Welcome to Buckland Brewer

Buckland Brewer is a small village located in the Torridge district of Devon, England. The village is situated on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its beautiful thatched cottages, historic church, and friendly community. Buckland Brewer is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

The village has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book and was known for its thriving wool trade. The village was also home to a number of mills that produced flour, paper, and textiles. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Buckland Brewer is surrounded by beautiful countryside that is perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also close to a number of popular tourist attractions, including the stunning coastline of North Devon, the historic town of Bideford, and the picturesque village of Clovelly. Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday or an action-packed adventure, Buckland Brewer is the perfect destination.

Local Schools

School	Details
Buckland Brewer Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Cole	Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX39 5LX 01237451315 School Website
Parkham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Cole	Parkham Bideford Devon EX39 5PL 01237451334 School Website
Monkleigh Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Reeves	Monkleigh Bideford Devon EX39 5JY 01805623269 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
Atlantic Academy Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Lynsey Slater	Bucks Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5DW 1237431969 School Website
West Croft School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Charlene Marston	Coronation Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DE 01237473548 School Website
Bideford College Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Claire Ankers	Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AR 01237477611 School Website
Langtree Community School And Nursery Unit Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Melanie Smallwood	Langtree Torrington Devon EX38 8NF 01805601354 School Website
Kingsley School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Robert Pavis	Northdown Road Bideford Devon EX39 3LY 01237426200 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 10.56 Miles

Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 11.24 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 12.00 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 12.75 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 15.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Brians Taxis 01237 470533 7 Brennacott Rd, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3EZ 3.30 Miles
Torridge Taxi 01237 422632 117 Devonshire Pk, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JF 3.79 Miles
Planit X Carz 01237 700441 18 Harlseywood, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3FB 3.80 Miles
Grab A Cab 07825 040385 2 Greenfield Cl, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3RY 3.96 Miles
Alpha Cars 01237 475949 11 Clifton St, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4ET 4.05 Miles
Checkered Cabs 07790 926770 14 Goaman Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4HB 4.15 Miles
Barry's Taxis 01237 472724 1 Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LP 4.18 Miles
Quay Cars 01237 474747 2 Queen Street, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2JG 4.22 Miles
Scott's Taxis 01237 421487 21 Heathfield Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BU 4.30 Miles
Mr And Mrs Taxis 01237 424294 19 Karen Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4PQ 4.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Buckland Brewer Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thorne Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hoopers Water Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodtown Fairy Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Dundridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alwington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Catsborough Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tythecott Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littleham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twitchen Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saltrens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portledge Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monkleigh Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lilyford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Torrington Health Centre 01805 622247	Torrington Health Centre New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EL
Castle Gardens Surgery 07805 623222	Castle Gardens Surgery Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU
Northam Surgery 01237 474994	Northam Surgery Bay View Road, Northam Bideford Devon EX39 1AZ

Local Stores

Bideford
62-63 Mill Street
Town Centre
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2JT
01237 472079
shop.9639@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.19 miles

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SPAR Bideford
SPAR Blights Motors
Handy Cross
Clovelly Road
Bideford
EX39 3ET
01237 427118
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Torbridge Veterinary Group
Caddsdown Industrial Park Clovelly Road Bideford Devon EX39 3DX 01237 472075 torbridge@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 3.00 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 4.39 miles
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Medivet Northam (Witten Park Vets)
Heywood Road Northam Devon EX39 3QA 01237 473278 northam@medivet.co.uk Website 4.79 miles
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Torbridge Veterinary Centre
New Road Torrington Devon EX38 8EJ 01805 622100 torrington@torbridgegroup.co.uk Website 5.00 miles

Animals Treated
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Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice
7 Devon Units Hatchmoor Industrial Estate Torrington Devon EX38 7HP 01805 624431 vets@hatchmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.62 miles
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Animals Treated
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Penbode Vets Ltd
Ashleigh House The Square Bradworthy Devon EX22 7SZ 01409 241241 Bradworthy.pets@penbodevets.co.uk Website 7.29 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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Emergencies & out of hours service available

Local Dog Walks

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 4.10 miles

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 6.76 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 10.44 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 11.79 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 15.87 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 16.31 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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