Towns & cities · South West England
Drewsteignton
Drewsteignton — village in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yeoford · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Drewsteignton is located in Devon, with the nearest railway station being Yeoford, approximately 9.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Drewsteignton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 805 people. Address: EX6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7030°, -3.7890°.
Photo gallery
Official information
Drewsteignton is a parish in Devon, UK, known for its picturesque villages and local history. Visitors can explore various settlements within the parish and enjoy a gallery of images showcasing the area's heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
Drewsteignton is a village, civil parish and former manor within the administrative area of West Devon, England, also lying within the Dartmoor National Park. It is located in the valley of the River Teign, 13 miles (21 km) west of Exeter and 9 miles (14 km) south east of Okehampton. Visitor attractions in the area include the village centre itself, nearby Castle Drogo, and Fingle Bridge. The population of the ward at the 2011 census was 1,616.
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Background
History
Settlement in the area dates back to the Neolithic period. Spinsters' Rock at Shilston, within the parish, is a Neolithic chambered tomb dating from around 3000 BC, and there are stone circles of similar date in the area. Later, an Iron Age hill fort, now known as Prestonbury Castle, was developed on the end of a prominent ridge.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7030, -3.7890
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Drewsteignton
- Postcode
- EX6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Population
- 805
- Nearest railway station
- Yeoford — 9.3 km
- Official site
- www.drewsteigntonparish.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q691588 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Drewsteignton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Village square, Drewsteignton - geograph.org.uk - 1502632.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of the Holy Trinity
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Drewsteignton War Memorial
Gardens · 0.2 km
The Old Inn
Restaurants · 0.2 km
Two Moors Way
Military museums · 0.2 km
Vete Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Devon
Museums · 0.8 km
Piddledown Common
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Prestonbury Castle (fort)
Castles · 1.2 km
Prestonbury Castle
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Fingle Mill (est 1790)
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Sharp Tor
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Teign Valley Barley Meadow
Campsites · 1.6 km
Drewsteignton is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 805. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 805
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Central Devon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Drewsteignton
62 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Drewsteignton →
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew, Moretonhampstead
Church of St Andrew, Moretonhampstead — church in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist — Grade I listed church in North Bovey, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity — church in Drewsteignton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Gardens · South West England
Drewsteignton War Memorial
Drewsteignton War Memorial — village Garden Drewsteignton with War Memorial.
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📷 5Chapels · South West England
Former Wesleyan Chapel
Former Wesleyan Chapel — chapel in Moretonhampstead, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Mearsdon Manor
Mearsdon Manor — manor house in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Moretonhampstead Motor Museum
Moretonhampstead Motor Museum — Moretonhampstead Motor Museum, Devon.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Spinsters' Rock
Spinsters' Rock is a hill fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
View of Valley
View of Valley is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Whiddonpark House
Whiddonpark House — house in Chagford, West Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Gardens · South West England
The Mythic Garden, sculpture garden
The Mythic Garden, sculpture garden — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Castle Drogo
Castle Drogo — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · South West England
Cranbrook Hill Fort
Cranbrook Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Moretonhampstead ROC Post
Moretonhampstead ROC Post — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Meacombe burial chamber
Meacombe burial chamber — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Prestonbury Castle (fort)
Prestonbury Castle (fort) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · South West England
Mardon Down Stone Circle
Mardon Down Stone Circle — a stone circle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Fingle Mill (est 1790)
Fingle Mill (est 1790) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Giant's Grace (Cairns)
Giant's Grace (Cairns) — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Cleave Farm (Ruin)
Cleave Farm (Ruin) — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Motor Museum
Motor Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Almshouses
Almshouses — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
North Bovey village cross: a wayside cross at the south west end of North Bovey village green
North Bovey village cross: a wayside cross at the south west end of North Bovey village green — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity — church in Drewsteignton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Gardens · South West England
Drewsteignton War Memorial
Drewsteignton War Memorial — village Garden Drewsteignton with War Memorial.
📷 5📷 5Military museums · South West England
Two Moors Way
Two Moors Way — a military museum in england south west.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Vete Mill Bridge
Vete Mill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Devon
Devon — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Drewsteignton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Teign Valley Barley Meadow
Teign Valley Barley Meadow — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Campsites · South West England
Three Hares Campsite
Three Hares Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Woodland Springs Adults only Touring Park
Woodland Springs Adults only Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Sweet Meadows Natural Camping
Sweet Meadows Natural Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Sparrowhawk Backpackers
Sparrowhawk Backpackers — a hostel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tom Cobley Tavern
Tom Cobley Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms Inn
Kings Arms Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Artichoke Inn
The Artichoke Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drewsteignton?
- Drewsteignton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6), in the parish of Drewsteignton.
- What is Drewsteignton?
- Drewsteignton — village in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Drewsteignton?
- The nearest railway station is Yeoford, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6.
- Is Drewsteignton free to visit?
- Yes, Drewsteignton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drewsteignton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency.