Welcome to Princetown

Princetown is a small village located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. The village is situated at an altitude of 1,400 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest villages in the country. Princetown is known for its rich history, stunning natural beauty, and unique architecture.

One of the most notable landmarks in Princetown is the infamous Dartmoor Prison. The prison was built in 1809 to house French prisoners of war and later became a high-security prison for some of the most dangerous criminals in the country. Today, the prison is still in operation and can be seen from miles away. Visitors can take a guided tour of the prison and learn about its history and the lives of the prisoners who were once held there.

Aside from the prison, Princetown is also home to the Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre. The centre provides information about the park's history, wildlife, and geology. Visitors can also purchase maps and guidebooks, rent bicycles, and take part in guided walks and activities. The village also has a number of shops, cafes, and pubs, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Local Weather

Light snow

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 0.1°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Princetown Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo-Anne Callow	Princetown Tavistock Road Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE 1822890245 School Website
Lady Modiford's Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Scott	Walkhampton Yelverton Devon PL20 6JR 1822853277 School Website
Meavy Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Gawadzyn	Meavy Yelverton Devon PL20 6PJ 1822853270 School Website
Horrabridge Primary And Nursery School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr John Clarke	Walkhampton Road Horrabridge Yelverton Devon PL20 7SZ 01822852605 School Website
Mary Tavy And Brentor Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Davies	Mary Tavy Tavistock Devon PL19 9PR 01822810384 School Website
Mount Kelly Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Guy Ayling	Parkwood Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0HZ 01822813100 School Website
Whitchurch Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Bargewell	School Road Whitchurch Tavistock Devon PL19 9SR 1822616202 School Website
St Peters Church Of England Va Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzy Dyter	School Close Greenlands Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9HW 01822614640 School Website
St Rumons Church Of England Vc Infants School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Suzy Dyter	Dolvin Road Tavistock Devon PL19 9EA 01822612085 School Website
Tor View School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr John Gordon	Kilworthy Road Tavistock Devon PL19 0JN 1822618515 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 10.10 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 10.23 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 10.33 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 10.48 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 10.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tavistock Tor Taxis 07811 406859 The Gate Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ 5.72 Miles
Jaycars Taxi 07860 298808 43 Walkham Clo, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HT 6.35 Miles
A2b Taxis 01822 859166 Unit K2, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7PE 6.51 Miles
Tavicab Xl 07525 730003 2 Bal La, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9PD 6.58 Miles
Yelverton Cars 01822 616695 33 Oak Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LJ 6.66 Miles
Solo Private Hire 01822 611414 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 6.75 Miles
4Hire Taxi 01822 618440 4 Vigo Bridge Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EY 6.75 Miles
First Car Taxis 01822 840015 Bedford Square, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AU 6.91 Miles
Tavistock Radio Taxis 01822 616266 1 Courtlands Rd, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EF 7.18 Miles
Vip Cars 0845 230 8014 8 Hill View, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7ND 7.26 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Princetown Spso Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
North End Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dunna Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sampford Spiney Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hexworthy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huckworthy Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sheepstor Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sampford Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walkhampton Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moortown Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huccaby Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dousland Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery	Princetown Surgery Tavistock Road Princetown Yelverton Devon PL20 6QE
Yelverton Surgery 01822 852202	The Surgery Westella Road Yelverton Devon PL20 6AS
Tavyside Health Centre 01822 613517	Abby Rise Tavistock Devon PL19 9FD
Abbey Surgery 01822 612247	Abbey Surgery 28 Plymouth Road Tavistock Devon PL19 8BU
Abbey Surgery, Tavistock - Covid Local Vaccination Service	28 Plymouth Road Tavistock PL19 8BU

Local Stores

Yelverton
4 Moorland Villas
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 6DT
01822 853372
Store Website
5.56 miles

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SPAR Horrabridge
4 Commercial Rd
Horrabridge
Yelverton
PL20 7QB
01822 853175
Store Website
5.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drake Vets Ltd
Hinnies Leg O Mutton Corner Yelverton Devon PL20 6DJ 01822 854 255 info@drakevets.co.uk drakevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 5.72 miles
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Drake Vets
11C Plymouth Road Industrial Estate Tavistock Devon PL19 9QN 01822 854255 info@drakevets.co.uk Website 6.84 miles
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Westmoor Veterinary Hospital
1 Brook Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 9BA 01822 612561 info@westmoorvets.com Website 7.04 miles
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Roborough Vet
The Old Forge House 18 Tavistock Road Roborough Plymouth Devon PL6 7BB 01752 779999 Roboroughvet@hotmail.com Website 8.89 miles
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Companion Care (Woolwell) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Unit C, Towerfield Retail Park Towerfield Dr Plymouth Devon PL6 7FG 9.13 miles


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Plymouth Veterinary Hospital
Colwill Road Estover Plymouth Devon PL6 8RP 01752 702646 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 10.14 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cadover Bridge And The Dewerstone
This Is A Nice Rewarding Walk. However It Does Have Steep Hills And Does Take Around 2 To 3 Hours To Complete. However You Could Adapt The Walk To Make It Smaller. Cadover Bridge Plymouth Lancashire PL7 5EH 6.06 miles

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River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 7.44 miles

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Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 13.68 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 13.94 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 14.51 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 14.92 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	7.8°C	7.4°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.2°C	8.1°C	9.7°C	12.3°C	14.1°C	14.8°C	15°C	11.4°C
Feels Like	5.2°C	4.5°C	4.2°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	7.1°C	10°C	12.1°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	9.9°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Moderate or heavy rain shower	Moderate rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	9.4°C	6.4°C	4.5°C	3.9°C	3.9°C	4.3°C	4.8°C	4.8°C	4.1°C	3.1°C	4.6°C	8.2°C
Feels Like	6.8°C	3°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.6°C	1°C	1.7°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	-0.8°C	1.8°C	6.2°C

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