Welcome to Clapham

Clapham is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the South Hams district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views, historic buildings, and friendly community. Clapham is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the charm of rural England.

One of the main attractions in Clapham is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is known for its stunning stained glass windows. Visitors can also explore the Clapham Court, a historic manor house that was built in the 16th century. The manor house is now a private residence, but visitors can still admire its impressive architecture from the outside.

Clapham is also a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect destination for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The nearby River Avon is a popular spot for fishing and boating. Overall, Clapham is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the beauty and history of rural England.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.3°C

Wind: 22.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Outdoors School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mrs Robyn Vincent	Straw Barn Barton Lane Shillingford Abbot Exeter Devon EX2 9QQ 1392832632 School Website
Kenn Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lorraine Curry	Kennford Exeter Devon EX6 7TX 1392832347 School Website
Doddiscombsleigh Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Martin Harding	Doddiscombsleigh Exeter Devon EX6 7PR 01647252253 School Website
Ide Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Alice Purcell	High Street Ide Exeter Devon EX2 9RN 1392259964 School Website
Alphington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Sharon Tarr	Wheatsheaf Way Alphington Exeter Devon EX2 8RQ 1392254291 School Website
West Exe School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Fossey	Hatherleigh Road Exeter EX2 9JU 1392660100
Barley Lane School Foundation Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr David Jones	Barley Lane St Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1TA 01392430774 School Website
Bowhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Dentith	Buddle Lane St Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1JT 1392206585 School Website
West Exe Childrens Centre La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Baker	Cowick Street Exeter Devon EX4 1HL 01392279361 School Website
Torlands Academy Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Frances Harland	Merrivale Road St Thomas Exeter EX4 1PT 1392495437

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Exeter St Thomas Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1AJ 3.51 Miles

Exeter Central Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB 4.19 Miles

Digby And Sowton Digby Drive, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AW 4.22 Miles

Exeter St Davids Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT 4.23 Miles

St James' Park Well Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6QB 4.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Carrs Cars 01392 833533 13 Gissons Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UB 1.74 Miles
Devon Executive Chauffeurs 056 0154 3848 Townsend, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UG 2.05 Miles
Anthonys Cars 01392 203313 St Andrews Yard, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8EP 3.38 Miles
Travel Connections 01392 422422 57 Beaufort Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9AA 3.39 Miles
The Sowton And Topsham Cab Co 01392 879090 57 Beaufort Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9AA 3.39 Miles
Grecian Cabs 01392 203646 12 St. Leonards Av, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4DL 3.74 Miles
Gemini Taxis 01392 666666 50A-53A South Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EE 3.87 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01392 669669 Jasmine House, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AZ 3.89 Miles
Street Cars 01392 494246 36 Milton Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6BN 3.97 Miles
Tudor Taxis 07753 454329 252 Exwick Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BA 4.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Clapham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oak Lodge Dunchideock Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunchideock Bridge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunchideock (Thatch) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shillingford St George Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kennford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gissons Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Green Acres Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shillingford Abbot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Peamore (Frank Tuckers) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doddiscombesleigh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kenn Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Ide Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aldens Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Ashton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Ide Lane Surgery 01392 428900	Ide Lane Surgery Ide Lane, Alphington Exeter Devon EX2 8UP
Secure Service Scheme 01392 823152	Devon Health Ltd,Unit 10, Manaton Crt,Manaton Close Exeter Devon EX2 8PF
Exeter Headache Clinic 01392 676679	St Thomas Health Centre Cowick Street Exeter Devon EX4 1HJ
St Thomas Medical Group 01392 676676	St Thomas Health Centre Cowick Street, St Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1HJ
St Thomas Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St Thomas Health Centre Cowick Street St Thomas Exeter EX4 1HJ

Local Stores

Exeter - Alphington Road
107 Alphington Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 8JD
01392 459634
Store Website
2.87 miles

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SPAR Alphington
SPAR
30 Myrtle Close
Ide Lane, Alphington
Exeter
EX2 8UX
01392 258103
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
12 Lovelace Gardens Alphington Exeter Devon EX2 8XQ 01392 493 999 alphington@cityvets.co.uk Website 2.59 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Moorgate Veterinary Group
Old Mines Road Christow Exeter Devon EX6 7PL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 3.18 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

St Davids Veterinary Group - Exminster
St Davids Veterinary Clinic Shell House, Dawlish Road Exminster Exeter Devon EX6 8AA 01392 422898 exminster@stdavidsvets.com Website 3.32 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	10:30
Sun	closed	closed

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cityvets (Exeter) Ltd
101 Buddle Lane St. Thomas Exeter Devon EX4 1QS 01392 250000 buddle@cityvets.co.uk Website 3.54 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Exeter Veterinary Surgery
302 Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 6HG 01392 491838 vets@exetervets.co.uk Website 3.98 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

St Davids Veterinary Group - Exeter
St Davids Veterinary Hospital St David'S Station Exeter Devon EX4 4NT 01392 271221 hospital@stdavidsvets.com Website 4.23 miles
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Animals Treated
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Sat	09:00	17:00
1PM-2PM Closed
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Haldon Forest Park
Haldon Forest Has Loads Of Walks And Cycle Trails, There’S Something For Everyone. There’S A Cafe, Cycle And Segway Hire. King'S Rd Exeter Lancashire EX6 7XR 1.32 miles

Location what3words uses.families.nightfall

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 3.66 miles

Location what3words list.drank.allow

Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 4.77 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

Location what3words vocal.gosh.claw

Tottiford Reservoir
My Dog Adores This Walk, Lots Of Water And Wooded Area To Run Around In. Can Get Rather Muddy In Wetter Times Of The Year. Tottiford Reservoir Lancashire 5.39 miles

Location what3words hardening.waxing.since

Parke Bovey Tracey
B3387 Lancashire 7.36 miles

Location what3words crouch.buzzards.spell

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 7.52 miles

Location what3words glad.earlobes.thorax

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	Patchy rain nearby	Light rain	Light drizzle	Light drizzle	Patchy rain nearby	Light snow	Light snow
Temp	15°C	14.9°C	14.8°C	15.1°C	16.2°C	17.1°C	17°C	12.2°C	6.4°C	3.3°C	1.3°C	-0.7°C
Feels Like	14.2°C	13.6°C	13.1°C	14.7°C	16.1°C	17°C	17°C	9.2°C	1.4°C	-2.3°C	-5.6°C	-8.8°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

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.3°C	-3.9°C	-5.4°C	-6.6°C	-7.3°C	-6.5°C	-3.8°C	-1.5°C	-0.9°C	-1.7°C	-3.8°C	-6.4°C
Feels Like	-10.8°C	-12.7°C	-14.4°C	-15.7°C	-16.3°C	-15.1°C	-11.6°C	-8.5°C	-7.5°C	-8.1°C	-10.1°C	-13.2°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-6.5°C	-7.2°C	-7.8°C	-8.4°C	-6.6°C	-4.2°C	-1.8°C	1.1°C	2.7°C	2.6°C	2.6°C	-1.8°C
Feels Like	-13.3°C	-13.4°C	-13.1°C	-12.2°C	-10.2°C	-8.1°C	-6.1°C	-3.3°C	-1.7°C	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-7.5°C

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