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 Info

clerk@alwingtonparish.gov.uk

Alwington Parish Council,

Withy Barn, Fairy Cross,

Bideford,

EX39 5DA

Forthcoming Meetings

Annual Parish Meeting – 12 May 2026

Committee: Annual Parish

Council Meeting – 12 May 2026

Committee: Full Council

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News

30 March 2026 - Community

Horticultural Show Schedule now available

The Annual Horticultural Show will be held in the village Hall on August 15th.
30 March 2026 - Community

ARA Working Party Update

With the longer days and better weather the ARA Working party are back out and about and have cleared the footpath in Fairy Cross. This work is very much appreciated. In April they are going to help tidy up around the Village Hall and May puts their focus on Woodtown.
30 March 2026 - Community

Pancake evening raises £135

Pancake Evening February 17th Thank you to everyone who came along to the pancake evening in the Old School Room. Many pancakes were consumed and an enjoyable evening had by all. £135 was raised from donations.
30 March 2026 - Community

Hearty breakfast raises nearly £700

Hearty Breakfast Thank you to everyone who supported the Hearty Breakfast on March 14th. Nearly £700 was raised to help maintain the Village Hall.

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Events

23 April 2026 - 10:30 to 12:00

Coffee Morning

Monthly Coffee Mornings are held from 10.30 – 12 noon in the Village Hall. Come along for a chat, to listen to Fred play accompanied by a hot drink and biscuits.
25 April 2026 - 12:30 to 14:00

Community Lunch

This popular event is returning for another year.
25 April 2026 - 14:00 to 21:30

Bird Tunes Concert

"Nature and music in perfect harmony" - Tradfolk.co
30 April 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.

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Quick Links

Past Council Meetings
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Finance
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Parish Council Documents
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Services
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Contact us
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