Welcome to West Wembury

West Wembury is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its stunning views of the sea and surrounding countryside. The village is home to a small community of residents who enjoy a peaceful and tranquil way of life.

One of the main attractions of West Wembury is its beautiful beach, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. The beach is a great place to relax and soak up the sun, and there are plenty of opportunities for swimming, surfing, and other water sports. The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds, making it a great spot for nature lovers.

In addition to its natural beauty, West Wembury is also home to a number of historic landmarks and attractions. These include the Wembury Old Mill, which dates back to the 16th century and is now a popular tourist attraction, as well as the St. Werburgh's Church, which is a Grade I listed building and features stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Overall, West Wembury is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Devon.

Local Schools

School	Details
Wembury Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyn Chamberlain	Knighton Road Wembury Plymouth Devon PL9 0EB 1752862459 School Website
Newton Ferrers Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Penelope Bishop	Newton Ferrers Dillons The Green Plymouth Devon PL8 1AS 01752872630 School Website
Coombe Dean School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Dyke	Charnhill Way Elburton Plymouth Devon PL9 8ES 01752406961 School Website
Goosewell Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Marc Leader	Goosewell Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 9HD 1752482960 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Harding	Elliott's Hill Brixton Plymouth Devon PL8 2AG 01752880436 School Website
Elburton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Keith Smithers	Haye Road South Elburton Plymouth Devon PL9 8HJ 01752404489 School Website
Hooe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Kate Lewin	Hooe Road Hooe Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 9RG 01752402042 School Website
Plymstock School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Yendell	Church Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 9AZ 01752402679 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
Pomphlett Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Makelis	Howard Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 7ES 1752408966 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 4.85 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 5.70 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 6.07 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 6.61 Miles

St Budeaux Ferry Road Wolseley Road, St Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1JJ 7.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Wembury Cars 01752 862151 1 Barton Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 0LF 0.30 Miles
Jttransfers 07708 915271 7, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8LJ 2.21 Miles
Devon Cars 01752 481400 Station House, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DN 2.66 Miles
Prestige Executive Cars 01752 481400 Station House Station Road Elb, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DL 2.66 Miles
Airport Transfers 07903 150030 Hooe Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9RG 2.67 Miles
Taxisfirst 01752 222222 Unit 34-35/Faraday Mill Business Pk/Faraday Rd, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0ST 3.61 Miles
Door Airport Door 07885 272505 88 South View Terrace, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9DH 4.11 Miles
Express Taxis 01752 669999 15 The Parade, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2JW 4.11 Miles
Armada Cabs And Express Taxis 01752 265419 86 Vauxhall Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0EY 4.12 Miles
Duchess Cars 07805 883521 39 Whitefriars Lane, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9RA 4.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mewstone Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wembury Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wembury Vicarage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langdon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollacombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Road (Wembury) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yealm Hotel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Noss Ferry No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Towers No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Down Thomas Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Lea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staddiscombe Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Steer Point No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Brook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wembury Surgery 01752 862118	The Surgery 51 Hawthorn Dr, Wembury Plymouth Devon PL9 0BE
Newton Ferrers Branch Surgery	Bishops Court Newton Hill Newton Ferrers Plymouth Devon PL8 1AA
Church View Surgery 01752 403206	Church View Surgery 30 Holland Road,Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 9BN
Church View Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	30 Holland Road Plymstock Plymouth PL9 9BW
Church View Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	30 Holland Road Plymstock Plymouth PL9 9BW

Local Stores

Newton Ferrers
1 Newton Hill
Newton Ferrers
Plymouth
Devon
PL8 1BG
01752 872234
Store Website
1.68 miles

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SPAR Old Laira Road
SPAR
252 Old Laira Road
Plymouth
PL3 6AF
01752 667542
Store Website
4.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Elm Veterinary Group
Plymstock Clinic 2 Horncross Road Plymouth Devon PL9 9BU 01752 481599 admin@plymouthvets.com Website 2.65 miles
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Animals Treated
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Plymstock Veterinary Centre
70 Pomphlett Road Plymstock Plymouth Devon PL9 7BN 01752 492293 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 3.06 miles
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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 4.08 miles

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Lipson Veterinary Centre
42 Lipson Road Lipson Plymouth Devon PL4 8PW 01752 664866 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 4.34 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Coypool Road Plymouth Devon PL7 4TB 01752 342715 plymouth@jollyes.co.uk 4.83 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Plympton Veterinary Centre
Hillcrest Drive Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 2DX 01752 344188 admin@plymouthvets.co.uk Website 4.84 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 2.89 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 5.03 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 5.70 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 9.79 miles

Location what3words clearcut.including.facelift

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 9.90 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 10.44 miles

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