Welcome to Compton

Compton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque thatched cottages and historic church. Compton is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the stunning scenery and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

The village of Compton has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The church of St Mary the Virgin is one of the oldest buildings in the village and is a Grade I listed building. It was built in the 12th century and has undergone several renovations over the years. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive bell tower. Compton also has a number of other historic buildings including the Old School House and the Manor House.

Compton is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and there are plenty of walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Dartmoor National Park is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including wild ponies, deer, and birds of prey. Compton is also close to the coast, with the seaside town of Teignmouth just a short drive away.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.6°C

Feels Like: 2.7°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Marldon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Harding	Marldon Cross Hill Marldon Paignton Devon TQ3 1PD 01803557797 School Website
Shiphay Learning Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Lee	Exe Hill Shiphay Torquay Devon TQ2 7NF 01803613556 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
Torquay Girls Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Forster	30 Shiphay Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7DY 01803613215 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
Ipplepen Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Marcus West	Biltor Road Ipplepen Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5QL 01803812226 School Website
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
Kings Ash Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Humphrey	Pimm Road Paignton Devon TQ3 3XA 01803555657 School Website
Kingskerswell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Miller	Coffinswell Lane Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5HN 01803873398 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 2.27 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 2.56 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 3.03 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 3.77 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 4.77 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Orchard Cars 01803 666732 Orchard Cottage/Five Lanes Rd, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1NQ 1.23 Miles
Orcard Cars 01803 666732 Five Lanes Rd, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1NQ 1.23 Miles
D And L Taxis 01803 556606 30 Moor View, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PL 1.29 Miles
Asap Taxis 01803 614614 46 Hawkins Av, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ER 1.75 Miles
Torbay Trailer Hire 07917 773711 90 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7BZ 1.78 Miles
Elite Taxis 01803 209209 38 Thorne Park Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RU 1.83 Miles
B Cabs Torquay 01803 690100 68 Leys Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ED 1.98 Miles
Able Taxis 01803 555200 10 Kerria Cl, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3SF 1.99 Miles
Happy Cabby Taxis 01803 559292 2 Barcombe Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PY 2.22 Miles
Cab Serve 01803 607611 Rear Of 60 Walnut Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6HU 2.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Compton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marldon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nether Meadow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Whilborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marldon Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nut Bush Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falmouth Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torridge Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Huxnor Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bickleigh Mill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dainton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Combe Fishacre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Templar Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edginswell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brunel Medical Practice (Shiphay) 01803 312233	13 Collaton Road Shiphay Torquay Devon TQ2 7HH
Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice 01803 874455	The Health Centre School Road,Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5DJ
South Devon Bcsc 01803 614567	Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA
St. Andrews Medical Centre 01803 812621	Silver Street Ipplepen Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5QA
Chelston Hall Surgery 01803 605359	Chelston Hall Surgery Chelston Hall,Old Mill Rd Torquay Devon TQ2 6HW

Local Stores

Shiphay
90 Cadewell Lane
Shiphay
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7HP
01803 613401
Store Website
1.68 miles

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SPAR Mardlon Cross Hill
5 Marldon Cross Hill
Marldon
Torquay
TQ3 1NE
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
86 Cadewell Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7HP 01803 614619 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 1.73 miles

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Seymour Vets - Preston
115 Preston Down Road Preston Paignton Devon TQ3 1DS info@seymourvets.co.uk Website 1.95 miles
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Powderham Veterinary Group
Condor Way Torquay TQ2 7TG 01803 614 700 office@powderhamvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.17 miles
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Torquay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridge Retail Park Torquay Devon TQ2 7AP torquay@vets4pets.com 2.27 miles


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Greenbay Vets Ltd
34 Walnut Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6HS 01803 606059 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 2.41 miles
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The House Vet
2 Town Cottages Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5NX 01626 353350 karen@thehousevet.co.uk Website 2.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 1.71 miles Torquay

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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 1.83 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).

Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 3.77 miles

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Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 3.92 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 6.14 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Stover Country Park
A Lovely Walk Around Stover Lake And The Surrounding Woodland With Lots Of Marked Trails To Make Your Walk As Short Or As Long As You Like. Dogs Can Be Let Off The Lead But Must Be Kept Out Of The Lake. It Is Mostly Flat So Suitable For Wheelchairs And Pushchairs. Toilets Are Available Near The Carpark And There Is A Picnic Area Under The Trees. Carriage Dr Heathfield 6.72 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	4.4°C	6.6°C	6.9°C	4.8°C	4.2°C	4.1°C	3.7°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	1°C	0.7°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	3.4°C	5.6°C	4.7°C	2.2°C	2.3°C	1.8°C	0.5°C

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	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.3°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-2.4°C	-2.9°C	-0.6°C	1.7°C	3.6°C	3.9°C	1.8°C	-0.5°C	-1.8°C
Feels Like	-1.9°C	-4.1°C	-6.1°C	-7.6°C	-8°C	-5.4°C	-2.6°C	-0.4°C	0.3°C	-1.6°C	-4.3°C	-6.2°C

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Temp	-2.3°C	-2.9°C	-3.5°C	-4.2°C	-3.7°C	-1.9°C	0.9°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	1.1°C	-0.8°C	-2°C
Feels Like	-6.6°C	-7.5°C	-8.6°C	-9.5°C	-9.4°C	-7.4°C	-3.9°C	-1.7°C	-1.2°C	-2°C	-3.6°C	-5.5°C

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