Welcome to Chelston

Chelston is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the seaside town of Torquay and is known for its beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

One of the main attractions in Chelston is the Chelston Manor, a historic building that dates back to the 16th century. The manor is now a popular hotel and restaurant, offering visitors a taste of traditional English hospitality. Another popular attraction in the village is the Chelston Park, a large public park that features a variety of recreational facilities such as tennis courts, a playground, and a skate park.

Chelston is also home to a number of small shops and businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a few local pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities. Overall, Chelston is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into the traditional English way of life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cockington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Swainson	Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6AP 1803214100
Preston Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Scott Ord	Old Paignton Road Livermead Torquay Devon TQ2 6UY 01803607075 School Website
Queensway Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amelia Harding	Queensway Chelston Torquay Devon TQ2 6DB 01803613095 School Website
Sherwell Valley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Cristy Nelson	Hawkins Avenue Torquay Devon TQ2 6ES 01803613296 School Website
Torquay Boys Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Pete Lawrence	Shiphay Manor Drive Torquay Devon TQ2 7EL 01803615501 School Website
Torre Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Kendell	Barton Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4DN 01803324007 School Website
Torquay Girls Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Forster	30 Shiphay Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7DY 01803613215 School Website
Tlg Torbay Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Sharon Chapman	Upton Vale Baptist Church St. Marychurch Road Castle Circus Torquay Devon TQ1 3HY 7706334965 School Website
Eat That Frog C.I.C Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Ian Powell	91 Union Street Torquay Devon TQ1 3DG 1803551551 School Website
Upton St James C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Iseult Mardon	St James Road Upton Torquay Devon TQ1 4AZ 01803328286 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 0.39 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 0.66 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 2.18 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 4.85 Miles

Teignmouth Station Approach, Off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG 6.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cab Serve 01803 607611 Rear Of 60 Walnut Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6HU 0.17 Miles
B Cabs Torquay 01803 690100 68 Leys Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ED 0.25 Miles
Elite Taxis 01803 209209 38 Thorne Park Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RU 0.34 Miles
Torbay Taxis Ltd 01803 211611 55 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HZ 0.54 Miles
A M H Cars 01803 293888 105 Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5LH 0.56 Miles
Exec-Travel 01803 690346 2 Westerlands, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6QT 0.57 Miles
Quick Cabs 01803 500600 2-4 South Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5AB 0.61 Miles
Mcabs 01803 211888 Treetops, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DE 0.70 Miles
Asap Taxis 01803 614614 46 Hawkins Av, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ER 0.72 Miles
Carisma Cars 01803 313336 Manderville/Thurlow Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3EE 0.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
St Mathews Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burridge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herbert Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruckamore Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherwell Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rawlyn Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelston Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Lower Chelston Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leys Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Reeves Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockington Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherwell Valley Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kings Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Avenue Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chelston Hall Surgery 01803 605359	Chelston Hall Surgery Chelston Hall,Old Mill Rd Torquay Devon TQ2 6HW
English Riviera Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Chestnut Avenue Torquay TQ2 5LZ
English Riviera Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Chestnut Avenue Torquay TQ2 5LZ
Croft Hall Medical Practice 01803 298441	Croft Hall Medical Centre 19 Croft Road Torquay Devon TQ2 5UA
Abbey Road Surgery	56 Abbey Road Torquay Devon TQ2 5NH

Local Stores

Chelston - Torquay
Walnut Road
Chelston
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6HP
01803 607439
Store Website
0.23 miles

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SPAR Old Mill Road
15 - 17 Old Mill Road
Torquay
TQ2 6AU
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Greenbay Vets Ltd
34 Walnut Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6HS 01803 606059 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 0.24 miles
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Seymour Vets - Preston
115 Preston Down Road Preston Paignton Devon TQ3 1DS info@seymourvets.co.uk Website 1.06 miles
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
86 Cadewell Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7HP 01803 614619 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 1.19 miles

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Quarry House Vets
148 Teignmouth Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4RY 01803 324341 quarryvets@gmail.com Website 1.41 miles
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Torquay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridge Retail Park Torquay Devon TQ2 7AP torquay@vets4pets.com 1.42 miles


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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
31 Manor Road Paignton Devon TQ3 2HZ 01803 550491 nurses-paignton@dartvale.co.uk Website 1.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.39 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).

Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 0.52 miles Torquay

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 5.14 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 5.22 miles

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Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 5.34 miles

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Lower Dart Valley
This Is A 6.5 Mile Circular Walk Of The Lower Part Of The River Dart Estuary Starting At Dittisham. We Combined Our Walk With A Visit To The National Trust Owned Greenway House, The Summer Home Of Agatha Christie. If Parking Here, Follow The Route Anti-Clockwise, As It Is Important To Cross Using The Dittisham Ferry First As This Is The One That Stops Running First. Malvern Cottage Higher St Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0HT 6.06 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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