Towns & cities · South West England
Kingston
Kingston — village and civil parish in Devon, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kingston in South West England, the nearest railway station is Ivybridge, located 8.8 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is TQ7 4PX.
About
Kingston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 381 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, UK". Coordinates: 50.3144°, -3.9167°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kingston is civil parish and small scattered village in the South Hams, Devon, England. It is three miles south west of Modbury and about a mile from the mouth of the River Erme at Wonwell. In 2001, the population of the parish was 399, reducing to 387 at the 2011 census. It has a small village hall – the Reading Room – that is used regularly for village events. There are several old houses, including a number of thatched cottages. Nearby is a beach called Westcombe (wis-com).
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- Coordinates
- 50.3144, -3.9167
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Kingston
- Postcode
- TQ7 4PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Population
- 381
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1883921 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingston, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Main Village Street in Kingston - geograph.org.uk - 1402586.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dolphin Inn
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Pamflete Beach
Beaches · 1.7 km
Wonwell Beach
Beaches · 1.9 km
Wonwell Beach
Beaches · 1.9 km
Hoist Beach
Beaches · 2.0 km
Westcombe Beach
Beaches · 2.1 km
Seven Stones Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Middle Manor
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Ayrmer Cove
Beaches · 2.3 km
Salcombe Cannon Wreck
Hill forts · 2.3 km
Red Cove
Beaches · 2.4 km
Kingston is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 381. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 381
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- South Devon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kingston
43 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kingston →
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📷 5Chapels · South West England
Baptist Chapel
Baptist Chapel — chapel in Modbury, South Hams, Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Chain House
Chain House — house in Modbury, South Hams, England, UK.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Challaborough Beach
Challaborough Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Fernycombe Beach
Fernycombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Fisherman's Gardens
Fisherman's Gardens is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Fisherman’s Lookout
Fisherman’s Lookout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Beaches · South West England
Meadowsfoot Beach
Meadowsfoot Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Mothecombe Beach
Mothecombe Beach — beach in Devon, United Kingdom.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Mothecombe Beach
Mothecombe Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Hill forts · South West England
Salcombe Cannon Wreck
Salcombe Cannon Wreck — marine archaeological site in the Erme Estuary, Devon, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic churches · South West England
St George's Church, Modbury
St George's Church, Modbury — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
Burgh Island Hotel
Burgh Island Hotel — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 6📷 3Vineyards · South West England
Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp
Iron Age promontory fort known as Oldaport Camp — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5📷 3📷 3📷 5Where to eat & stay near Kingston
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Bigbury Bay Holiday Park
Bigbury Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Challaborough Bay Holiday Park
Challaborough Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Higher Aunemouth Camping
Higher Aunemouth Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
North Upton Caravan and Camp Site
North Upton Caravan and Camp Site — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Pennymoor Camping and Caravan Park
Pennymoor Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Chapel Inn
The Old Chapel Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel And The Assembly Rooms
White Hart Hotel And The Assembly Rooms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
King Of Prussia Inn
King Of Prussia Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
St Elizabeth's House
St Elizabeth's House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Shoscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Tarrant Keyneston
Tarrant Keyneston — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Arne
Arne — village in Purbeck, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingston?
- Kingston is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 4PX), in the parish of Kingston.
- What is Kingston?
- Kingston — village and civil parish in Devon, UK.
- How do I get to Kingston?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 4PX.
- Is Kingston a protected site?
- Yes — Kingston is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kingston free to visit?
- Yes, Kingston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 4PX. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.