Welcome to Eastington

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

The village of Eastington has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops, pubs, and other businesses catering to the needs of the local community. Today, the village is a quiet and peaceful place, with a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Eastington has a number of amenities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a number of local shops and businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, offering a range of food and drink options. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits.

Local Schools

School	Details
Lapford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Eastington Road Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6QE 0 136383292 School Website
Morchard Bishop Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Sam Butler	Church Street Morchard Bishop Crediton Devon EX17 6PJ 1363877328 School Website
East Worlington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Johnson	East Worlington Crediton Devon EX17 4TS 01884861722 School Website
Copplestone Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Mellor	Bewsley Hill Copplestone Crediton Devon EX17 5NX 0 136384265 School Website
Bow Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Wilmott	Station Road Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6HU 0 136382319 School Website
Witheridge Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Thomas	Fore Street Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AH 1884860518 School Website
Chulmleigh Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580535 School Website
Chulmleigh Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Michael Johnson	Beacon Road Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7AA 01769580215 School Website
Sandford School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ed Nichols	Sandford Crediton Devon EX17 4NE 01363772256 School Website
North Tawton Community Primary School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Tara Penny	Exeter Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2HB 183782284 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lapford Station Drive, Off A377, Lapford, Devon, EX17 6QU 1.46 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 2.49 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 4.04 Miles

Eggesford Adjacent A377, Eggesford, Devon, EX18 7JZ 4.42 Miles

Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 6.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 6.76 Miles
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 7.95 Miles
Galaxy Travel 2000 01837 82005 Church House, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2SY 8.60 Miles
Chulmleigh And Witheridge Taxi 07922 131473 Simmons Farm &Amp; Holidays, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9NU 9.87 Miles
Adriens Private Hire 01769 573513 6 Spearfield Close, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4SE 10.43 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 10.68 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 10.77 Miles
South Molton Taxis Service Ltd 01769 573636 Dominick's Close/Parsonage La, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AX 10.79 Miles
A And L Taxis 01769 572169 1/Westhill/Pathfields Business Pk, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BS 11.26 Miles
South West Camper Hire 01392 811931 The Barn, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HH 12.06 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Eastington Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forches Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saxtons Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield Lapford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bugford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Turning Ways Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeo Vale Industrial Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Popeswood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fore Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Davids Land Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morchard Bishop Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nymet Rowland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brownstone Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barton House Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery Morchard Bishop	Chulmleigh Road Morchard Bishop Devon EX17 6NZ
Bow Medical Practice 01363 82333	Iter Cross Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6FB
Mid Devon Medical Practice 01884 860205	Witheridge Medical Centre Cannington Rd, Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8EZ
Wallingbrook Health Centre 01769 580295	Wallingbrook Health Ctr Back Lane Chulmleigh Devon EX18 7DL
North Tawton Medical Practice	Essington North Tawton Devon EX20 2EX

Local Stores

Bow - Burston Cross Road
Burston Cross
Burston Road
Crediton
Devon
EX17 6LA
01363 82986
Store Website
4.94 miles

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SPAR Lapford Cross
Lapford Cross
Crediton
EX17 6QT
01363 83847
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
Popes Lane Surgery Lapford Crediton Devon EX17 6PU 01363 83317 1.23 miles

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Equus Vets
Newton Lane Zeal Monachorum Crediton Devon EX17 6LL 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 4.48 miles

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West Ridge Veterinary Practice Ltd
5 Chapple Road Witheridge Tiverton Devon EX16 8AS 01884 860236 4.94 miles

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Jonathan Wood
Roysden Barnstaple Cross Crediton Devon EX17 2EP 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 6.04 miles
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North Park Veterinary Group
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 82327 info@northparkvets.co.uk Website 6.90 miles
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Equus Vets
64 Fore Street North Tawton Devon EX20 2DT 01837 214004 info@equusvets.co.uk Website 6.90 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 3.47 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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Heywood Woods
A Lovely Forest Walk With Reasonably Flat Paths, A Free Car Park And An The Mound Of An Old Castle. You Can Walk Alongside The River Taw Or Swimm If You're The Dog. The Forest Has Some Wonderfully Old Douglas Firs From The Original Eggesford Estate. A Lovely Walk. Little Rashleigh Bridge Reeve Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7BE 5.81 miles Follow The Road From Wembworthy Towards The A 377 At A Very Sharp Bend In The Road Turn Left Heywoods Forest Car Park About A Mile Or So Down This Road.

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Winkleigh Wood
Round Robin Walk Through Forestry Commission Land Bude Hill Winkleigh Lancashire EX19 8LD 6.15 miles There Is A Little Bit Of Parking At The Entrance On Bude Hill. Normally Fairly Dry And Sheltered. Round Robin Walk Normally Takes Between 30-45 Minutes At Reasonable Pace.

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Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 11.86 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 13.70 miles

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Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 15.41 miles

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