Welcome to Marwood

Marwood is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Today, Marwood is a peaceful and picturesque village that attracts visitors from all over the world.

One of the main attractions in Marwood is the St. Michael and All Angels Church. This beautiful church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another popular attraction in Marwood is the Marwood Hill Gardens. These stunning gardens cover over 20 acres and are home to a wide variety of plants and flowers. Visitors can explore the gardens and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Marwood is also known for its excellent walking and hiking trails. The village is located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, which offers miles of beautiful countryside to explore. There are also several local trails that take visitors through the surrounding hills and valleys. Whether you are an experienced hiker or just looking for a leisurely stroll, Marwood has something to offer everyone. Overall, Marwood is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Marwood School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alun Dobson	Whiddon Muddiford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4HF 01271850395 School Website
Pilton Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Graham Hill	Chaddiford Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RB 01271374381 School Website
Pilton Bluecoat Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271345952 School Website
Pathfield School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Miss Stuart Allman	Abbey Road Pilton Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271342423 School Website
Pilton Infants School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs John Mortimer	Abbey Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JU 01271342579 School Website
Yeo Valley Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	Derby Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 7HB 1392304040
Shirwell Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Allen	School Lane Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4JT 01271850295 School Website
Our Ladys Catholic Primary School Barnstaple Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Meech	Chanters Hill Barnstaple Devon EX32 8DN 01271345164 School Website
Ashleigh Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Antonia Lavictoire	Bevan Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 8LJ 1271345149 School Website
Sticklepath Community Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Samantha Warner	Woodville Estate Barnstaple Devon EX31 2HH 1271342455 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnstaple Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AU 3.17 Miles

Chapelton (Devon) Station Lane, Chapelton, Devon, EX37 9DZ 7.66 Miles

Umberleigh Station Approach, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AB 9.47 Miles

Portsmouth Arms Adjacent A377, Portsmouth Arms, Devon, EX37 9NB 12.43 Miles

Kings Nympton South Molton Road, Kings Nympton, Devon, EX37 9EU 14.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alpha Taxis 07787 242417 75 Windsor Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4AG 2.10 Miles
A A A Taxis 01271 322955 119 Pilton Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1PG 2.46 Miles
Boxers Taxis 07957 450170 41 Lethaby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HQ 2.76 Miles
Taxi-Anne 07824 806304 3 Vicarage Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BW 2.78 Miles
Diamond Cars 07932 303922 Stafford House Vicarage Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BW 2.78 Miles
Diamond Cars 01271 268101 34C Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BZ 2.84 Miles
000 Taxi's 01271 323000 34 Charles Dart Cr, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7ED 2.87 Miles
A1 Taxi Service 01271 322922 96 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1SX 2.87 Miles
B-Line Taxis Ltd 01271 322117 3 Moxhams Court, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HR 2.99 Miles
Angel Carz 07779 756521 35 Gorwell Rd, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HS 3.08 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Bradiford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Queen's Medical Centre 01271 372672	Queens Medical Centre 6/7 Queen Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8HY
Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004	Brannam Medical Centre Brannam Square, Kiln Lane Barnstaple North Devon EX32 8GP
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Barnstaple Leisure - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Seven Brethren Bank Sticklepath Barnstaple EX31 2AP
Chivenor Medical Centre	Chivenor Medical Centre Chivenor Barnstaple Devon EX31 4AZ

Local Stores

Barnstaple - St Georges Road
23 St Georges Road
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7AU
01271 342039
shop.6983@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.65 miles

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SPAR Churchill Close
1 Churchill Close
Barnstaple
EX32 7HJ
01271 328184
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barnstaple Veterinary Clinic (Market Vets)
Unit A Riverview Commercial Centre Riverside Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QN 01271 344 262 info@marketvets.co.uk Website 2.38 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery Pilton Bridge Barnstaple Devon EX31 1PG 01271 342119 info@chartervets.com Website 2.45 miles
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Barnstaple Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3 Barnstaple Retail Park Station Road Barnstaple Devon EX31 2AU 01271 335 520 barnstaple@vets4pets.com Website 3.17 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
28 Exeter Road Braunton Devon EX33 2JL 01271 812405 braunton@argyllvets.com Website 3.55 miles
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Argyll Veterinary Clinic
Unit 4 Brannam Crescent Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TD 01271 375356 barnstaple@argyllvets.com Website 3.73 miles
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Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd.
Charter Veterinary Hospital Charter Court Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3FG 01271 371115 info@chartervets.com Website 3.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Saunton Sands
Miles And Miles Of Clean Sand And Clean Sea Water. Dogs Have Freedom To Run To Their Hearts Content S W Coast Path Braunton EX33 1LQ 6.28 miles Beach

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Northam Burrows And Westward Ho!
S W Coast Path Northam 7.05 miles

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Baggy Point
A Circular Walk Along Both Sides Of Baggy Point And Over The Top Of The Headland, With Breathtaking Coastal, Sea And Farmland Views. The Walk Looks Out Onto Woolacombe Beach On The One Side, And Down To Croyde Beach On The Other. EX33 1PA 7.24 miles Take A361 From Barnstaple To Braunton. At Braunton Take B3231 To Croyde, Then Follow National Trust Brown Signs To Baggy Point.

Torrington Common
Lovely Walk, Lots Of Different Routes. Some Involve Steep Hill / Banks And Steps. Lots Of Accessible Water Sources Along The River, Good For Doggos Who Like Water. Very Pretty. 44 Clifton St Bideford Lancashire EX39 4EU 8.88 miles

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Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 16.82 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 19.02 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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