Welcome to Abbotskerswell

Abbotskerswell is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated between the towns of Newton Abbot and Totnes, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Abbotskerswell is a peaceful and picturesque village, with a strong sense of community.

One of the most notable features of Abbotskerswell is its beautiful church, St Mary's. The church dates back to the 14th century and is a Grade I listed building. It is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive tower, which can be seen from miles around. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another attraction in Abbotskerswell is the local pub, The Oxenham Arms. This traditional English pub dates back to the 12th century and is known for its warm welcome and delicious food. The pub has a cosy atmosphere, with open fires and low ceilings, and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. The Oxenham Arms also has a large beer garden, which is perfect for enjoying a drink in the sunshine.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Abbotskerswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Martin	Slade Lane Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5NS 01626353605 School Website
Decoy Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Herbert	Deer Park Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1DH 01626353282 School Website
Canada Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Delphine Knott	Abbotsridge Drive East Ogwell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6YS 01626335595 School Website
Kingskerswell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Miller	Coffinswell Lane Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5HN 01803873398 School Website
Wolborough Church Of England Aided Nursery And Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tracy Hoare	Union Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JX 01626202050 School Website
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Dan Turner	Queen Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2AU 1626353980 School Website
Highweek Community Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Redwood	Coronation Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1TX 01626216300 School Website
All Saints Marsh Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Evie Semmens	Osborne Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2DJ 1626365293 School Website
Haytor View Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Katy Galling	Queensway Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 4BD 01626203040 School Website
School For Inspiring Talents Other Independent Special School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Pete Jenkins	College House Ashburton Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1NH 1626244086 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 1.51 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 3.64 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 4.33 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 5.39 Miles

Teignmouth Station Approach, Off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG 5.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ogwell Taxis 01626 332633 Higherdown Gardens/Denbury Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6BZ 0.98 Miles
West Country Executive Cars 01626 333888 Higherdown Gdns/Denbury Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6BZ 0.98 Miles
Airport Connections 01626 336688 Higherdown Gdns/Denbury Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6BZ 0.98 Miles
Redz Taxis And Airport Transfer 01626 337670 15 Totnes Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1LY 1.31 Miles
Redz Travel 01626 355555 15 Totness Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1LY 1.31 Miles
Milber Taxis 01626 333500 2 Lime Tree Walk, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4LF 1.36 Miles
1St Jubilee Taxis 01626 200330 11 Jubilee Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1LB 1.46 Miles
Station Taxis 01626 334488 South Devon House, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 1.49 Miles
Grafton Taxis 01626 360641 20 Grafton Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JF 1.52 Miles
1St Newton Abbot Taxi's 01626 334000 3/Park House/Courtenay Pk Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2GZ 1.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wilton Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoneman's Hill / Slade Lane Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Manor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Priory Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbotskerswell Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoneyhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Two Mile Oak Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bickleigh Mill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reynell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coach Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbotsridge Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Decoy Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canada Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice 01803 874455	The Health Centre School Road,Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5DJ
Albany Surgery 01626 334411	Grace House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1GJ
Albany Surgery - Newton Abbot - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Grace House Scott Close Newton Abbot TQ12 1GJ
Devon Square Surgery 01626 332182	Devon Square Surgery 44 Devon Square Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2HH
Cricketfield Surgery 01626 208020	The Cricketfield Surgery Cricketfield Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2AS

Local Stores

Kingskerswell
Fore Street
Kingskerswell
Kingskerswell
Devon
TQ12 5HT
01803 407423
Store Website
1.44 miles

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SPAR Totnes Road
Totnes Road
Ipplepen
Newton Abbot
TQ12 5TN
01803 813844
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The House Vet
2 Town Cottages Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5NX 01626 353350 karen@thehousevet.co.uk Website 0.12 miles
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South Devon Veterinary Hospital
The Old Cider Works Old Cider Works Lane Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5GH 01626 367972 info@southdevonvets.co.uk Website 0.44 miles
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Powderham Veterinary Group
7 Powderham Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1EU 01626 365119 office@powderhamvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
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Amity Veterinary Care Ltd
Unit 4, Brunel Court Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 4PB 01626 247888 Website 1.69 miles

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Albany Vets
14 Albany Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2AN 01626 368000 tracey@quarryhouse-vets.co.uk Website 1.72 miles
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Tor Equine Ltd
Beech Trees Paddocks Buckland Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 4SA emma.wright@downlandvets.co.uk 2.36 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 1.36 miles

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 1.55 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 3.68 miles Torquay

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Cockington Country Park
Enjoy The Meadow With Your Dog Or Stroll Around Some Of The Many Paths On This Beautiful Estate With Its Woodlands And Water Garden. This Walking Route Is A Little Over 3-Miles And Lets You Explore It All. TQ2 6XA 3.76 miles From Torquay Or Paignton Turn At The Livermead Hotel – Signposted ‘Cockington Country Park’ And Follow The Lane Into The Village, Where There Are Two Car Parks (Cycle Hub & Village).

Stover Country Park
A Lovely Walk Around Stover Lake And The Surrounding Woodland With Lots Of Marked Trails To Make Your Walk As Short Or As Long As You Like. Dogs Can Be Let Off The Lead But Must Be Kept Out Of The Lake. It Is Mostly Flat So Suitable For Wheelchairs And Pushchairs. Toilets Are Available Near The Carpark And There Is A Picnic Area Under The Trees. Carriage Dr Heathfield 4.32 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 6.97 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-14.4°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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