Welcome to Shiphay

Shiphay is a suburb located in the south-western part of Torquay, Devon. It is a residential area that is known for its peaceful and quiet environment. The suburb is surrounded by green spaces, including the Shiphay Playing Fields, which is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as football, cricket, and rugby. The area is also home to several schools, including the Shiphay Learning Academy, which is a primary school that provides education to children aged between 4 and 11 years.

Shiphay is well-connected to other parts of Torquay and the surrounding areas. The suburb is located close to the A380, which provides easy access to the nearby towns of Newton Abbot and Paignton. The Torquay railway station is also located nearby, providing easy access to other parts of Devon and the rest of the UK. The area is served by several bus routes, making it easy for residents to travel to other parts of Torquay.

Shiphay is a popular residential area due to its peaceful environment, green spaces, and excellent transport links. The suburb is home to a diverse community, including families, young professionals, and retirees. The area has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and pubs, making it a convenient place to live. Overall, Shiphay is a great place to live for those who are looking for a peaceful and quiet environment, while still being close to the amenities of a larger town.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: -0.7°C

Feels Like: -3.9°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

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
Torre Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Kendell	Barton Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4DN 01803324007 School Website
Torquay Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Steve Margetts	Cricketfield Road Torquay Devon TQ2 7NU 01803329351 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
Cockington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Swainson	Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6AP 1803214100
Barton Hill Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Smith	Barton Hill Road Torquay Devon TQ2 8JA 01803327161 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 0.82 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 1.55 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 3.16 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 3.65 Miles

Teignmouth Station Approach, Off Exeter Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8PG 5.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Torbay Trailer Hire 07917 773711 90 Shiphay Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7BZ 0.22 Miles
Asap Taxis 01803 614614 46 Hawkins Av, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ER 0.48 Miles
Mcabs 01803 211888 Treetops, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4DE 0.91 Miles
A M H Cars 01803 293888 105 Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5LH 0.93 Miles
B Cabs Torquay 01803 690100 68 Leys Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6ED 0.95 Miles
Elite Taxis 01803 209209 38 Thorne Park Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RU 1.03 Miles
Air And Seaports Connexions 01803 322524 Parkfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4AL 1.16 Miles
The Low Cost Taxi Company 01803 214000 51 Leeward Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7GB 1.17 Miles
Quick Cabs 01803 500600 2-4 South Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5AB 1.20 Miles
Torbay Taxis Ltd 01803 211611 55 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HZ 1.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shiphay Collaton Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Collaton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shiphay Avenue Dairy Hill 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
Rougemont Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Cockington Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edginswell 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
Torbay Hospital Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grosvenor Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Falmouth Close 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
Lowes Bridge Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Raleigh Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway 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
Chelston Hall Surgery 01803 605359	Chelston Hall Surgery Chelston Hall,Old Mill Rd Torquay Devon TQ2 6HW
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
0.03 miles

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SPAR Shiphay
74 Cadewell Lane
Shiphay
Torquay
TQ2 7HP
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
86 Cadewell Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 7HP 01803 614619 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 0.07 miles

Animals Treated
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Torquay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Bridge Retail Park Torquay Devon TQ2 7AP torquay@vets4pets.com 0.63 miles


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Powderham Veterinary Group
Condor Way Torquay TQ2 7TG 01803 614 700 office@powderhamvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.77 miles
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Quarry House Vets
148 Teignmouth Road Torquay Devon TQ1 4RY 01803 324341 quarryvets@gmail.com Website 1.21 miles
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Greenbay Vets Ltd
34 Walnut Road Torquay Devon TQ2 6HS 01803 606059 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 1.40 miles
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Animal Health Centre
43 Moor Lane Torquay Devon TQ2 8NU 01803 313400 1.83 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 1.15 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 1.16 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 3.94 miles

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Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 4.04 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 6.54 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 6.90 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Weather Forecast

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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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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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