Welcome to Dainton

Dainton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated near the town of Newton Abbot and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and friendly community. It is a great place to live if you are looking for a quiet and relaxed lifestyle.

One of the main attractions in Dainton is the Dainton Park Golf Club. It is a popular destination for golf enthusiasts and offers a challenging course with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The club also has a restaurant and bar, making it a great place to socialize with friends and family. Another popular attraction in the village is the Dainton Family Brewery. The brewery produces a range of high-quality beers and ciders, which are sold in local pubs and shops.

Dainton is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, convenience store, and hair salon. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities organized by local groups and organizations. These include a monthly farmers' market, a summer fete, and a Christmas fair. Overall, Dainton is a charming village with a lot to offer, making it a great place to visit or call home.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ipplepen Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Marcus West	Biltor Road Ipplepen Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5QL 01803812226 School Website
Abbotskerswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Martin	Slade Lane Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5NS 01626353605 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
Canada Hill Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Delphine Knott	Abbotsridge Drive East Ogwell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6YS 01626335595 School Website
Decoy Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Herbert	Deer Park Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1DH 01626353282 School Website
Denbury Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jamie Stone	West Street Denbury Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 6DP 01803812583 School Website
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
Wolborough Church Of England Aided Nursery And Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Tracy Hoare	Union Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JX 01626202050 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 2.60 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 3.29 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 3.83 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 4.53 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 5.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
West Country Executive Cars 01626 333888 Higherdown Gdns/Denbury Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6BZ 1.60 Miles
Airport Connections 01626 336688 Higherdown Gdns/Denbury Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6BZ 1.60 Miles
Ogwell Taxis 01626 332633 Higherdown Gardens/Denbury Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6BZ 1.60 Miles
Redz Taxis And Airport Transfer 01626 337670 15 Totnes Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1LY 2.34 Miles
Redz Travel 01626 355555 15 Totness Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1LY 2.34 Miles
Milber Taxis 01626 333500 2 Lime Tree Walk, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4LF 2.39 Miles
1St Jubilee Taxis 01626 200330 11 Jubilee Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1LB 2.53 Miles
Station Taxis 01626 334488 South Devon House, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 2.58 Miles
Grafton Taxis 01626 360641 20 Grafton Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JF 2.59 Miles
Professional Cabs 01626 335151 14 Berrys Wood, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1UP 2.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dainton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoneyhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkhill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bickleigh Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnfield / Cook Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Two Mile Oak Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Croft Road Ipplepen Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Whilborough Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilton Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Apsley House Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stoneman's Hill / Slade Lane Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Saint Andrews Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbotskerswell Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Huxnor Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
St. Andrews Medical Centre 01803 812621	Silver Street Ipplepen Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5QA
Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice 01803 874455	The Health Centre School Road,Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5DJ
Brunel Medical Practice (Shiphay) 01803 312233	13 Collaton Road Shiphay Torquay Devon TQ2 7HH
Albany Surgery - Newton Abbot - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Grace House Scott Close Newton Abbot TQ12 1GJ
Albany Surgery 01626 334411	Grace House Scott Close Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1GJ

Local Stores

Ipplepen
Fore Street
Ipplepen
Ipplepen
Devon
TQ12 5RH
01803 814236
Store Website
1.16 miles

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SPAR Totnes Road
Totnes Road
Ipplepen
Newton Abbot
TQ12 5TN
01803 813844
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The House Vet
2 Town Cottages Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5NX 01626 353350 karen@thehousevet.co.uk Website 1.17 miles
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South Devon Veterinary Hospital
The Old Cider Works Old Cider Works Lane Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5GH 01626 367972 info@southdevonvets.co.uk Website 1.36 miles
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
86 Cadewell Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7HP 01803 614619 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 2.56 miles

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Powderham Veterinary Group
7 Powderham Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 1EU 01626 365119 office@powderhamvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.57 miles
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Powderham Veterinary Group
Condor Way Torquay TQ2 7TG 01803 614 700 office@powderhamvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.59 miles
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Amity Veterinary Care Ltd
Unit 4, Brunel Court Brunel Road Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 4PB 01626 247888 Website 2.78 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 2.39 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 2.65 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 3.05 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 3.16 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).

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 5.27 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 7.42 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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