Welcome to Rockbeare

Rockbeare is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles east of the city of Exeter and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its historic buildings and picturesque scenery.

One of the most notable buildings in Rockbeare is the St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower. Another historic building in the village is the Rockbeare Manor, which was built in the 18th century and is now used as a wedding venue and conference center.

Rockbeare is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a village shop, and a post office. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include a summer fete, a Christmas market, and a village quiz night. Overall, Rockbeare is a charming and peaceful village that offers a great quality of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: 0.1°C

Feels Like: -1.5°C

Wind: 3.1 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Rockbeare Church Of England Primary School And Pre-School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Davies	Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2EQ 1404822501 School Website
Cranbrook Education Campus Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Stephen Farmer	Tillhouse Road Cranbrook Exeter EX5 7EE 01404823293 School Website
St Martins C Of E Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Hardinge	Younghayes Road Cranbrook Exeter Devon EX5 7DT 01404515409 School Website
Whimple Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs C A Shilston	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS 01404822584 School Website
Clyst Vale Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Kevin Bawn	Station Road Broadclyst Exeter Devon EX5 3AJ 01392461407 School Website
Broadclyst Primary Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	School Lane Broadclyst Exeter Devon EX5 3JG 01392304040 School Website
West Hill Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Boulton	Beech Park West Hill Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1UQ 01404812599 School Website
Westclyst Community Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	Maddick Road Westclyst Exeter Devon EX1 3YG 1392304040 School Website
Ellen Tinkham School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Burroughs	Hollow Lane Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX1 3RW 01392467168 School Website
Monkerton Community Primary School Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Bishop	Sestertius Road Monkerton Exeter Devon EX1 3WS 1392303040

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 1.03 Miles

Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 2.24 Miles

Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 3.39 Miles

Newcourt Liberty Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AS 4.62 Miles

Polsloe Bridge Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AB 4.89 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corporate Cars 01395 233728 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 1.55 Miles
Car Hire Exeter Airport 01392 363520 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 1.55 Miles
Avis Exeter Airport 0844 544 6015 Arrivals Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 1.55 Miles
Exeter Airport Taxis 01395 234100 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 1.55 Miles
Executive Travel Exeter 01395 232261 48 Sidmouth Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JU 2.94 Miles
J K Cars 01395 232241 Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JJ 3.04 Miles
Jays Cars 01392 640001 1 Emperor Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS 3.77 Miles
Airports Direct Southwest 01392 421439 55 Whipton Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8ER 4.11 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01392 444333 50 Beacon Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8QA 4.25 Miles
Heart Taxis 01392 555444 Exeter Ex2 7Tn, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7TN 4.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rockbeare Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rush Meadows No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jack-In-The- Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oriental Restaurant No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tillhouse Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockbeare Manor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayfield Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westcott No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranbrook Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coachfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairoak Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairoak Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchill Trowden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Exeter Airport No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cranbrook Medical Practice 01404 819207	Younghayes Centre Younghayes Road Cranbrook Devon EX5 7DR
Sandfords	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS
Broadclyst Surgery	The Hellings Town Hill Broadclyst Exeter EX5 3EJ
Pinhoe Surgery 01392 469666	The Pinhoe Surgery Pinn Lane, Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX1 3SY
Hill Barton Surgery 01392 444242	Hill Barton Surgery 1 Lower Hill Barton Road Exeter Devon EX1 3EN

Local Stores

Cranbrook Younghayes Road
147 Younghayes Road
Cranbrook
Exeter
Devon
EX5 7EA
01404 514783
Store Website
1.70 miles

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SPAR Pinhoe
17
Main Road
Pinhoe
Exeter
EX4 9EY
01392 467193
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Exeter Cranbrook (Cranbrook Veterinary Centre)
London Road Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2ED 01404 823423 exeter.cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 0.29 miles
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Tor Equine Vets Ltd
Honey Pot At Hiddenoak Equine Sidmouth Road Aylesbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2JP 01392 302102 admin@torequinevets.co.uk Website 3.14 miles

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Beaumont Veterinary Centre
31 Main Road Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX4 9EY 01392 460300 admin@beaumont-vets.co.uk Website 3.43 miles
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Phoenix Equine
Kenniford Farm Clyst St Mary Exeter Devon EX5 1AQ 01392 793600 admin@phoenixequine.co.uk Website 3.78 miles

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Ark Vets - Pinhoe
3 Sandpiper Court Harrington Lane Exeter Devon EX4 8NS 01392 469770 info@arkvets-exeter.co.uk Website 3.98 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
46 Whipton Village Road Whipton Exeter Devon EX4 8AW 01392 465553 whipton@cityvets.co.uk Website 4.57 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 4.13 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 5.47 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 5.90 miles

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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 7.14 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

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Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 9.07 miles

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Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 10.13 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

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Weather Forecast

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

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Light rain
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C	3.1°C	3.4°C	5.3°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	4.9°C	4°C	3.6°C	3°C
Feels Like	0.9°C	1°C	0.7°C	0.8°C	1.6°C	4°C	5.7°C	4.9°C	2°C	1°C	0.5°C	-0.6°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

	Overcast	Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	2.1°C	1.3°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	0°C	1.4°C	3.4°C	4.2°C	3.7°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-1.3°C
Feels Like	-2°C	-3.2°C	-4.2°C	-4.7°C	-4.8°C	-3.1°C	-0.5°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	-0.8°C	-3.3°C	-5.5°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-1.8°C	-2.2°C	-2.8°C	-3.6°C	-3.1°C	-1.4°C	1.2°C	2.7°C	2.3°C	0.2°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C
Feels Like	-6.1°C	-6.9°C	-7.7°C	-8.6°C	-8.5°C	-6.8°C	-3.7°C	-1.9°C	-2°C	-3.7°C	-4.9°C	-5.6°C

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