479023
4 Bay View Court, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1TJ
0.31 Miles
Atlantic Coast Chauffeur
01237 472836
Atlantic Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1JG
0.58 Miles
Avva Taxi
01237 479061
Atlantic Way, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HX
1.01 Miles
Kirkham Cars
01237 422889
Glentorr Place/Glenfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2LU
1.02 Miles
Asap Taxis
01237 583020
29 Fordlands Crescent, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3NN
1.03 Miles
Barry's Taxis
01237 472724
1 Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LP
1.39 Miles
Grab A Cab
07825 040385
2 Greenfield Cl, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3RY
1.50 Miles
Quay Cars
01237 474747
2 Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG
1.54 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Northam Post Office
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Morwenna Park
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Griggs Close
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Council Offices
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Lakeham
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Fairlea Crescent
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Clevelands
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J H Taylor Drive
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Skern Way
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Golf Links Road
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Diddywell
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Goodwood Park Road
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Bayview Road
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Atlantic Way
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Cleave Houses
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Northam Surgery
01237 474994
Northam Surgery
Bay View Road, Northam
Bideford
Devon
EX39 1AZ
Bideford Medical Centre
01237 476363
Bideford Medical Centre
Abbotsham Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3AF
Wooda Surgery
01237 471071
The Wooda Surgery
Clarence Wharf
Barnstaple Street
Bideford, Devon
EX39 4AU
Fremington Medical Centre
01271 376655
11-13 Beards Road
Fremington
Barnstaple
EX31 2PG
Chivenor Medical Centre
Chivenor Medical Centre
Chivenor
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4AZ
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Local Stores

Bideford
62-63 Mill Street
Town Centre
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2JT
01237 472079
shop.9639@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.57 miles
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SPAR Golf Links Road
2 Golf Links Road
Westward Ho
EX39 1LH
01237 424726
Store Website
1.0 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road
Northam
Devon
EX39 3QA
01237 473278
northam@medivet.co.uk
Website
0.68 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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Medivet East-The-Water (Witten Park Vets)
Unit 2B
Alverdiscott Road Industrial Estate
Bideford
Devon
EX39 4LQ
01237 422657
East.the.Water@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.32 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park
Clovelly Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3DX
01237 472075
torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk
Website
2.47 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road
Braunton
Devon
EX33 2JL
01271 812405
braunton@argyllvets.com
Website
5.14 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital
Charter Court
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3FG
01271 371115
info@chartervets.com
Website
5.53 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Torch Farm And Equine - Roundswell
Charter Court
Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 3FG
01271 879516
info@torchfarmvets.com
Website
5.53 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Camelids

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Local Dog Walks

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

Location
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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
1.95 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
5.21 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
6.75 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
16.53 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
17.99 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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