Welcome to Hand and Pen

Hand and Pen is a small village located in the heart of Devon, England. The village is known for its picturesque landscapes and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Hand and Pen Inn, which dates back to the 16th century. The inn is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering traditional English fare and a cozy atmosphere.

One of the most unique features of Hand and Pen is its annual May Day celebration. The festival is a celebration of spring and the coming of summer, and features traditional Morris dancing, live music, and a parade through the village. The festival is a popular event for locals and visitors alike, and is a great way to experience the culture and traditions of the village.

Hand and Pen is also home to a number of local artisans and craftspeople. The village is known for its pottery, textiles, and woodworking, and visitors can often find unique and handmade items in the local shops and markets. The village is a great place to explore and discover the talents of local artists, and to take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir of your visit to Devon.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 13.1°C

Feels Like: 11.2°C

Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Whimple Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs C A Shilston	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS 01404822584 School Website
Rockbeare Church Of England Primary School And Pre-School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Davies	Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2EQ 1404822501 School Website
Cranbrook Education Campus Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Stephen Farmer	Tillhouse Road Cranbrook Exeter EX5 7EE 01404823293 School Website
West Hill Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Boulton	Beech Park West Hill Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1UQ 01404812599 School Website
The Kings School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Rob Gammon	Barrack Road Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1RA 01404812982 School Website
St Martins C Of E Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amy Hardinge	Younghayes Road Cranbrook Exeter Devon EX5 7DT 01404515409 School Website
The Wildings Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Michael Rees-Lee	Royston Farm Talaton Exeter EX5 2RR 1392692212 School Website
Clyst Hydon Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Joanna Rousseau	Clyst Hydon Cullompton Devon EX15 2ND 01884277255 School Website
Tipton St John Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Fulford	Tipton St John Sidmouth Devon EX10 0AG 01404812943 School Website
Ottery St Mary Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gilronan	Longdogs Lane Ottery St Mary Devon EX11 1HY 01404812977 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whimple Station Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2QH 0.98 Miles

Cranbrook Burrough Fields, Cranbrook, Devon, EX5 2DY 2.72 Miles

Feniton Feniton, Devon, Devon, EX14 3BT 3.73 Miles

Pinhoe Station Road, Pinhoe, Devon, EX1 3SE 5.08 Miles

Newcourt Liberty Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7AS 6.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Exeter Airport 0844 544 6015 Arrivals Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.18 Miles
Exeter Airport Taxis 01395 234100 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.18 Miles
Corporate Cars 01395 233728 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.18 Miles
Car Hire Exeter Airport 01392 363520 Exeter International Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2BD 3.18 Miles
J K Cars 01395 232241 Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JJ 3.44 Miles
Horseshoe Taxis 01404 850800 2 Ash Cottages, Honiton, Devon, EX14 3BL 3.91 Miles
Executive Travel Exeter 01395 232261 48 Sidmouth Rd, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2JU 3.99 Miles
The Green Taxi Co 01395 568111 1 Meadow Drive, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0DN 4.46 Miles
J And J Taxis 01395 568237 10 Hacker Close, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0HF 4.71 Miles
Jays Cars 01392 640001 1 Emperor Way, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3QS 5.47 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hand & Pen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allercombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whimple Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cross Town Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whimple Wood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Knowle Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ex11 Spilsby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockbeare Hill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockbeare Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsh Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oriental Restaurant Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchill Trowden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockbeare Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westcott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ex11 Eymore Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sandfords	Whimple Exeter Devon EX5 2TS
Cranbrook Medical Practice 01404 819207	Younghayes Centre Younghayes Road Cranbrook Devon EX5 7DR
Coleridge Medical Centre 01404 814447	Coleridge Medical Centre Canaan Way Ottery St.Mary Devon EX11 1EQ
Broadclyst Surgery	The Hellings Town Hill Broadclyst Exeter EX5 3EJ
Pinhoe Surgery 01392 469666	The Pinhoe Surgery Pinn Lane, Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX1 3SY

Local Stores

Cranbrook Younghayes Road
147 Younghayes Road
Cranbrook
Exeter
Devon
EX5 7EA
01404 514783
Store Website
3.35 miles

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SPAR Feniton
SPAR
13 Winchester Close
Feniton
EX14 3EX
01404 851052
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Exeter Cranbrook (Cranbrook Veterinary Centre)
London Road Rockbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2ED 01404 823423 exeter.cranbrook@medivet.co.uk Website 1.78 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Otter Vets
64 Mill Street Ottery St. Mary Devon EX11 1AF 01404 814322 3.11 miles
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Animals Treated
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Tor Equine Vets Ltd
Honey Pot At Hiddenoak Equine Sidmouth Road Aylesbeare Exeter Devon EX5 2JP 01392 302102 admin@torequinevets.co.uk Website 3.19 miles

Animals Treated
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Beaumont Veterinary Centre
31 Main Road Pinhoe Exeter Devon EX4 9EY 01392 460300 admin@beaumont-vets.co.uk Website 5.10 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Emergency service provided outside of these hours via usual Practice tel no
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Sat	09:00	12:30
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Emergency service provided outside of these hours via usual Practice tel no

Phoenix Equine
Kenniford Farm Clyst St Mary Exeter Devon EX5 1AQ 01392 793600 admin@phoenixequine.co.uk Website 5.17 miles

Animals Treated
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Ark Vets - Pinhoe
3 Sandpiper Court Harrington Lane Exeter Devon EX4 8NS 01392 469770 info@arkvets-exeter.co.uk Website 5.65 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Killerton House
A National Trust House. Beare Ln Exeter Lancashire EX5 3LB 5.00 miles

Location what3words distract.frostbite.estimated

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 6.89 miles

Location what3words glad.earlobes.thorax

Otterton Circuit
A Walk With A Great Mixture Of Landscapes And Views In South East Devon. About 5 Miles Along The Beautiful River Otter And Then Along The Coast Path And Back To Otterton For Afternoon Tea. 7 Fore St Otterton 6.94 miles Walk Past The Mill To Join The River Path.

Location what3words bump.atom.intention

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 7.55 miles

Location what3words list.drank.allow

Exmouth Seafront
Esplanade Lancashire 9.94 miles

Location what3words discouraged.bills.smiles

Mamhead Walk
Forest Walk - Long Or Short Mamhead 11.47 miles Lots Of Parking In Lots Of Places

Location what3words vocal.gosh.claw

Weather Forecast

Saturday	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	Fog	Fog	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Moderate or heavy rain shower
Temp	10.7°C	10.8°C	10.9°C	12.2°C	14.9°C	18.2°C	21.8°C	24.9°C	25.9°C	26.7°C	21°C	17.6°C
Feels Like	9.6°C	9.5°C	9.4°C	10.7°C	14.2°C	18°C	21.7°C	25.4°C	25.9°C	26°C	21°C	17.6°C

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

	Patchy rain nearby	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Overcast	Sunny	Clear
Temp	15.9°C	14.3°C	12.7°C	10.8°C	11.8°C	13.8°C	12.7°C	14.6°C	15.5°C	14.8°C	12°C	10.1°C
Feels Like	15.9°C	14.2°C	11.6°C	9°C	9.9°C	12.5°C	11.1°C	13.9°C	15.3°C	14.6°C	11.8°C	10°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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	9.2°C	9.1°C	8.4°C	8.8°C	12.1°C	15.8°C	18.6°C	20°C	20.5°C	19.8°C	16°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	9.2°C	8.8°C	7.9°C	8.5°C	12.3°C	15.9°C	18.6°C	20°C	20.5°C	19.8°C	15.9°C	13.4°C

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