Welcome to Petton

Petton Devon is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated near the River Taw and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Petton Devon is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

One of the main attractions of Petton Devon is its stunning scenery. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the countryside and enjoy the fresh air and stunning views. There are also several walking trails in the area, which are perfect for those who want to explore the countryside in more detail. The River Taw is also a popular spot for fishing, and visitors can try their hand at catching trout and salmon.

Petton Devon is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks. The village church, St. Petrock's, dates back to the 13th century and is a beautiful example of medieval architecture. The village also has several old cottages and farmhouses, which give visitors a glimpse into the area's rich history. Overall, Petton Devon is a charming and peaceful village that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy the natural beauty of the English countryside.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bampton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucilla Newman	School Close Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NW 1398331121 School Website
Stawley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jacqui Collier	Appley Cross Stawley Wellington Somerset TA21 0HH 01823672486 School Website
Webber's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Roffey	Holcombe Rogus Wellington Somerset TA21 0PE 1823672510 School Website
Kingsmead Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Eddy	Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2NE 01984623483 School Website
Wiveliscombe Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lucy Crowe	North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2LA 01984623325 School Website
Uplowman Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Badcott	Uplowman Tiverton Devon EX16 7DR 01884820552 School Website
Dulverton Middle And Community School Community School Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Keith Mansell	Barns Close West Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EE 01398323223 School Website
All Saints C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Keith Mansell	Fishers Mead Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EN 01398323231 School Website
Burlescombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Roffey	Station Road Burlescombe Tiverton Devon EX16 7JH 1823672521 School Website
Langford Budville Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carys Barnett	Langford Budville School Langford Budville Wellington Somerset TA21 0RD 01823400483 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 6.83 Miles

Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 13.97 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 16.74 Miles

Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 17.15 Miles

Newton St Cyres Sweetham Road, Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AP 17.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Parkway Taxis 01884 38899 Tiverton Parkway Railway Station, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7EH 6.85 Miles
A And T Taxis 07971 275322 20 Magnolia Ct, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6UQ 7.19 Miles
Airport Quest Cars Ltd 01823 400706 Lampreys Cottage/Huntash Lane, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1PX 7.31 Miles
Tiverton Travelink 01884 257242 1/Brickhouse Cottages/Brickhouse Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BQ 7.40 Miles
Jims Taxis 01884 250044 76 Queensway, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6JQ 7.64 Miles
Lizcabs 07899 903314 12, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6DP 7.74 Miles
Devonshire Executive Cars 01884 253080 A/1 St. Aubyns Pk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4JG 8.21 Miles
A2b Taxis 01884 251252 9 Cromwell Pk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4QL 8.23 Miles
Jolly Jaunts Taxis 01884 840979 27 Highland Terrace, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3EN 8.33 Miles
Allens Taxis And Minibus Service 07976 827762 27 Highland Terrace, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3EN 8.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Petton Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Raddington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Clayhanger Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Shillingford Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Venn Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Loyton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Claypitt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Huntsham Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chipstable Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterrow Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Morebath Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bittiscombe Lodge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Briton Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winters Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bampton Surgery	Barnhay Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NB
Lister House Partnership 01984 623471	Lister House Surgery Croft Way, Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2BF
Exmoor Medical Centre 01398 323333	Oldberry House Fishers Mead Dulverton Somerset TA22 9EN
Sampford Peverell Surgery 01884 820304	Sampford Peverell Surgery 29 Lower Town Sampford Peverell Devon EX16 7BJ
Blundells School	Blundells Road Tiverton Devon EX16 4DT

Local Stores

Wiveliscombe
The Square
Wiveliscombe
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 2JT
01984 623215
Store Website
5.05 miles

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SPAR Brook Street
39 Brook Street
Bampton
EX16 9LU
01398 331403
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Unit 2, Trading Estate Station Road Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NG 01392 872 932 3.48 miles
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Dilliway Bosley Equine Veterinary Practice
Lower Besley Farm Holcombe Regis Wellington Somerset TA21 0QA 01823 673215 Website 4.81 miles

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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 5.06 miles
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Mount Vets Wiveliscombe Surgery
6 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624 422 wiveliscombe@mountvets.com Website 5.06 miles
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Deane Vets
Ford Road Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4 2RE 01984 624405 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 5.32 miles
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Dulverton Veterinary Practice
Dulverton Veterinary Centre Duckpaddle Dulverton Somerset TA22 9HJ 01398 323285 6.09 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Bridgetown Exton Somerset
This 7Km (4Mile) Walk Starts From The Entrance To The Exe Valley Caravan Park In Bridgetown (Grid Ref: Ss 923 332). It Takes You Along The River Exe And Then Up Over Farm Land Back To The Road. From Here You Can Either Repeat The Route Back To The Start Or Continue Looping Back Through Exton And Ending At The The Badger's Holt Pub In Bridgetown (Opened At 6Pm At The Time Of Walking). 9 Week Ln Dulverton Lancashire TA22 9JL 7.37 miles

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 8.51 miles

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Wellington Monument
Off Junc 26 Of M5, Take 1St Exit At Roundabout. Exeter To Tiverton A38 And Just Keep Going. Turning For Monument Rd On Left And Is Signposted (Signpost On Right) Oldway Road. Travel Up Steep Hill To Crossroads, Go Left At Top And Approx 100 Yrds Turn Right Into Car Park. There Is A National Trust Sign Here But It Is Easy To Miss!! Large Free Car Park. Initial Path Up To Monument Wheelchair Friendly, But Not If You Take Any Of The Marked Routes And Steps Down To One Of The Routes Are Very Steep. Bits Of Walks Could Become Muddy After Rainfall, But Not To Bad. Nice Wooded Walks And Nice Areas To Picnic! Unnamed Road Wellington TA21 9PA 9.34 miles Wellington

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Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day. Wood Ln 11.50 miles

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Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 11.95 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Is The Highest Point On Exmoor. It's Well Pathed From A Number Of Side Of The Road Car Parit's A Remote, High Area, And Needs Good Footwear And Energetic Dogs. Be Prepared For The Weather To Change And It Be Colder Than You May Be Used To, Even In Summer. You'll Need Water For Both Yourself And The Dogs. Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.44 miles

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