Welcome to Dean Prior

Dean Prior is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the River Dean, which flows through the village and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 15th-century church of St. George and the 16th-century Dean Court.

One of the main attractions of Dean Prior is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, which are perfect for walking and cycling. There are several footpaths and bridleways in the area, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The River Dean is also a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of fish species found in its waters.

Despite its small size, Dean Prior has a strong community spirit. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for the local community. The pub, called The Church House Inn, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of local beers and ciders. The village also hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas fair, which bring the community together.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 17.2°C

Feels Like: 17.2°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School Details
Buckfastleigh Primary School
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Mr Eddie Brown
Bossell Road
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0DD
01364643304
School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Buckfast
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Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Nicola Clayton
Buckfast Road
Buckfast
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0EA
01364642389
School Website
South Devon Steiner School
Other Independent School
Ages:3-16
Head Teacher
Mr Jeff Van Zyl
Hood Manor
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6AB
01803897377
School Website
South Brent Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nick Burstow
Totnes Road
South Brent
Devon
TQ10 9JN
0 136472203
School Website
On Track Education - West Yarner
Other Independent Special School
Ages:7-16
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Wood
West Yarner
Dun Cross
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6DX
1803445943
School Website
Landscove Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jill Ryder
Landscove
Nr Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7LY
01803762656
School Website
Bidwell Brook School
Foundation Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Nikki Burroughs
Shinner's Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JU
01803864120
School Website
Dartington Church Of England Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Charlotte Huish
Shinners Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JU
1803862357
School Website
Lifeworks College
Special Post 16 Institution
Ages:16-25
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Dorow
Lescaze
Shinners Bridge
Dartington
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6JD
1803865075
School Website
River Dart Academy
Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mr Matt Caunter
Shinners Bridge
Dartington
Devon
TQ9 6JD
1803865580
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes
Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR
4.82 Miles
Ivybridge
Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ
6.66 Miles
Newton Abbot
Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE
9.63 Miles
Paignton
Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF
10.05 Miles
Torre
Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD
10.77 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Cabs Of Totnes
01803 868686
17 The Barn Whiteley Farm, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ
3.65 Miles
Totnes Taxis
01803 864486
3 The Barns, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ
3.65 Miles
Knight Cabs
01803 840940
8 Tolchers, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6HN
3.75 Miles
Ashburton Taxis
01364 652423
The Grove/Stonepark, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7RH
3.88 Miles
Bumble Cabs
01803 865588
57 Smithfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LR
4.37 Miles
Annas Taxis
01803 782272
2/Jellicoe Villas/Plymouth Rd, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LH
4.56 Miles
Teignbridge Cabs
07765 395341
2 Jordan Meadow, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7BZ
4.60 Miles
Ap Taxis
01803 840404
2 Sparrow Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PR
4.65 Miles
Nessies Cabs
01803 862444
14 Parklands, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HZ
4.91 Miles
Dart Taxis
01803 865575
18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN
4.92 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dean Church Town
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Dean Prior
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Gypsy Lane
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Harbourneford
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West End
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Old Rattery Post Office
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Bossell Road
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Barnpark
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Market Street
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Fore Street
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Buckfastleigh Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
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Oaklands
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Springfield
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Rattery Mill
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Glebelands
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Buckfastleigh Medical Centre
01364 642534
Buckfastleigh Medical Ctr
Bossell Road
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0DE
South Brent Health Centre
01364 72394
The Health Centre
Plymouth Road
South Brent
Devon
TQ10 9HT
Ashburton Surgery
01364 652731
The Surgery
Eastern Road
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7AP
Leatside Surgery
01803 862671
Leatside Surgery
Babbage Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Babbage Road
Totnes
TQ9 5JA
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Local Stores

Buckfastleigh
33 Chapel Street
Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0AB
01364 643284
shop.8670@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.64 miles
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SPAR Buckfastleigh
Dart Garage Limited
Station Road
Buckfastleigh
TQ11 0BU
01364 642326
Store Website
1.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
19 West Street
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7DT
01364 652376
nurses-ashburton@dartvale.co.uk
Website
4.16 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
Dart Vale Vets
Station Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5JR
01803 862 142
nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk
Website
4.82 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Seymour Vets - Totnes
Smugglers Inn
Steamer Quay Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5AL
01803 866 283
reception@seymourvets.co.uk
Website
5.29 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Blackdown Equine Vets
The Old Dairy
Shadrack
Berry Pomeroy
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6LR
01626 824 600
office@blackdownequine.co.uk
6.06 miles
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Equines

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 0LE
01752 892700
info@filhamparkvets.co.uk
Website
7.49 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 0LE
Website
7.49 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Local Dog Walks

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
3.42 miles

Location
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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd
Lancashire
8.80 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
9.37 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
9.66 miles

Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.
Location
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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
9.68 miles

Location
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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln
Torquay
Lancashire
TQ2 6XB
10.04 miles

Torquay
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Weather Forecast

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

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