Welcome to Chelfham

Chelfham is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the North Devon district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic railway station, which was built in the 19th century and is now a popular tourist attraction. The station is home to a museum that showcases the history of the railway and its impact on the local area.

Chelfham is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Chelfham Mill, which dates back to the 17th century. The mill was once used to grind corn and is now a private residence. The village also has a church, St. Mary's, which was built in the 13th century and is still in use today. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors.

Despite its small size, Chelfham has a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Old Station Inn, which serves traditional pub food and is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a cricket club. Chelfham is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a glimpse into the history and culture of rural Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Chelfham Bere Alston Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Ridley	Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EX 01822840379
Calstock Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Ben Towe	Back Road Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QL 01822832646 School Website
Bere Alston Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr G Bemister	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7AU 1822840410 School Website
Delaware Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lynn Cox	Drakewalls Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9EN 01822832550 School Website
St Dominic Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon-Joe Wilson	St Dominic St Dominick Saltash Cornwall PL12 6SU 1579350581 School Website
Harrowbarrow School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Hunt	School Road Harrowbarrow Callington Cornwall PL17 8BQ 01579350576 School Website
Gunnislake Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Lynn Cox	Chapel Street Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9NA 01822832685 School Website
The Lowen School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-18 Head Teacher Mr Tyler Collins	Lower Dimson Farm Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9NS 1822851761 School Website
Gulworthy Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Melody Sterry	Gulworthy Tavistock Devon PL19 8JA 01822832520 School Website
St Mellion Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon-Joe Wilson	Church Lane St. Mellion Saltash Cornwall PL12 6RG 1579350567 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 0.41 Miles

Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 1.23 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 1.64 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 3.49 Miles

Saltash Albert Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4EB 6.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kit Hill Cars 07920 473747 Cornerways, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BB 2.93 Miles
Vip Cars 0845 230 8014 8 Hill View, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7ND 3.75 Miles
Tamar Cars 01579 389200 60 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AQ 4.33 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 4.47 Miles
A2b Taxis 01822 859166 Unit K2, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7PE 4.75 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 4.84 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 4.87 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 5.15 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 5.15 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 5.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Danescombe Valley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotehele House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotehele Quay No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riverside (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Kelly (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Quay (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
St Andrews Hall (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harewood Road (Calstock) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bohetherick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bere Alston Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oakenhays No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norris Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hunters Oak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross (Albaston) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Post Office House Albaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bere Alston Surgery	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EJ
Gunnislake	The Health Centre The Orchard Gunnislake Cornwall PL18 9JZ
Tamar Valley Health 01579 382666	Tamar Valley Health The Health Ctr, Haye Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7AW
Abbey Surgery 01822 612247	Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU

Local Stores

Petrol Gunnislake - Drakewalls
Pearce's Garage
Drakewalls
Gunnislake
Cornwall
PL18 9EE
01822 834722
Store Website
1.49 miles

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SPAR Callington
SPAR
21 Fore Street
Callington
PL17 7AD
01579 382070
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hallum Equine Vets
South Sillaton Farm St Mellion Saltash Cornwall PL12 6PX 3.65 miles

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Calweton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Centre 79 Tavistock Road Callington Cornwall PL17 7RD 01579 383231 admin@calwetonvets.co.uk Website 4.01 miles
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 4.30 miles
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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 4.45 miles
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Drake Vets Ltd
Hinnies Leg O Mutton Corner Yelverton Devon PL20 6DJ 01822 854 255 info@drakevets.co.uk drakevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 5.59 miles
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Albert Cottage Veterinary Clinic
66 Liskeard Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4HG 01752 843397 general@albertcottagevets.com 5.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 5.01 miles

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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 8.24 miles

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Mount Edgecumbe Country Park
You Can Walk For Miles Here! Though The Estate Parklands And Fields To The Beach And Along The Coastal Path. You Can Either Come Across From Plymouth In Your Car On The Ferry And Drive To The Park Or Catch The Passenger Ferry Which Takes You Straight To The Bottom Of The Park (And More Importantly A Nice Pub!) Bay Cottage Mount Edgcumbe Torpoint Lancashire PL10 1HZ 9.85 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 10.72 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 11.35 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 15.68 miles

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