Welcome to Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge is a small market town located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. The town is situated at the head of the Kingsbridge Estuary, which is a popular destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Kingsbridge was an important trading center during the medieval period, and many of the town's historic buildings date from this time.

Today, Kingsbridge is a thriving community with a range of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The town is home to a number of independent retailers, as well as larger chain stores. There is a weekly farmers' market held in the town, which is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The town also has a number of cultural attractions, including the Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, which tells the story of the town's history.

Kingsbridge is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a short distance away. The town is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with a number of scenic routes to explore. The nearby coast is also a popular destination, with a number of beaches and coves to discover. Overall, Kingsbridge is a charming town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 6°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kingsbridge Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tina Graham	Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL 01548852641 School Website
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 School Website
West Alvington Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Alvington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3PP 1548312290 School Website
Charleton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Charleton Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2AL 1548312289 School Website
Loddiswell Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Benfield	Loddiswell Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4QU 01548550295 School Website
Malborough With South Huish Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lauren Stallard	Higher Town Malborough Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3RN 01548561444 School Website
Salcombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Henry Everitt	Onslow Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8AG 01548842842 School Website
Aveton Gifford Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fern De Beer	Fore Street Aveton Gifford Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4LB 1548550262 School Website
East Allington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Pether	Church Hill East Allington Totnes Devon TQ9 7RE 1548521305 School Website
Thurlestone All Saints Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Williams	Thurlestone Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 3NB 1548560494 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 9.57 Miles

Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 11.14 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 14.04 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 16.09 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 16.64 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 0.27 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 0.30 Miles
The Salcombe And District Taxi Co 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 2.38 Miles
Taxi Mike 07714 512516 Spring Dale, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3JQ 2.38 Miles
Topline Taxis 07941 912 029 7/10 Union Street, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8BZ 3.12 Miles
No Rush Taxi's 07938 470600 127 Cumber Close, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3DG 3.19 Miles
Clark Cars 01548 842914 Westcotts/Main Rd, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8GA 3.36 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 3.59 Miles
Inhopetaxis 07719 730428 2/Meadow View, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 3HH 4.45 Miles
Rob's Taxi 01548 580580 Meadow Court Kiln Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SF 4.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ilbert Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsbridge Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Kingsbridge Delivery Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Town Hall Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Morrisons Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Derby Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Henacre Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waverley Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsway Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Redford Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallingford Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trebblepark Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
Redfern Health Centre 01548 842284	Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DJ
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Modbury Health Centre 01548 830666	The Health Centre Poundwell Meadow Modbury, Ivybridge Devon PL21 0QL
Highlands Health Centre	Fore Street Ivybridge Devon PL21 9AE

Local Stores

Petrol Kingsbridge
Ilbert Road
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1EB
01548 856317
Store Website
0.03 miles

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SPAR East Charleton
East Charleton
Kingsbridge
TQ7 2AP
01548 532906
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 0.30 miles
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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 1.90 miles


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South Moor Vets
New Mills Modbury Devon PL21 0TP 01548 830210 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 6.92 miles
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Filham Park Veterinary Clinic
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE 01752 892700 info@filhamparkvets.co.uk Website 9.16 miles
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Phoenix Equine (Filham Park)
Godwell Lane Ivybridge Devon PL21 0LE Website 9.16 miles

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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
The Old Mews Roseville Street Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9QH 01803 832422 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 9.87 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 3.88 miles

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Thurlestone Beach
This Is A Huge Beautiful Dog Friendly Beach, It Is Also A Very Quiet Spot Compared To Most Beaches! Lovely Clean Clear Water &Amp; Lots Of Pretty Rock Pools To Explore, Also Cliff Walks/Coastal Path &Amp; National Trust Wetlands To Admire, A Truly Beautiful Spot. Thurlestone Beach Is A National Trust Beach Near Kingsbridge Ilbert Rd 4.12 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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South West Salcombe
This 6.5 Mile Walk Starts And Finished At The National Trust East Soar Car Park (Os Grid Ref: Sx 713 375). Quite, But Not Very Hilly, It Takes You Around The Headland To The South Of Salcombe. Stunning Views. National Trust - East Soar Unnamed Road Kingsbridge TQ7 3DR 4.26 miles Https://W3w.Co/Relies.Unframed.Stitch, Grid Ref: Sx 713 375

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Mothecombe
Mothecombe Beach Is A Lovely Place To Walk Your Dog And There’S A Dog Friendly Cafe There S W Coast Path Lancashire 7.80 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 10.33 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 13.65 miles

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Weather Forecast

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