Welcome to Edginswell

Edginswell is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Torquay and is known for its picturesque countryside and stunning views of the English Channel. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Despite its small size, Edginswell has a thriving community and is home to a number of local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a primary school, which serves the local area and is highly regarded for its academic standards. In addition, Edginswell is well-connected to the surrounding area, with regular bus services to Torquay and other nearby towns.

One of the main attractions of Edginswell is its natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby coast is also a popular destination for visitors, with its sandy beaches and clear blue waters. Overall, Edginswell is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.6°C

Wind: 11.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Shiphay Learning Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Kate Lee	Exe Hill Shiphay Torquay Devon TQ2 7NF 01803613556 School Website
Torquay Boys Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Pete Lawrence	Shiphay Manor Drive Torquay Devon TQ2 7EL 01803615501 School Website
Sherwell Valley Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Cristy Nelson	Hawkins Avenue Torquay Devon TQ2 6ES 01803613296 School Website
Torquay Girls Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Forster	30 Shiphay Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7DY 01803613215 School Website
Queensway Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amelia Harding	Queensway Chelston Torquay Devon TQ2 6DB 01803613095 School Website
The Burton Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Steven Hulme	South Parks Road Torquay Devon TQ2 8JE 1803326330 School Website
Torquay Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steve Margetts	Cricketfield Road Torquay Devon TQ2 7NU 01803329351 School Website
Torre Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Kendell	Barton Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4DN 01803324007 School Website
Barton Hill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Smith	Barton Hill Road Torquay Devon TQ2 8JA 01803327161 School Website
Kingskerswell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Miller	Coffinswell Lane Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5HN 01803873398 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 1.16 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 1.92 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 3.28 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 3.48 Miles

Teignmouth Station Approach, Off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG 5.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Torbay Trailer Hire 07917 773711 90 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7BZ 0.58 Miles
Asap Taxis 01803 614614 46 Hawkins Av, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ER 0.85 Miles
The Low Cost Taxi Company 01803 214000 51 Leeward Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7GB 1.07 Miles
Torquay Taxis Ltd 01803 326007 Kingskerswell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JT 1.18 Miles
Mcabs 01803 211888 Treetops, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DE 1.24 Miles
A M H Cars 01803 293888 105 Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5LH 1.27 Miles
B Cabs Torquay 01803 690100 68 Leys Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ED 1.32 Miles
Elite Taxis 01803 209209 38 Thorne Park Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RU 1.38 Miles
Air And Seaports Connexions 01803 322524 Parkfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AL 1.46 Miles
Quick Cabs 01803 500600 2-4 South Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5AB 1.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Edginswell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Collaton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grosvenor Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rougemont Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shiphay Collaton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Falmouth Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Torridge Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Centenary Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sainsburys No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Torbay Hospital No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shiphay Avenue Dairy Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nut Bush Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shiphay Park Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowes Bridge Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Upper Cockington Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Brunel Medical Practice (Shiphay) 01803 312233	13 Collaton Road Shiphay Torquay Devon TQ2 7HH
South Devon Bcsc 01803 614567	Torbay Hospital Newton Road Torquay TQ2 7AA
The Barton Health Centre	Barton Hill Way Hele Torquay Devon TQ2 8JG
Kingskerswell & Ipplepen Med Practice 01803 874455	The Health Centre School Road,Kingskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5DJ
Chilcote Surgery 01803 314277	104 Chatto Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4HY

Local Stores

Shiphay
90 Cadewell Lane
Shiphay
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7HP
01803 613401
Store Website
0.38 miles

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SPAR Shiphay
74 Cadewell Lane
Shiphay
Torquay
TQ2 7HP
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
86 Cadewell Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7HP 01803 614619 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 0.39 miles

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Powderham Veterinary Group
Condor Way Torquay TQ2 7TG 01803 614 700 office@powderhamvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.56 miles
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Torquay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridge Retail Park Torquay Devon TQ2 7AP torquay@vets4pets.com 0.71 miles


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Quarry House Vets
148 Teignmouth Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4RY 01803 324341 quarryvets@gmail.com Website 1.39 miles
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Greenbay Vets Ltd
34 Walnut Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6HS 01803 606059 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 1.77 miles
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Animal Health Centre
43 Moor Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 8NU 01803 313400 1.81 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 1.49 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 1.51 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 3.57 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 3.68 miles

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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 6.57 miles

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Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 6.91 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-6.7°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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