Welcome to Bridestowe

Bridestowe is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic church, St. Bridget's, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike, and is a great place to learn about the history of the area.

In addition to its historic church, Bridestowe is also home to a number of other attractions. The village has a small but thriving community, with a number of local shops and businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a range of food and drink options. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits in the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Bridestowe is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a taste of rural life in Devon. Whether you're interested in history, outdoor activities, or simply relaxing in a beautiful setting, there is something for everyone in this delightful village. So why not plan a visit and discover all that Bridestowe has to offer?

Local Schools

School	Details
Bridestowe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Hill	Bridestowe Okehampton Devon EX20 4EL 1837861361 School Website
Lydford Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Hill	School Road Lydford Okehampton Devon EX20 4AU 1822820264 School Website
Boasley Cross Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Cook	Bratton Clovelly Okehampton Devon EX20 4JH 1837871362 School Website
Lew Trenchard Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Hussey	Lewdown Okehampton Devon EX20 4DP 1566783273 School Website
Mary Tavy And Brentor Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Davies	Mary Tavy Tavistock Devon PL19 9PR 01822810384 School Website
Northlew And Ashbury Parochial Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Cook	Northlew Okehampton Devon EX20 3PB 1409221420 School Website
Okehampton Primary School And Foundation Unit Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Co Headteacher Sally Huxen	Glendale Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1JB 183752866 School Website
Okehampton College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Principal Andrew Sweeney	Mill Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1PW 1837650910 School Website
The Promise School Free Schools Special Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Paton	Mill Road Okehampton EX20 1PW 1837510337 School Website
St James Church Of England Primary And Nursery School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzie Stevens	Fort Road Off Crediton Road Okehampton Devon EX20 1GJ 183752341 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Okehampton Station Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1EJ 6.42 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 12.11 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 13.28 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 14.14 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 16.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 5.91 Miles
Nigels Taxi Cab 01837 52010 70 Moyses Meadow, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JY 6.13 Miles
Oak's Taxis 01837 55025 2 Domehayes Ter, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JN 6.34 Miles
T C Taxi 07814 241656 High View, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0HR 6.37 Miles
Okehampton Taxis 01837 53555 Market St, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1HN 6.38 Miles
Diamond Taxis 01837 53054 24 North Street, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1AR 6.52 Miles
Ed's Taxis 07802 372964 7 Macey Ferrace North Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1BJ 6.68 Miles
Eds Taxis 01837 318407 10 Row Tor Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1TE 7.04 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 8.99 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 8.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Bridestowe Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trescote Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Nicholls Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dartmoor Inn Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lobhill Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sourton Down Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lew Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	East Street Okehampton EX20 1AY
Minor Injury Unit-Okehampton 01837 52233	Okehampton M Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY
Okehampton Medical Centre 01837 52233	Okehampton Medical Centre East Street Okehampton Devon EX20 1AY
Lifton Surgery	North Road Lifton Devon PL16 0EH

Local Stores

Okehampton
Market Street
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 1HN
01837 53996
Store Website
6.45 miles

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SPAR Okehampton
SPAR
Exeter Road
Okehampton
EX20 1QQ
01837 658812
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Okeford Veterinary Centre - Okehampton
The Veterinary Clinic School Way Okehampton Devon EX20 1EU 01837 52148 rosie@okefordvets.co.uk Website 6.51 miles
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North Park Veterinary Group
Unit 1 Cranmere Road Exeter Indistrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 658777 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 7.33 miles
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Equus Vets
Cranmere Road Exeter Road Industrial Estate Okehampton Devon EX20 1UE 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 7.33 miles

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North Park Veterinary Group Limited
The Bridge Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 9.77 miles

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Equus Vets
Bridge Street Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JA 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 9.77 miles

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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 9.86 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 14.83 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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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 14.85 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Cadover Bridge And The Dewerstone
This Is A Nice Rewarding Walk. However It Does Have Steep Hills And Does Take Around 2 To 3 Hours To Complete. However You Could Adapt The Walk To Make It Smaller. Cadover Bridge Plymouth Lancashire PL7 5EH 15.49 miles

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Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 16.29 miles

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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 17.96 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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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 18.01 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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