Welcome to Kenton

Kenton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Exe Estuary and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century and is known for its impressive tower.

Kenton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the village, taking in the picturesque cottages and gardens. There are also many walking and cycling trails in the surrounding countryside, which offer stunning views of the estuary and the rolling hills of Devon.

Despite its small size, Kenton has a thriving community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. There are several pubs and restaurants in the village, as well as a post office, convenience store, and primary school. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Kenton is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kenton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Curry	Mamhead Road Kenton Exeter Devon EX6 8LX 1626890465 School Website
Starcross Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Lewry	New Road Exeter, Devon Devon EX6 8QD 1626890454 School Website
Cockwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Curry	Cofton Hill Cockwood Exeter Devon EX6 8RB 1626890471 School Website
Lympstone Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Mellor	School Hill Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5JY 01395266580 School Website
St Peters School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr Charlotte Johnston	Harefield Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5AU 01395272148 School Website
Exminster Community Primary Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Whalley	Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8AJ 01392824340 School Website
Exeter Road Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Marnie England	Exeter Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1PU 01395272935 School Website
The Beacon C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anne Billington	1 Beacon Place Exmouth Devon EX8 2SR 01395264300 School Website
Exmouth Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Davis	Gipsy Lane Exmouth Devon EX8 3AF 01395264761 School Website
The Topsham School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Pipe	Orchard Way Topsham Exeter Devon EX3 0DN 01392874498 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Starcross The Strand, Starcross, Devon, EX6 8PA 1.38 Miles

Lympstone Village The Strand, Lympstone, Devon, EX8 5JW 2.00 Miles

Lympstone Commando [No Public Access], Lympstone, Devon, EX8 5AA 2.33 Miles

Exton Station Road, Exton, Devon, EX3 0PR 2.45 Miles

Exmouth Imperial Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1BZ 2.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Destination Uk Taxis 07931 166411 Alexandra Mews, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8PS 1.57 Miles
Apollo Taxis, Exmouth 01395 224500 5 Rivermead Ct, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3BG 2.78 Miles
Estuary Taxis 01395 223556 34 Hartopp Rd, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1SP 2.82 Miles
Devon Executive Chauffeurs 056 0154 3848 Townsend, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UG 2.83 Miles
Dave's Taxis 01395 223333 54 Egremont Road, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1SA 2.90 Miles
Select Cars 01395 202020 13 Victoria Rd, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1DL 2.96 Miles
Phil's Cars 01395 224133 18 New St, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1RT 2.98 Miles
Discount Cars 01395 223311 150 Exeter Rd, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 3DY 2.98 Miles
Co-Cars Ltd 0845 345 2544 46 Majorfield Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0ES 3.01 Miles
A J Taxis 01395 222655 42 The Strand, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1AL 3.02 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kenton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Southtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Powderham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Field Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyson Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
French Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Strand Starcross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenton Mamhead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cockwood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lympston Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal Marine Camp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sowden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glebelands Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Underhill Surgery 01395 265797	Under Hill Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5HH
Lympstone Medical Centre	Lympstone Medical Centre Exmouth Road Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5AR
Langdon Hospital Bcsc	Exeter Road Dawlish Devon EX7 0NR
Westbank Practice 01392 833230	The Limes Surgery Church Stile Exminster Devon EX6 8DF
Exminster Limes Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Stile Exminster Exeter EX6 8DF

Local Stores

Exmouth - Exeter Road
190b Exeter Road
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 3EA
01395 275570
Store Website
2.89 miles

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SPAR Starcross
SPAR
The Strand
Starcross
EX6 8PS
01626 890237
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Milestone Veterinary Centre
Powderham Park Powderham Exeter Devon EX6 8JQ 01392 344719 info@milestonevets.com Website 0.54 miles

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Pro-Ovine Ltd
St. Davids Farm Practice Ltd Nutwell Road Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5AN Website 2.20 miles

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Molecare Veterinary Services
Nutwell Estate Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5AN 01392 347240 info@molecarefarmvets.com Website 2.20 miles

Animals Treated
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St David'S Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Nutwell Estate Lympstone Exmouth Devon EX8 5AN 01392 876622 equine@stdavids-equine.co.uk Website 2.20 miles

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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Nutwell Estate Lympstone Exeter Devon EX8 5AN 01392 876 622 info@stdavids-vets.co.uk Website 2.20 miles

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White Lodge Veterinary Centre Limited
White Lodge 207 Exeter Road Exmouth Devon EX8 3DZ 01395 267928 info@whitelodgevets.co.uk Website 2.94 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Puppy Parties 18.30 - 19.30 by appointment
Fri	08:30	18:30
Sat	08:30	12:30
By appointment
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 2.00 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

Location what3words vocal.gosh.claw

Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 3.10 miles

Location what3words discouraged.bills.smiles

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 4.04 miles

Location what3words list.drank.allow

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 4.74 miles

Location what3words uses.families.nightfall

Otterton Circuit
A Walk With A Great Mixture Of Landscapes And Views In South East Devon. About 5 Miles Along The Beautiful River Otter And Then Along The Coast Path And Back To Otterton For Afternoon Tea. 7 Fore St Otterton 7.67 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

Location what3words bump.atom.intention

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 9.18 miles

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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	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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