Welcome to Shobrooke

Shobrooke is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles from 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 Shobrooke is the St. Swithin's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a beautiful tower and stained glass windows. Another historic building in the village is Shobrooke Park, which was built in the 18th century and is now a private residence. The park features a lake, woodland, and gardens, and is a popular spot for walking and picnicking.

In addition to its historic buildings, Shobrooke is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop and post office, a pub, and a farm shop. The village has a strong sense of community, with regular events and activities taking place throughout the year. Overall, Shobrooke is a charming and peaceful village that offers a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Haywards Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Smith	East Street Crediton Devon EX17 3AX 01363772970 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paula Smith	Western Road Crediton Devon EX17 3LU 01363773401 School Website
Sandford School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ed Nichols	Sandford Crediton Devon EX17 4NE 01363772256 School Website
Newton St Cyres Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Durward-Akhurst	Newton St Cyres Exeter Devon EX5 5DD 01392851267 School Website
Landscore Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Main	Threshers Crediton Devon EX17 3JH 01363772018 School Website
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Claire Theedom	Cheriton Fitzpaine Crediton Devon EX17 4AN 01363866456 School Website
Thorverton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Holding	School Lane Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NR 01392860374 School Website
Brampford Speke Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Fee	Brampford Speke Exeter Devon EX5 5HE 01392841414 School Website
Avanti Hall School Free Schools Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Phil Arnold	Cowley Bridge Road Exeter EX4 5AD 1392757371 School Website
Stoke Canon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Louise Herbert	Stoke Canon Exeter Devon EX5 4AS 01392841279 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Newton St Cyres Sweetham Road, Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AP 1.75 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 1.80 Miles

Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 5.20 Miles

Exeter St Davids Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT 5.72 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 6.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 1.35 Miles
South West Camper Hire 01392 811931 The Barn, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HH 5.08 Miles
Spillers Chauffeur Hire Co 01392 433560 Lodge Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4AB 5.51 Miles
Airport Suppliers 01392 860986 Unit 1A, Exeter, Devon, EX5 4DB 5.52 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01392 427699 17 Old Bakery Cl, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2UZ 5.56 Miles
Tudor Taxis 07753 454329 252 Exwick Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BA 5.69 Miles
Capital Taxis 01392 433433 3 Isambard Parade, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4BX 5.79 Miles
A1 Cabs Contracts Ltd 01392 218888 54 Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SR 6.07 Miles
A1 Cars 01392 271888 54 Queen St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SR 6.07 Miles
Heart Taxis 01392 555555 3Rd Floor 25-26 Gandy St, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS 6.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shobrooke Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creedy Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramble Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downes Lodge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blagdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crediton Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crediton Delivery Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Smallbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Tesco No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upton Hellions No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Exeter Road Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifford Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shute No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Redlands Primary Care - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Joseph Locke Way Crediton EX17 3FD
Redlands Primary Care 03333 442988	Newcombes Crediton Devon EX17 2AR
The Surgery Cheriton Fitzpaine	Barton Close Cheriton Fitzpaine Devon EX17 4JB
Thorverton	The Surgery The Bury Thorverton Exeter Devon EX5 5NT
Pathfinder Surgery	Pathfinder Village Exeter Devon EX6 6BT

Local Stores

Exeter - Queen Street
37-39 Queen Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3SR
01392 276716
Store Website
6.07 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Crediton
Exeter Road
Crediton
EX17 3BN
01363 776814
Store Website
1.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Exeter Road Crediton Devon EX17 3BN 01363 772 860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 1.65 miles
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Jonathan Wood
Roysden Barnstaple Cross Crediton Devon EX17 2EP 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 3.54 miles
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Jonathan Wood Ltd
Bernaville Nurseries Cowley Exeter Devon EX5 5EU 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 3.97 miles
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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Rooms Rear Tedburn St Mary Village Hall Tedburn St Mary Tedburn Exeter Devon EX6 6DZ 01363 772860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 5.21 miles

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St Davids Veterinary Group - Exeter
St Davids Veterinary Hospital St David'S Station Exeter Devon EX4 4NT 01392 271221 hospital@stdavidsvets.com Website 5.72 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
101 Buddle Lane St. Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1QS 01392 250000 buddle@cityvets.co.uk Website 6.13 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.97 miles

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Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 7.13 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 8.68 miles

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 10.17 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 10.20 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 11.63 miles

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