Welcome to Turnchapel

Turnchapel is a small village located in the south of Devon, England. It is situated on the eastern bank of the River Plym, opposite the city of Plymouth. The village has a rich history, dating back to the 16th century when it was a busy fishing port. Today, Turnchapel is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy its picturesque scenery and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Turnchapel is its stunning coastline. The village is surrounded by beautiful beaches and coves, which offer visitors the chance to relax and soak up the sun. The nearby Mount Batten peninsula is also a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts, with opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. For those who prefer to stay on land, there are plenty of walking and cycling trails to explore, including the South West Coast Path which runs through the village.

Despite its small size, Turnchapel has a thriving community, with a range of local amenities including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. John's Church which dates back to the 19th century. Overall, Turnchapel is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a taste of traditional Devonshire life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hooe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kate Lewin	Hooe Road Hooe Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 9RG 01752402042 School Website
Oreston Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Amy Chivers	Oreston Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 7JY 01752402050 School Website
Prince Rock Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Cheryl Brake	Embankment Road Plymouth Devon PL4 9JF 1752257698 School Website
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Finola Gill	2 Beaumont Road St Judes Plymouth Devon PL4 9BE 01752225420 School Website
A C E Alternative Complementary Education Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Westwood	Martins Gate Bretonside Plymouth Devon PL4 0AT 01752396100 School Website
Pomphlett Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Makelis	Howard Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 7ES 1752408966 School Website
Salisbury Road Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ciara Moran	Salisbury Road Plymouth Devon PL4 8QZ 1752660566 School Website
Morley Meadow Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Duncan	51 Encombe Street Plymouth PL9 7GN 1752401293 School Website
Plymstock School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Yendell	Church Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 9AZ 01752402679 School Website
Plymouth College Of Art Higher Education Institutions Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Professor Paul Fieldsend-Danks	Tavistock Place Plymouth Devon PL4 8AT 1752203434 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 1.76 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 2.73 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 3.10 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 3.56 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 4.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Transfers 07903 150030 Hooe Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9RG 0.47 Miles
Taxisfirst 01752 222222 Unit 34-35/Faraday Mill Business Pk/Faraday Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0ST 0.66 Miles
Armada Cabs And Express Taxis 01752 265419 86 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0EY 1.06 Miles
Express Taxis 01752 669999 15 The Parade, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2JW 1.07 Miles
Duchess Cars 07805 883521 39 Whitefriars Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9RA 1.07 Miles
Door Airport Door 07885 272505 88 South View Terrace, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9DH 1.10 Miles
Louannon Cars Of Plymouth 01752 510689 54 Mount Gould Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PU 1.29 Miles
Miter Limousine Services 01752 317517 123 Cornwall St, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1PA 1.61 Miles
Armada Cars 01752 666222 35 Union Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3LU 1.68 Miles
Excel Cabs 01752 666699 3 Bath St, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3LT 1.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Turnchapel Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallsend Industrial Estate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jennycliff Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oreston Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hooe Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Statfold Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornyville Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cattedown Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Annes Battery Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Annes Battery Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Hooe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cattedown Trading Estate Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Plymouth Mail Centre Collection Today available until:19:30 Weekday Last Collection:19:30 Saturday Last Collection:17:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Elliott Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wycliffe Surgery 01752 229902	8 Cattedown Road Cattedown Plymouth Devon PL4 0BZ
Dean Cross Surgery 01752 404743	Dean Cross Surgery 21 Radford Park Road Plymstock, Plymouth Devon PL9 9DL
Friary House Surgery 01752 663138	Friary House Surgery 2A Beaumont Road St.Judes, Plymouth Devon PL4 9BH
Beaumont Villa Surgery 01752 663776	Beaumont Villa Surgery 23 Beaumont Rd, St Judes Plymouth Devon PL4 9BL
Church View Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	30 Holland Road Plymstock Plymouth PL9 9BW

Local Stores

Embankment Road
38-40 Embankment Road
Prince Rock
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 9HY
01752 303299
Store Website
0.83 miles

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SPAR Derrys Cross
82
Royal Parade
Plymouth
PL1 1EW
01752 262150
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Plymstock Veterinary Centre
70 Pomphlett Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 7BN 01752 492293 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 0.91 miles
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Animals Treated
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Vets4pets Plymouth
Inside Pets At Home Unit A2 Friary Retail Park Exeter Street Plymouth Devon PL4 0HD 01752 235140 plymouth@vets4pets.co.uk Website 0.98 miles

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Elm Veterinary Group
Plymstock Clinic 2 Horncross Road Plymouth Devon PL9 9BU 01752 481599 admin@plymouthvets.com Website 1.25 miles
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Lipson Veterinary Centre
42 Lipson Road Lipson Plymouth Devon PL4 8PW 01752 664866 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 1.26 miles
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Harwell Veterinary Centre (Edmund H Shillabeer)
10 Peverell Park Road Peverell Plymouth Devon PL3 4NA 01752 662312 harwellvetcentre@gmail.com Website 2.23 miles
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Animals Treated
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consultations 9 am-9.30am 6 pm-7 pm
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consultations 9am-930am 6pm-7pm
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consultations 9am-930am 6pm-7pm
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consultations 9am-930am 6pm-7pm
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consultations 9am-930am 6pm-7pm
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consultations 9am-930am
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Rosehill Veterinary Clinic
T A Grinter 61 Molesworth Road Stoke Plymouth Devon PL1 5PF 01752 562575 rosehillvetsinfo@gmail.com Website 2.31 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 0.52 miles

Location what3words flight.dairy.this

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 2.72 miles

Location what3words scam.radar.rainy

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 7.95 miles

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Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 8.16 miles

Location what3words frock.wicket.crescendo

Seaton Beach
The Moorings Downderry Torpoint Lancashire PL11 3LL 11.14 miles Season Beach Cafe Pl11 3Jq

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Thurlestone Beach
This Is A Huge Beautiful Dog Friendly Beach, It Is Also A Very Quiet Spot Compared To Most Beaches! Lovely Clean Clear Water &Amp; Lots Of Pretty Rock Pools To Explore, Also Cliff Walks/Coastal Path &Amp; National Trust Wetlands To Admire, A Truly Beautiful Spot. Thurlestone Beach Is A National Trust Beach Near Kingsbridge Ilbert Rd 12.63 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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