Welcome to Alwington

Alwington is an English civil parish within the district of Torridge and the county of Devon

Occupying a stunning part of the beautiful North Devon Heritage coast, the Parish of Alwington covers an area straddling the A39 road known as the Atlantic Highway. It stretches from the coast towards the River Yeo and includes the hamlets of Fairy Cross, Ford (with its quaintly-named Knotty Corner), Alwington and Woodtown. It also includes the privately-owned Portledge Estate, once home to the Pine-Coffin family.

Contact Information

clerk@alwingtonparish.gov.uk

Alwington Parish Council,

Withy Barn, Fairy Cross,

Bideford,

EX39 5DA

Forthcoming Meetings

Council Meeting – 8 September 2026

Meeting: Full Council

Council Meeting – 10 November 2026

Meeting: Full Council

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News

1 June 2026 - Community

Residents Association undertake community work

With the longer days and better weather the Alwington Residents Association Working party are back out and about.
1 June 2026 - Council Business

Annual Parish Meeting held

The annual Parish meeting was held on May 12th at 7pm in the Old School Room. Reports were received from The Village Hall, The ARA community working party, St Andrew’s church and the ARA.
1 June 2026 - Community

£420 raised by Community Lunch

The Community Lunch on Saturday April 25th raised £420 towards the up keep of the Old School Room.
1 June 2026 - Community

Quiz night raises £350

Following the quiz on May 9th £350 was sent to The Otter Trust.

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Events

30 July 2026 - 10:00 to 11:30

Community Library

The Community Library in the Old Schoolroom has a good selection of fiction for anyone looking for reading material, including many children’s books as well as a good supply of jigsaw puzzles.
15 August 2026 - 00:00 to 00:00

Horticultural Show

The Annual Horticultural Show will be held in the village Hall on August 15th.
23 August 2026 - 17:00 to 20:00

Songs of Praise

Songs of Praise 5pm August 23rd followed by a Community BBQ (from 6pm).
24 October 2026 - 09:00 to 12:00

Hearty Breakfast

The next breakfast will be on October 24th. Tickets will go on sale on August 15th. Tickets remain at £8 with £3 for primary age children.

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Quick Links

Past Council Meetings
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Finance and Annual Accounts
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