Welcome to Gratton

Gratton is a small village located in the county of Devon, England. It is situated in the Dartmoor National Park, which is known for its rugged landscapes and stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and dense forests, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Gratton is its historic church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 13th century and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can also explore the nearby Gratton Castle, which was built in the 14th century and is now in ruins. The castle offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for picnics and walks.

Gratton is also home to a number of charming pubs and restaurants, where visitors can sample traditional Devonshire cuisine and locally brewed ales. The village is known for its warm hospitality and friendly locals, who are always happy to share their knowledge of the area and recommend the best places to visit. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, Gratton has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Yeoford Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Scott	Station Road Yeoford Crediton Devon EX17 5HZ 136384234 School Website
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Robin Scott	Church Lane Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6HY 164724817 School Website
Tedburn St Mary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Keay	School Lane Tedburn St Mary Exeter Devon EX6 6AA 164761338 School Website
Landscore Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Debbie Main	Threshers Crediton Devon EX17 3JH 01363772018 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Paula Smith	Western Road Crediton Devon EX17 3LU 01363773401 School Website
Haywards Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andy Smith	East Street Crediton Devon EX17 3AX 01363772970 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
Dunsford Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Grimley	Dunsford Exeter Devon EX6 7DD 1626572971 School Website
Sandford School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Ed Nichols	Sandford Crediton Devon EX17 4NE 01363772256 School Website
Running Deer School Other Independent Special School Ages:8-16 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Hurst	Butterdon Wood Willingstone Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PY 1647279328 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yeoford Station Approach, Yeoford, Devon, EX17 5JB 1.78 Miles

Crediton Station Approach, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3BY 4.00 Miles

Copplestone Station Approach, Copplestone, Devon, EX17 5NE 4.40 Miles

Morchard Road Station Approach, Off A377, Near Down St Mary, Devon, EX17 5LR 5.99 Miles

Newton St Cyres Sweetham Road, Newton St Cyres, Devon, EX5 5AP 6.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Express Cars Of Crediton 01363 777177 56 Exhibition Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1BY 4.55 Miles
Cruz Chauffeur Cars 01647 281196 Puddicombe House, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6RD 4.72 Miles
South West Camper Hire 01392 811931 The Barn, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HH 4.77 Miles
R S Taxis 01647 279008 3 Exeter Road, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2QT 6.06 Miles
Tudor Taxis 07753 454329 252 Exwick Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2BA 7.83 Miles
Premier Private Hire 01392 427699 17 Old Bakery Cl, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2UZ 7.85 Miles
Spillers Chauffeur Hire Co 01392 433560 Lodge Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4AB 8.10 Miles
Capital Taxis 01392 433433 3 Isambard Parade, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4BX 8.12 Miles
Smartway Taxi 01837 880055 3/Victoria Cottages, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2DF 8.33 Miles
A1 Cabs Contracts Ltd 01392 218888 54 Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SR 8.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Woodland Head Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lewdown Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Studham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheriton Bishop Crooked Chimney Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yeoford Meadows Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tedburn St Mary Church Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Noepardy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheriton Bishop Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tedburn St Mary Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tedburn St Mary Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapple Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Venny Tedburn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gunstone Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colebrooke Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cheriton Bishop Surgery 01647 24272	The Surgery Cheriton Bishop Exeter Devon EX6 6JA
Pathfinder Surgery	Pathfinder Village Exeter Devon EX6 6BT
Redlands Primary Care - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Joseph Locke Way Crediton EX17 3FD
Redlands Primary Care 03333 442988	Newcombes Crediton Devon EX17 2AR
Bow Medical Practice 01363 82333	Iter Cross Bow Crediton Devon EX17 6FB

Local Stores

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

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SPAR High Street, Crediton
135 High Street
Crediton
EX17 3DU
01363 777149
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

St Boniface Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Rooms Rear Tedburn St Mary Village Hall Tedburn St Mary Tedburn Exeter Devon EX6 6DZ 01363 772860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 2.16 miles

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Jonathan Wood
Roysden Barnstaple Cross Crediton Devon EX17 2EP 01363 772319 hospital@jwoodvet.co.uk Website 3.60 miles
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St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Exeter Road Crediton Devon EX17 3BN 01363 772 860 info@stbonifacevets.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Devon Equine Vets Ltd
Moorlands Whiddon Down Okehampton Devon EX20 2QL 01647 231246 info@devon-equine-vets.com Website 6.55 miles

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Moorgate Veterinary Group
31 Court Street Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 8LG 01647 440441 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 6.58 miles
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Moorgate Veterinary Group
Old Mines Road Christow Exeter Devon EX6 7PL 01626 833023 moorgatevets@btconnect.com Website 6.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fingle Bridge
Fingle Bridge Exeter Lancashire EX6 6PW 4.57 miles Follow The Signs From The Square In Drewsteignton

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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 8.18 miles

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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 9.30 miles

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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 9.53 miles

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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 10.54 miles

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Eggesford Forest
A377 Chulmleigh Lancashire EX18 7LD 10.81 miles Marker Is At Entrance; Follow Track About A Third Of A Mile To Car Park

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