Welcome to Dean

Dean is a small village located in the heart of Devon, England. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and tranquil atmosphere, which attracts tourists from all over the world. The village has a rich history, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings that visitors can explore. The village is also home to a vibrant community of locals who are friendly and welcoming to visitors.

One of the most popular attractions in Dean is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to many ancient graves and tombs. Another popular attraction in the village is the Dean Mill, which is a working watermill that has been in operation since the 18th century. Visitors can take a tour of the mill and learn about the history of milling in the area.

Dean is also a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many hiking and cycling trails that visitors can explore. The village is also close to Dartmoor National Park, which is a popular destination for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Visitors can also enjoy fishing in the nearby River Teign, which is known for its trout and salmon. Overall, Dean is a charming village that offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in history, nature, or outdoor activities.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 17.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Warberry C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Karen Southard	Cedars Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1SB 01803292642 School Website
Ellacombe Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Helm	Ellacombe Church Road Torquay Devon TQ1 1TG 01803293040 School Website
All Saints Babbacombe Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Pugsley	Quinta Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3RN 1803329131 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
The Spires College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Alex Newton	Westlands Lane Torquay Devon TQ1 3PE 01803400660 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
Ilsham Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jake Grinsill	Ilsham Road Torquay Devon TQ1 2JQ 01803292313 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
Abbey School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fleur Greinig	Hampton Court Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay Devon TQ1 4PR 01803327868 School Website
Homelands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Urquhart	Westhill Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4NT 01803328264 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 1.12 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 1.23 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 3.09 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 5.37 Miles

Teignmouth Station Approach, Off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG 5.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Class Cars 01803 299305 44 Cavern Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1NS 0.25 Miles
Tor Taxis 01803 393939 30 Torwood St, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1EB 0.50 Miles
1 Tariff Taxis Ltd 01803 606060 30 Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1EB 0.50 Miles
Taxifast Torbay 01803 606060 30 Torwood St, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1EB 0.50 Miles
Tbay Taxis 01803 212121 19 Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1ED 0.56 Miles
Tebay Taxis 01803 554000 17 Torwood St, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1ED 0.56 Miles
Torbay Cab Co Ltd 01803 213521 Peaceful Cottage, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EX 0.58 Miles
Aardvark Taxis 01803 292292 Peaceful Cottage/Cary Pde, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EX 0.58 Miles
Tbay Taxis Torquay 01803 212121 Flat 3 6 Kents Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2NL 0.64 Miles
Price First Taxis 01803 322322 145 Reddenhill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3NT 0.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Princes Road East Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Warberry Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellacombe Church Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warberry Road West Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Victoria Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torquay Post Office 1St Floor Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Higher Warberry Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torquay Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Torquay Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Braddons Hill Road East Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torwood Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lisburne Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Quinta Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Abbey Road Surgery	56 Abbey Road Torquay Devon TQ2 5NH
Southover Medical Practice 01803 327100	Southover Medical Pract Bronshill Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3HD
Parkhill Medical Practice	3 Park Hill Road Torquay TQ1 2AR
Croft Hall Medical Practice 01803 298441	Croft Hall Medical Centre 19 Croft Road Torquay Devon TQ2 5UA
Brunel Medical Practice 01803 312233	Brunel Medical Practice St Albans Rd,Babbacombe Torquay Devon TQ1 3SL

Local Stores

Torquay - Torwood Street
Torwood Street
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 1DP
01803 295217
Store Website
0.48 miles

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SPAR Torr Hill
6 - 8 Torr Hill
Torquay
TQ2 7JU
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Bay Vet Group
96 Warbro Road Ellacombe Torquay Devon TQ1 3RE 01803 314940 Website 0.49 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Closed between 12:00 and 13:00
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Quarry House Vets
148 Teignmouth Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4RY 01803 324341 quarryvets@gmail.com Website 1.16 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Greenbay Vets Ltd
34 Walnut Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6HS 01803 606059 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 1.20 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Puppy party 5.30-6.30pm
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Sat	09:00	13:00
Sun	10:30	11:00

Torquay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridge Retail Park Torquay Devon TQ2 7AP torquay@vets4pets.com 1.76 miles


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Animal Health Centre
43 Moor Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 8NU 01803 313400 1.97 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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closed for consultations between 12:00 and 17:00
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Closed for consultations between 12:00 and 17:00
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Closed for consultations between 12:00 and 17:00
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Closed for consultations between 12:00 and 17:00
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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
86 Cadewell Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7HP 01803 614619 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 1.98 miles

Animals Treated
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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 1.76 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 1.90 miles Torquay

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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 5.18 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 5.71 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 5.91 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 6.94 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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