Welcome to Efford

Efford is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the outskirts of Plymouth and is known for its beautiful countryside and stunning views of the River Plym. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Efford Manor House, which dates back to the 16th century. The village is also home to a number of local amenities, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub.

Efford is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with a number of walking and cycling routes in the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including the popular Efford Marsh Nature Reserve. This beautiful nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the reserve, taking in the stunning views of the River Plym and the surrounding countryside.

Efford is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village is home to a number of local events throughout the year, including a popular summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a number of community groups and clubs, including a gardening club, a book club, and a local history society. These groups provide a great opportunity for residents to get involved in the community and meet new people.

Local Schools

School	Details
Newton St Cyres Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Durward-Akhurst	Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5DD 01392851267 School Website
Thorverton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Holding	School Lane Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NR 01392860374 School Website
Brampford Speke Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Fee	Brampford Speke Exeter Devon EX5 5HE 01392841414 School Website
Haywards Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Smith	East Street Crediton Devon EX17 3AX 01363772970 School Website
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Theedom	Cheriton Fitzpaine Crediton Devon EX17 4AN 01363866456 School Website
Stoke Canon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Herbert	Stoke Canon Exeter Devon EX5 4AS 01392841279 School Website
Sandford School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ed Nichols	Sandford Crediton Devon EX17 4NE 01363772256 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paula Smith	Western Road Crediton Devon EX17 3LU 01363773401 School Website
Avanti Hall School Free Schools Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Phil Arnold	Cowley Bridge Road Exeter EX4 5AD 1392757371 School Website
Landscore Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Main	Threshers Crediton Devon EX17 3JH 01363772018 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newton St Cyres Sweetham Road, Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AP 1.32 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 3.33 Miles

Exeter St Davids Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT 5.00 Miles

St James' Park Well Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6QB 5.20 Miles

Exeter Central Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB 5.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 3.02 Miles
Airport Suppliers 01392 860986 Unit 1A, Exeter, Devon, EX5 4DB 4.00 Miles
Spillers Chauffeur Hire Co 01392 433560 Lodge Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4AB 4.73 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01392 427699 17 Old Bakery Cl, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2UZ 4.89 Miles
Tudor Taxis 07753 454329 252 Exwick Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BA 5.06 Miles
Capital Taxis 01392 433433 3 Isambard Parade, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4BX 5.07 Miles
A1 Cabs Contracts Ltd 01392 218888 54 Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SR 5.28 Miles
A1 Cars 01392 271888 54 Queen St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SR 5.28 Miles
Jay Cars Taxi 01392 217000 69-73 Sidwell Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PJ 5.37 Miles
Heart Taxis 01392 555555 3Rd Floor 25-26 Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS 5.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shute No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shobrooke Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raddon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockleigh Pomeroy No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton St Cyres Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smallbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Thorverton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Marsh Mills (Half Moon) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fortescue Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langford Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beacon Fell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silver Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glebe Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creedy Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thorverton	The Surgery The Bury Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NT
Redlands Primary Care - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Joseph Locke Way Crediton EX17 3FD
Redlands Primary Care 03333 442988	Newcombes Crediton Devon EX17 2AR
The Surgery Cheriton Fitzpaine	Barton Close Cheriton Fitzpaine Devon EX17 4JB
Wyndham House Surgery 01392 860034	Wyndham House Surgery Silverton Exeter Devon EX5 4HZ

Local Stores

Exeter - Pennsylvania Road
15 Pennsylvania Road
Exeter
Devon
EX4 6BP
01392 412611
Store Website
5.17 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Crediton
Exeter Road
Crediton
EX17 3BN
01363 776814
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Exeter Road Crediton Devon EX17 3BN 01363 772 860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 3.16 miles
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Animals Treated
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Jonathan Wood Ltd
Bernaville Nurseries Cowley Exeter Devon EX5 5EU 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 3.17 miles
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St Davids Veterinary Group - Exeter
St Davids Veterinary Hospital St David'S Station Exeter Devon EX4 4NT 01392 271221 hospital@stdavidsvets.com Website 5.00 miles
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Jonathan Wood
Roysden Barnstaple Cross Crediton Devon EX17 2EP 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 5.23 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
101 Buddle Lane St. Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1QS 01392 250000 buddle@cityvets.co.uk Website 5.54 miles
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Medivet Polsloe
25 Park Road Mount Pleasant Exeter Devon EX1 2HS 01392 436006 polsloe@medivet.co.uk Website 5.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Brampford Speke
Turn Left At Post Office In Stoke Canon And Go Over The Train Tracks. Free Parking. Follow Footpath Through The Fields, Past The Stream And Over Several Gates And Bridges. You Can Either Divert And Have A Drink In The Pub (Check Pub Times) Or Continue On The Footpath, Past The Old Train Stop And Follow The Signs For The Footpath. You Will Continue Through Open Fields, Past Another Stream And Through A Farm. You Will Finally Come To The Road, Turn Right And Follow It Until You Reach Your Car, Green Ln Lancashire 3.45 miles

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Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 5.44 miles

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Exeter Canal
You Can Make This Walk As Long Or Short As You Like. We Parked For Free Just Off The A379 Bridge Road Then Walked Upstream Through The Fields To The Double Locks Pub. (Which Is Very Dog Friendly) 54 Bridge Rd Exeter Lancashire EX2 7BB 7.82 miles

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Haldon Forest Park
Haldon Forest Has Loads Of Walks And Cycle Trails, There’S Something For Everyone. There’S A Cafe, Cycle And Segway Hire. King'S Rd Exeter Lancashire EX6 7XR 10.09 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 11.44 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 12.18 miles

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