Welcome to Tamar

Tamar is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Tamar, which forms the natural boundary between Devon and Cornwall. The village is known for its picturesque beauty and is a popular tourist destination. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Tamar Bridge, which is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.

The village of Tamar is surrounded by beautiful countryside, which makes it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The River Tamar is also a popular spot for water sports such as kayaking and canoeing. The village is home to several pubs and restaurants, which serve traditional Devonshire cuisine. The village also has a small market, which sells local produce and crafts.

Tamar is a peaceful and tranquil village, which is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a strong sense of community, and the locals are friendly and welcoming. The village is also home to several festivals and events throughout the year, which celebrate the local culture and traditions. Overall, Tamar is a unique and charming village that is well worth a visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bere Alston Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr G Bemister	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7AU 1822840410 School Website
Landulph School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Ball	Landulph Saltash Cornwall PL12 6ND 01752845572 School Website
Chelfham Bere Alston Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Ridley	Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EX 01822840379
Calstock Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Ben Towe	Back Road Calstock Cornwall PL18 9QL 01822832646 School Website
St Dominic Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon-Joe Wilson	St Dominic St Dominick Saltash Cornwall PL12 6SU 1579350581 School Website
St Mellion Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jon-Joe Wilson	Church Lane St. Mellion Saltash Cornwall PL12 6RG 1579350567 School Website
Mary Deans C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Wilson	Mary Dean Avenue Tamerton Foliot Plymouth Devon PL5 4LS 01752773521 School Website
Mill Ford School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Wills	Rochford Crescent Ernesettle Plymouth Devon PL5 2PY 01752300270 School Website
Ernesettle Community School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Aaron Meredith	Biggin Hill Ernesettle Plymouth Devon PL5 2RB 01752201177 School Website
Brunel Primary And Nursery Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Suzanne Cooper	Callington Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 6DX 01752848900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bere Alston Station Road, Bere Alston, Devon, PL20 7EP 1.54 Miles

Bere Ferrers Station Road, Bere Ferrers, Devon, PL20 7JS 1.67 Miles

Calstock Commercial Road, Calstock, Cornwall, PL18 9QY 2.47 Miles

Saltash Albert Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4EB 3.75 Miles

Gunnislake Station Approach, Off Sand Hill, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9DZ 3.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Transfer Services 01752 790500 104 Kenley Gardens, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2RF 3.46 Miles
A W Taxis 01752 848400 17 Homer Park, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6HJ 3.46 Miles
Premier Airport Transfers 01752 369599 Redhill Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2RT 3.63 Miles
Mbz Executive Cars 01752 369599 20 Redhill Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2RT 3.63 Miles
Cotton Taxis 01752 848484 17 Callington Road, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DU 3.70 Miles
Double Two Taxis 01752 848422 Windsor La, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6DS 3.70 Miles
Southway Taxis 01752 201120 24 Pethick Cl, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6NW 3.72 Miles
Windmill Cabs 01752 848440 99 Lower Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6JG 3.73 Miles
Airport Clipper, Taxi Airport Transfers 07962 463110 3, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4BW 3.75 Miles
Taxi Call 01752 541541 8 Frobisher Dr, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4PN 3.96 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bere Alston Surgery	Station Road Bere Alston Yelverton Devon PL20 7EJ
Ernesettle Surgery	21 Ernesettle Green Plymouth PL5 2ST
The Surgery (Tamerton Foliot) 01752 775470	Harwood Avenue Tamerton Foliot Plymouth Devon PL5 4NU
Saltash Health Centre 01752 842281	Saltash Health Centre Callington Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 6DL
Port View Surgery 01752 840115	Port View Surgery Higher Port View Saltash Cornwall PL12 4BU

Local Stores

Bere Alston
10 Fore Street
Bere Alston
Yelverton
Devon
PL20 7AD
01822 840285
shop.6985@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.59 miles

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SPAR Mote Park
SPAR
47 Mote Park
Burraton
Saltash
PL12 4JY
01752 843568
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hallum Equine Vets
South Sillaton Farm St Mellion Saltash Cornwall PL12 6PX 2.33 miles

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Albert Cottage Veterinary Clinic
66 Liskeard Road Saltash Cornwall PL12 4HG 01752 843397 general@albertcottagevets.com 3.53 miles
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Calweton Veterinary Services
12 Keast Mews Saltash Cornwall PL12 6AR 01752 846805 admin@calwetonvets.co.uk 3.71 miles


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St Budeaux Veterinary Centre
168 Victoria Road St Budeaux Plymouth Devon PL5 1QY 01752 361045 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 3.94 miles

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Nirvana Vets Ltd
Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HG 01752 748008 info@nirvanavets.com Website 4.58 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 4.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Newbridge River
Lovely Riverside Area, With A Few Different Options Of Different Length Walks (From Around 15 Mins To 45Mins) A390 Callington Lancashire PL17 7HL 5.59 miles

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Mount Edgecumbe Country Park
You Can Walk For Miles Here! Though The Estate Parklands And Fields To The Beach And Along The Coastal Path. You Can Either Come Across From Plymouth In Your Car On The Ferry And Drive To The Park Or Catch The Passenger Ferry Which Takes You Straight To The Bottom Of The Park (And More Importantly A Nice Pub!) Bay Cottage Mount Edgcumbe Torpoint Lancashire PL10 1HZ 7.59 miles

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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 7.64 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 8.56 miles

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Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 9.84 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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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 15.34 miles

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