Welcome to Tiverton

Tiverton is a small town located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Exe and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the 8th century when it was first settled by the Saxons. Tiverton was an important market town during the medieval period and was known for its wool trade. Today, Tiverton is a thriving community with a population of around 20,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Tiverton is the Tiverton Castle. The castle was built in the 1100s and was once the home of the powerful Earls of Devon. Today, the castle is open to the public and visitors can explore the castle's history and architecture. Another popular attraction in Tiverton is the Grand Western Canal. The canal was built in the early 1800s and was used to transport goods between Tiverton and the coast. Today, the canal is a popular spot for boating, fishing, and walking.

Tiverton is also home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year. The Tiverton Balloon and Music Festival is a popular event that takes place every July. The festival features hot air balloon rides, live music, and a variety of food and drink vendors. The Tiverton Literary Festival is another popular event that takes place in the town. The festival features talks and readings from a variety of authors and is a great opportunity for book lovers to meet their favorite writers.

Local Schools

School	Details
Heathcoat Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Crook	Broad Lane Tiverton Devon EX16 5HE 01884252445 School Website
Ace Tiverton Special School Free Schools Special Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Smart	Orchard Way Tiverton Devon EX16 5HB 1884763140 School Website
St Johns Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Robert Meech	Melbourne Street Tiverton Devon EX16 5LB 01884253630 School Website
The Castle Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Catherine Noble	Barrington Street Tiverton Devon EX16 6QR 01884253398 School Website
Tiverton High School Foundation School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Sammy Crook	Bolham Road Tiverton Devon EX16 6SQ 01884256655 School Website
Two Moors Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Buckley	Cowleymoor Road Tiverton Devon EX16 6HH 01884253006 School Website
Wilcombe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Reg Gilbert	Lazenby Road Wilcombe Tiverton Devon EX16 4AL 01884253025 School Website
Blundells School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Bart Wielenga	Blundell's Road Tiverton Devon EX16 4DN 01884252543 School Website
Tidcombe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Evans	Marina Way Tiverton Devon EX16 4BP 1884252973 School Website
Blundells Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Southgate	Milestones House Blundells Road Tiverton Devon EX16 4NA 01884252393 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Tiverton Parkway Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon, EX16 7EH 5.74 Miles

Newton St Cyres Sweetham Road, Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AP 9.28 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 10.62 Miles

Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 10.88 Miles

Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 11.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kiddy Cars 01884 243104 41 Carpenter Clo, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DU 0.09 Miles
Castle Executive Travel 07976 144554 84 Brewin Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5DP 0.12 Miles
Lizcabs 07899 903314 12, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6DP 0.79 Miles
Devonshire Executive Cars 01884 253080 A/1 St. Aubyns Pk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4JG 0.82 Miles
Jims Taxis 01884 250044 76 Queensway, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6JQ 0.92 Miles
Tiverton Travelink 01884 257242 1/Brickhouse Cottages/Brickhouse Hill, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6BQ 1.02 Miles
A2b Taxis 01884 251252 9 Cromwell Pk, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4QL 1.21 Miles
A And T Taxis 07971 275322 20 Magnolia Ct, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6UQ 1.23 Miles
Rt Taxi's 01884 821180 1 Bagsters Cottage, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2PG 4.76 Miles
Cully Cabs 07854 073611 21 Langlands Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1JE 4.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Howden Road Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Town Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Phoenix Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Westexe Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Walronds Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Walk Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tiverton Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tiverton Delivery Office Collection Today available until:18:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Peter Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leat Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowman Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pamerston Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Townend Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cotteylands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tiverton - Covid Local Vaccination Service	17 Market Walk Tiverton EX16 6BL
Tiverton - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	17 Market Walk Tiverton EX16 6BL
Amicus Health 01884 252337	Clare House Surgery Newport Street Tiverton Devon EX16 6NJ
Castle Place Practice 01884 252333	Castle Place Practice Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon EX16 6NP
Blundells School	Blundells Road Tiverton Devon EX16 4DT

Local Stores

Willand Mid Devon Business Park
Mid Devon Business Park
Willand
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 2QW
01884 820071
Store Website
5.36 miles

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SPAR Sampford Peverell
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3A The Mews
Smithys Way
Sampford Peverell
EX16 7FB
01884 829535
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Park Hill Veterinary Clinic
Unit 3 Harris Court Kennedy Way Tiverton Devon EX16 6RZ 01884 255336 parkhillveterinaryclinic@outlook.com Website 0.59 miles

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The Vale Veterinary Group
College Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1TG 01884 32228 mattfoad@valevetgroup.com Website 5.16 miles
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Molecare Veterinary Services Ltd
Honiton Road Stonyford Cullompton Devon EX15 1NU 01884 836213 cullompton@molecarevetservices.com 5.59 miles

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St David'S Poultry Team Ltd
Unit 2, Trading Estate Station Road Bampton Tiverton Devon EX16 9NG 01392 872 932 6.14 miles
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Dilliway Bosley Equine Veterinary Practice
Lower Besley Farm Holcombe Regis Wellington Somerset TA21 0QA 01823 673215 Website 6.80 miles

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The Vale Veterinary Group
7 Fore Street Uffculme Cullompton Devon EX15 3AN 01884 841317 valehelen@btconnect.com 7.20 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 7.68 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 8.90 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 11.62 miles Wellington

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Wellington Park
Lots Of Grass To Run Around On Though Other Dogs Are Often Present 1 Court Dr 12.48 miles

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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 13.18 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 14.11 miles

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