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 Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4.6°C

Feels Like: 1.6°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: E

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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Road
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Mewstone Avenue
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Wembury Post Office
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Wembury Vicarage
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Langdon
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Hollacombe
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Spring Road (Wembury)
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Yealm Hotel
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Noss Ferry
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The Towers
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Down Thomas Post Office
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The Lea
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Staddiscombe Road
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Steer Point
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The Brook
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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
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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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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
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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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Disabled public access

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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
Disabled public access

Vaccination clinic only
Client car park

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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

Location
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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

Location
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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
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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
9.90 miles

National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge
Location
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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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