Welcome to Dart

Dart Devon is a small town located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The town is situated on the banks of the River Dart and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Dart Devon is a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque location and rich history. The town has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere.

One of the main attractions in Dart Devon is the Dartmouth Steam Railway, which runs from the town to Paignton. The railway is a popular tourist attraction and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 14th-century Dartmouth Castle and the 17th-century Butterwalk. Visitors can explore these buildings and learn about the town's fascinating history.

Dart Devon is also known for its excellent food and drink scene. The town is home to a number of restaurants and cafes, serving a range of delicious dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. There are also several pubs and bars in the town, offering a range of local beers and ciders. Overall, Dart Devon is a charming town with plenty to offer visitors, from its stunning scenery to its rich history and excellent food and drink scene.

Local Weather

Freezing fog

Temp: -0.6°C

Feels Like: -3.8°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Christophers School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Cottell	Mount Barton Staverton Totnes Devon TQ9 6PF 01803762202 School Website
Park School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Arnet Donkin	Park Road Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6EQ 01803864588 School Website
Bidwell Brook School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Burroughs	Shinner's Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JU 01803864120 School Website
Dartington Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Huish	Shinners Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JU 1803862357 School Website
River Dart Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Caunter	Shinners Bridge Dartington Devon TQ9 6JD 1803865580 School Website
Lifeworks College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dorow	Lescaze Shinners Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JD 1803865075 School Website
Broadhempston Village Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Ryder	Broadhempston Totnes Devon TQ9 6BL 1803812689 School Website
King Edward Vi Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Salt	Ashburton Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JX 1803869200 School Website
Totnes Independent School Other Independent School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ross Robens	Windmill House 21 Ashburton Road Totnes Totnes TQ9 5JT 1803864484 School Website
South Devon Steiner School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Jeff Van Zyl	Hood Manor Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6AB 01803897377 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 1.87 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 5.89 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 6.13 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 6.46 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 6.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Knight Cabs 01803 840940 8 Tolchers, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6HN 1.40 Miles
Nessies Cabs 01803 862444 14 Parklands, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HZ 1.88 Miles
Totnes Taxis 01803 864486 3 The Barns, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 1.98 Miles
Castle Cabs Of Totnes 01803 868686 17 The Barn Whiteley Farm, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 1.98 Miles
Ap Taxis 01803 840404 2 Sparrow Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PR 2.05 Miles
Bumble Cabs 01803 865588 57 Smithfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LR 2.10 Miles
Annas Taxis 01803 782272 2/Jellicoe Villas/Plymouth Rd, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LH 2.13 Miles
Abacus Cabs 07790 345321 The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DR 2.14 Miles
And Some Cabs 01803 840009 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 2.18 Miles
Dart Taxis 01803 865575 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 2.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Staverton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dartington Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staverton Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Littlehempston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huxhams Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dartington Post Office Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cott Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadhempston Vicarage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Bourtons No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Almshouses No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Week No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Droridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swallowfields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadhempston Post Office Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broadhempston Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Babbage Road Totnes TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Babbage Road Totnes TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery 01803 862671	Leatside Surgery Babbage Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JA
Catherine House Surgery 01803 862073	Westward House New Walk Totnes Devon TQ9 5WB
St. Andrews Medical Centre 01803 812621	Silver Street Ipplepen Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5QA

Local Stores

Ipplepen
Fore Street
Ipplepen
Ipplepen
Devon
TQ12 5RH
01803 814236
Store Website
2.89 miles

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SPAR Totnes
SPAR
1 - 2 Christina Way
Bridgetown
Totnes
TQ9 5UU
01803 862895
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blackdown Equine Vets
The Old Dairy Shadrack Berry Pomeroy Totnes Devon TQ9 6LR 01626 824 600 office@blackdownequine.co.uk 1.78 miles

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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
Dart Vale Vets Station Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JR 01803 862 142 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
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Seymour Vets - Totnes
Smugglers Inn Steamer Quay Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5AL 01803 866 283 reception@seymourvets.co.uk Website 2.36 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
19 West Street Ashburton Devon TQ13 7DT 01364 652376 nurses-ashburton@dartvale.co.uk Website 4.71 miles
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South Devon Veterinary Hospital
The Old Cider Works Old Cider Works Lane Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5GH 01626 367972 info@southdevonvets.co.uk Website 4.72 miles
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The House Vet
2 Town Cottages Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5NX 01626 353350 karen@thehousevet.co.uk Website 4.76 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 5.48 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 5.72 miles Torquay

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Cockington Country Park
Enjoy The Meadow With Your Dog Or Stroll Around Some Of The Many Paths On This Beautiful Estate With Its Woodlands And Water Garden. This Walking Route Is A Little Over 3-Miles And Lets You Explore It All. TQ2 6XA 5.86 miles From Torquay Or Paignton Turn At The Livermead Hotel – Signposted ‘Cockington Country Park’ And Follow The Lane Into The Village, Where There Are Two Car Parks (Cycle Hub & Village).

Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 5.98 miles

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Lower Dart Valley
This Is A 6.5 Mile Circular Walk Of The Lower Part Of The River Dart Estuary Starting At Dittisham. We Combined Our Walk With A Visit To The National Trust Owned Greenway House, The Summer Home Of Agatha Christie. If Parking Here, Follow The Route Anti-Clockwise, As It Is Important To Cross Using The Dittisham Ferry First As This Is The One That Stops Running First. Malvern Cottage Higher St Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0HT 6.56 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Stover Country Park
A Lovely Walk Around Stover Lake And The Surrounding Woodland With Lots Of Marked Trails To Make Your Walk As Short Or As Long As You Like. Dogs Can Be Let Off The Lead But Must Be Kept Out Of The Lake. It Is Mostly Flat So Suitable For Wheelchairs And Pushchairs. Toilets Are Available Near The Carpark And There Is A Picnic Area Under The Trees. Carriage Dr Heathfield 7.46 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

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Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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