Welcome to Whimple

Whimple is a small village located in the East Devon district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the River Clyst and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,200 people and is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and friendly community.

One of the main attractions in Whimple is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and impressive tower. The church is also home to a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit.

Whimple is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, post office, and pub. The New Fountain Inn is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering a warm welcome and a great selection of food and drink. The village also has a number of community events throughout the year, including a summer fete, Christmas fair, and regular farmers' markets. Overall, Whimple is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.2°C

Feels Like: 7.3°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Whimple Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs C A Shilston	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS 01404822584 School Website
Cranbrook Education Campus Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Stephen Farmer	Tillhouse Road Cranbrook Exeter EX5 7EE 01404823293 School Website
Rockbeare Church Of England Primary School And Pre-School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Davies	Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2EQ 1404822501 School Website
West Hill Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Boulton	Beech Park West Hill Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1UQ 01404812599 School Website
The Wildings Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Rees-Lee	Royston Farm Talaton Exeter EX5 2RR 1392692212 School Website
Clyst Hydon Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Rousseau	Clyst Hydon Cullompton Devon EX15 2ND 01884277255 School Website
St Martins C Of E Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Hardinge	Younghayes Road Cranbrook Exeter Devon EX5 7DT 01404515409 School Website
The Kings School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Rob Gammon	Barrack Road Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1RA 01404812982 School Website
Plymtree Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Postlethwaite	Plymtree Cullompton Devon EX15 2JU 01884277294 School Website
Clyst Vale Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Kevin Bawn	Station Road Broadclyst Exeter Devon EX5 3AJ 01392461407 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 0.18 Miles

Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 2.96 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 3.39 Miles

Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 5.24 Miles

Newcourt Liberty Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AS 6.68 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Car Hire Exeter Airport 01392 363520 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.61 Miles
Corporate Cars 01395 233728 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.61 Miles
Exeter Airport Taxis 01395 234100 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.61 Miles
Avis Exeter Airport 0844 544 6015 Arrivals Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.61 Miles
Horseshoe Taxis 01404 850800 2 Ash Cottages, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3BL 3.77 Miles
J K Cars 01395 232241 Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JJ 4.25 Miles
Executive Travel Exeter 01395 232261 48 Sidmouth Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JU 4.70 Miles
The Green Taxi Co 01395 568111 1 Meadow Drive, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0DN 5.22 Miles
J And J Taxis 01395 568237 10 Hacker Close, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0HF 5.47 Miles
Jays Cars 01392 640001 1 Emperor Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS 5.73 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Whimple Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowle Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hand & Pen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchill Trowden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whimple Wood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oriental Restaurant Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allercombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ex11 Spilsby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larkbeare Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockbeare Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Aunk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westwood Broadclyst Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clyst St Lawrence Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sandfords	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS
Cranbrook Medical Practice 01404 819207	Younghayes Centre Younghayes Road Cranbrook Devon EX5 7DR
Coleridge Medical Centre 01404 814447	Coleridge Medical Centre Canaan Way Ottery St.Mary Devon EX11 1EQ
Broadclyst Surgery	The Hellings Town Hill Broadclyst Exeter EX5 3EJ
Bradninch Surgery	4 Millway Bradninch Devon EX5 4NL

Local Stores

Cranbrook Younghayes Road
147 Younghayes Road
Cranbrook
Exeter
Devon
EX5 7EA
01404 514783
Store Website
3.48 miles

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SPAR Feniton
SPAR
13 Winchester Close
Feniton
EX14 3EX
01404 851052
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Exeter Cranbrook (Cranbrook Veterinary Centre)
London Road Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2ED 01404 823423 exeter.cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 2.01 miles
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Animals Treated
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Otter Vets
64 Mill Street Ottery St. Mary Devon EX11 1AF 01404 814322 3.37 miles
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Animals Treated
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Tor Equine Vets Ltd
Honey Pot At Hiddenoak Equine Sidmouth Road Aylesbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2JP 01392 302102 admin@torequinevets.co.uk Website 4.02 miles

Animals Treated
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Poultry Health Services At Mount Vets
Colliton Bridge Broadhembury Honiton Devon EX14 3LJ 01404 841011 poultryandgamebirds@poultryhealthservices.com Website 4.99 miles

Animals Treated
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Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
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Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
Wed	09:00	17:30
Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
Thu	09:00	17:30
Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
Fri	09:00	17:30
Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
Sat	closed	closed
Your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet
Sun	closed	closed
Outside of these hours your call will be diverted to the emergency Vet

Mount Vets Farm And Poultry
Colliton Barton Broadhembury Honiton Devon EX14 3LJ 01404 841 011 stuart@syvs.co.uk 4.99 miles

Animals Treated
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Beaumont Veterinary Centre
31 Main Road Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX4 9EY 01392 460300 admin@beaumont-vets.co.uk Website 5.23 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Emergency service provided outside of these hours via usual Practice tel no
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Emergency service provided outside of these hours via usual Practice tel no
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Emergency service provided outside of these hours via usual Practice tel no
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Emergency service provided outside of these hours via usual Practice tel no
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Local Dog Walks

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 4.54 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 6.70 miles

Location what3words glad.earlobes.thorax

Otterton Circuit
A Walk With A Great Mixture Of Landscapes And Views In South East Devon. About 5 Miles Along The Beautiful River Otter And Then Along The Coast Path And Back To Otterton For Afternoon Tea. 7 Fore St Otterton 7.75 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

Location what3words bump.atom.intention

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 7.95 miles

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Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 10.72 miles

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Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 12.11 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear
Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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