Welcome to Kennford

Kennford is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the city of Exeter and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Andrew's Church and the Kennford Inn, which dates back to the 16th century.

One of the main attractions in Kennford is the Haldon Forest Park, which is located just a few miles from the village. The park covers over 3,500 acres of woodland and offers a range of activities for visitors, including walking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also several picnic areas and a café where visitors can relax and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Kennford is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a village shop, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are several events and activities throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Kennford is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Kenn Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Curry	Kennford Exeter Devon EX6 7TX 1392832347 School Website
The Outdoors School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Robyn Vincent	Straw Barn Barton Lane Shillingford Abbot Exeter Devon EX2 9QQ 1392832632 School Website
The New School Other Independent School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Daniel Ayling	The Avenue Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8AT 01392496122 School Website
Exminster Community Primary Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Whalley	Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8AJ 01392824340 School Website
Alphington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Sharon Tarr	Wheatsheaf Way Alphington Exeter Devon EX2 8RQ 1392254291 School Website
Ide Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Alice Purcell	High Street Ide Exeter Devon EX2 9RN 1392259964 School Website
West Exe School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Fossey	Hatherleigh Road Exeter EX2 9JU 1392660100
Countess Wear Community School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Pattison	Glasshouse Lane Countess Wear Exeter Devon EX2 7BS 01392203560 School Website
Kenton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Curry	Mamhead Road Kenton Exeter Devon EX6 8LX 1626890465 School Website
Infocus College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Jason Ryder	Topsham Road Countess Wear Exeter Devon EX2 6HA 1392454200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Digby And Sowton Digby Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AW 3.44 Miles

Topsham Station Road, Topsham, Devon, EX3 0DS 3.59 Miles

Exeter St Thomas Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AJ 3.80 Miles

Newcourt Liberty Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AS 4.04 Miles

Exton Station Road, Exton, Devon, EX3 0PR 4.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Carrs Cars 01392 833533 13 Gissons Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UB 0.09 Miles
Devon Executive Chauffeurs 056 0154 3848 Townsend, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UG 0.36 Miles
Topsham Taxis 07774 487990 14 Gordon Road, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0LJ 3.37 Miles
Co-Cars Ltd 0845 345 2544 46 Majorfield Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0ES 3.51 Miles
Anthonys Cars 01392 203313 St Andrews Yard, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8EP 3.52 Miles
Street Cars 01392 494246 36 Milton Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6BN 3.56 Miles
Travel Connections 01392 422422 57 Beaufort Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9AA 3.64 Miles
The Sowton And Topsham Cab Co 01392 879090 57 Beaufort Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9AA 3.64 Miles
Grecian Cabs 01392 203646 12 St. Leonards Av, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4DL 3.75 Miles
Exeter Eco-Cars 01392 259880 4 Coronation Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5BZ 4.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gissons Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kennford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kenn Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peamore (Frank Tuckers) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clapham Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shillingford St George Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Towsington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shillingford Abbot Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millar Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exminster Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holly Bank Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sentrys Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunchideock Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyson Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Lodge Dunchideock Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Exminster Limes Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Stile Exminster Exeter EX6 8DF
Exminster Limes Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Church Stile Exminster Exeter EX6 8DF
The Limes Surgery	Church Stile Church Stile Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8DF
Westbank Practice 01392 833230	The Limes Surgery Church Stile Exminster Devon EX6 8DF
Secure Service Scheme 01392 823152	Devon Health Ltd,Unit 10, Manaton Crt,Manaton Close Exeter Devon EX2 8PF

Local Stores

Topsham
15 Fore Street
Topsham
Exeter
Devon
EX3 0HF
01392 873048
Store Website
3.50 miles

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SPAR Alphington
SPAR
30 Myrtle Close
Ide Lane, Alphington
Exeter
EX2 8UX
01392 258103
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Davids Veterinary Group - Exminster
St Davids Veterinary Clinic Shell House, Dawlish Road Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8AA 01392 422898 exminster@stdavidsvets.com Website 2.39 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
12 Lovelace Gardens Alphington Exeter Devon EX2 8XQ 01392 493 999 alphington@cityvets.co.uk Website 2.50 miles
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Exeter Veterinary Surgery
302 Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 6HG 01392 491838 vets@exetervets.co.uk Website 3.34 miles
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Milestone Veterinary Centre
Powderham Park Powderham Exeter Devon EX6 8JQ 01392 344719 info@milestonevets.com Website 3.54 miles

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St Davids Veterinary Group - Topsham
St Davids Veterinary Clinic Station Road Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0DS 01392 876171 topsham@stdavidsvets.com Website 3.59 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 4.04 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 1.99 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 2.86 miles

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Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 3.36 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

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Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 6.26 miles

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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 6.65 miles

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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 7.69 miles

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