Welcome to Burston

Burston is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the East Devon district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Burston is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main attractions in Burston is the Burston Garden Centre, which is located on the outskirts of the village. The garden centre is a popular destination for garden enthusiasts and offers a wide range of plants, flowers, and gardening supplies. It also has a café and a gift shop, making it a great place to spend a few hours browsing and relaxing. The garden centre is open all year round and hosts a number of events and workshops throughout the year.

Burston is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which are popular with both locals and visitors. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which offers stunning views and a variety of wildlife. The trails are well signposted and offer a range of difficulty levels, making them suitable for all ages and abilities. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, Burston has something to offer.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dulverton Middle And Community School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Keith Mansell	Barns Close West Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EE 01398323223 School Website
All Saints C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Keith Mansell	Fishers Mead Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EN 01398323231 School Website
Bampton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucilla Newman	School Close Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NW 1398331121 School Website
East Anstey Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Gurney	East Anstey Tiverton Devon EX16 9JP 01398341369 School Website
Bolham Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Sarah Milne	Bolham Tiverton Devon EX16 7RA 1884253576 School Website
Rackenford Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Crook	Rackenford Tiverton Devon EX16 8DU 01884881354 School Website
Tiverton High School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Sammy Crook	Bolham Road Tiverton Devon EX16 6SQ 01884256655 School Website
Two Moors Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Buckley	Cowleymoor Road Tiverton Devon EX16 6HH 01884253006 School Website
Uplowman Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Badcott	Uplowman Tiverton Devon EX16 7DR 01884820552 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Meech	Melbourne Street Tiverton Devon EX16 5LB 01884253630 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 9.34 Miles

Newton St Cyres Sweetham Road, Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AP 16.75 Miles

Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 17.17 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 17.29 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 17.34 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Winsford Hire 01643 851232 Fairfield, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7JE 6.25 Miles
A And T Taxis 07971 275322 20 Magnolia Ct, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6UQ 7.21 Miles
Tiverton Travelink 01884 257242 1/Brickhouse Cottages/Brickhouse Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BQ 7.29 Miles
Jims Taxis 01884 250044 76 Queensway, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6JQ 7.79 Miles
Lizcabs 07899 903314 12, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6DP 7.83 Miles
Castle Executive Travel 07976 144554 84 Brewin Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DP 8.17 Miles
Kiddy Cars 01884 243104 41 Carpenter Clo, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DU 8.30 Miles
Devonshire Executive Cars 01884 253080 A/1 St. Aubyns Pk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4JG 8.42 Miles
A2b Taxis 01884 251252 9 Cromwell Pk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4QL 8.61 Miles
Parkway Taxis 01884 38899 Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7EH 9.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Exe Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Brook Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dulverton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Briton Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Exmoor Medical Centre 01398 323333	Oldberry House Fishers Mead Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EN
Bampton Surgery	Barnhay Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NB
Castle Place Practice 01884 252333	Castle Place Practice Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon EX16 6NP
Amicus Health 01884 252337	Clare House Surgery Newport Street Tiverton Devon EX16 6NJ
Tiverton - Covid Local Vaccination Service	17 Market Walk Tiverton EX16 6BL

Local Stores

Dulverton
Doone House
Fore Street
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9EX
01398 323241
Store Website
2.29 miles

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SPAR Newton Square
4-6
Newton Square
Bampton
Tiverton
EX16 9NE
01398 331200
Store Website
2.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Unit 2, Trading Estate Station Road Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NG 01392 872 932 2.24 miles
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Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton Veterinary Centre Duckpaddle Dulverton Somerset TA22 9HJ 01398 323285 2.31 miles

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Park Hill Veterinary Clinic
Unit 3 Harris Court Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon EX16 6RZ 01884 255336 parkhillveterinaryclinic@outlook.com Website 7.63 miles

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Dilliway Bosley Equine Veterinary Practice
Lower Besley Farm Holcombe Regis Wellington Somerset TA21 0QA 01823 673215 Website 7.95 miles

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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 8.83 miles
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Mount Vets Wiveliscombe Surgery
6 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624 422 wiveliscombe@mountvets.com Website 8.83 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking). 9 Week Ln Dulverton Lancashire TA22 9JL 4.99 miles

Location what3words published.movement.bolt

Dunkery Beacons
Beautiful Place To Walk. Takes You To The Highest Point In Exmoor National Park. Lots Of Moorland, Woodlands, Rivers And Patched Walks In Many Different Directions. The Views At The Top Are Stunning. There Is Livestock And Wildlife Around So It Is Best To Keep Your Dog On A Lead If They Will Chase Them. Unnamed Road Minehead Lancashire TA24 7AT 10.52 miles

Location what3words winemaker.hillside.receive

Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.54 miles

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Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 11.93 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 12.51 miles

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Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line. Dunster Beach Shop Dunster Beach Chalets Dunster Minehead TA24 6TH 12.73 miles Ta24 6Th

Location what3words calm.spouse.ruling

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