Welcome to Worston

Worston is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The village is situated on the eastern bank of the River Erme, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque backdrop for the village. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the countryside.

The village of Worston has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving agricultural community, with many farms and smallholdings in the area. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a small number of houses and a church. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a Grade II listed building and dates back to the 13th century.

Despite its small size, Worston has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hall is a hub of activity, hosting everything from yoga classes to community meetings. The village also has a popular pub, The Tradesman's Arms, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. Overall, Worston is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ermington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Mitchell	School Road Ermington Ivybridge Devon PL21 9NH 1548830459 School Website
Woodlands Park Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Bone	Abbot Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9TF 1752690046 School Website
Holbeton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Rickard	The Square Holbeton Plymouth Devon PL8 1LT 1752830317 School Website
Manor Primary School, Ivybridge Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dixon	Manor Way Ivybridge Devon PL21 9BG 1752893182 School Website
Yealmpton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rob Pepper	Stray Park Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2HF 01752880446 School Website
The Erme Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sara-Jane Baker	Station Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0AJ 01752892247 School Website
Stowford School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Williams	Exeter Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0BG 01752894163 School Website
Ivybridge Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Hutchinson	Harford Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0JA 01752691000 School Website
Sparkwell All Saints Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Francesca Mcloughlin	Sparkwell Plymouth Devon PL7 5DD 01752878855 School Website
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heidi Price	Meadowfield Place Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1XQ 01752343411 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 3.29 Miles

Plymouth North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB 8.05 Miles

Devonport Portland Road, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4QN 9.25 Miles

Dockyard Paisley Street, Devonport, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 1RX 9.55 Miles

Keyham Admiralty Street, Keyham, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 2BP 9.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Devon Classic Cars Ltd 01548 831393 Unit 2-3 River Park Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9NT 2.23 Miles
Tim's Taxis 01752 830225 Beechcroft, Plymouth, Devon, PL8 1NE 2.26 Miles
Ivy Cabs 01752 696969 38A Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AE 2.39 Miles
Ivycabs Of Ivybridge 01752 895555 39 Bridge Park, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0AT 2.57 Miles
Elite Cabs 01752 892222 8 Marshals Field, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0FQ 2.75 Miles
Prestige Executive Cars 01752 481400 Station House Station Road Elb, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DL 4.44 Miles
Devon Cars 01752 481400 Station House, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8DN 4.44 Miles
Plym Cabs 01752 345005 6A Plymouth Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4JR 4.58 Miles
Jttransfers 07708 915271 7, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8LJ 5.22 Miles
Wembury Cars 01752 862151 1 Barton Close, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 0LF 5.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Ford (Holbeton) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yealmpton Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Yealm Medical Centre 01752 880567	Yealm Medical Centre Market St, Yealmpton Plymouth Devon PL8 2EA
Highlands Health Centre	Fore Street Ivybridge Devon PL21 9AE
Ivybridge Medical Practice	Erme Terrace Station Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 0AJ
Chaddlewood Medical Practice	128 Bellingham Crescent Chaddlewood Plymouth Devon PL7 2QP
Modbury Health Centre 01548 830666	The Health Centre Poundwell Meadow Modbury, Ivybridge Devon PL21 0QL

Local Stores

Ivybridge
Abbots Rd
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 9TF
01752 896683
Store Website
2.10 miles

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SPAR Modbury
SPAR
California Cross Service Station
Modbury
PL21 0SG
01548 821623
Store Website
6.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dairy Health Services
The Piggery New England Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 5BA 07969862413 office@dairyhealthservices.co.uk 0.69 miles

Animals Treated
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Optivet South West
Inside South Moor Vets Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01803 467833 sw@optivet.com Website 1.71 miles

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South Moor Vets
Endsleigh Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JL 01752 892390 ivybridge@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 1.71 miles

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Woodlands Veterinary Group
Woodlands Veterinary Centre Cornwood Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 9JJ 01752 690999 thepractice@woodlandsvets.co.uk Website 1.77 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 2.52 miles

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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 2.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 3.82 miles

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Jennycliffe To Mountbatten
Plymstock Plymouth Lancashire PL9 9SW 7.11 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 7.44 miles

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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 7.89 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 8.49 miles

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River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 8.55 miles

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