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Villages · South West England

Lympstone

In or near Kenton.

Lympstone — a village in england south west.

Lane leading to Lympstone foreshore - geograph.org.uk - 7305683

Marika Reinholds — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lympstone Village · 0.1 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Lympstone is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 1,763. The village is situated along the Exe estuary, offering scenic views and a tranquil environment. Its coastal setting contributes to its character, making it a typical example of a small English village.

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Coordinates
50.6475, -3.4316
County
Devon
District
East Devon
Parish
Lympstone
Postcode
EX8 5ES
Parliamentary constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East
Population
1,763
Nearest railway station
Lympstone Village — 0.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Lympstone Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 2983941📷 3

Natural landmarks · South West England

Peter's Tower

Peter's Tower — a place in South West England, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
The Manor📷 3

Stately homes · South West England

The Manor

The Manor — manor house in Lympstone, East Devon, England, UK.

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Red Breccia cliffs, on the Exe estuary. - geograph.org.uk - 1028201📷 3

Viewpoints · South West England

The Rag

The Rag is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Lympstone village war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 4211415📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Lympstone War Memorial

Lympstone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Nutwell CourtFlagship📷 5

Stately homes · South West England

Nutwell Court

Nutwell Court — listed building in Devon, England, UK.

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Part of the way along the boardwalk-bridge for cyclists and walkers north of Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7559350📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Lympstone Manor

Lympstone Manor — a hotel in england south west.

↗ lympstonemanor.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Lympstone

Places to stay

Part of the way along the boardwalk-bridge for cyclists and walkers north of Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7559350📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Lympstone Manor

Lympstone Manor — a hotel in england south west.

↗ lympstonemanor.co.uk
East Devon , Rydon Farm - geograph.org.uk - 5039867📷 5

Hostels · South West England

Rydon Bed & Breakfast

Rydon Bed & Breakfast — a hostel in england south west.

Track to Higher Cofford - geograph.org.uk - 5796144📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping

Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england south west.

↗ hunterslodge-camping.co.uk
Exmouth , Lamp - geograph.org.uk - 6398352📷 6

Hotels · South West England

Royal Beacon Hotel

Royal Beacon Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

Free↗ richardsonhotels.co.uk
Track off Cottles Lane, Woodbury - geograph.org.uk - 6321971📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Webbers Park

Webbers Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Cofton chippy and shops - geograph.org.uk - 1993133📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Cofton Holidays

Cofton Holidays — a caravan park in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

The Parade, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 4647487📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Powder Monkey

The Powder Monkey in England South West, United Kingdom.

Exmouth Methodist Church - geograph.org.uk - 4077825📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Spoken

Spoken in England South West, United Kingdom.

Blue plaque on Thomas Tucker building, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7381519📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Manor Cottage

Manor Cottage in England South West, United Kingdom.

Nelson House and other terraced house, The Beacon, Exmouth - geograph.org.uk - 5355528📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Manor Hotel

Manor Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

VE Day 75th anniversary flag, Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 6469464📷 7

Cafés · South West England

Route 2 Cafe Bar

Route 2 Cafe Bar — a café in england south west.

Free♿↗ route2topsham.co.uk
Vigilant information - geograph.org.uk - 4309928📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Lighter Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lympstone?
Lympstone is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX8 5ES), in the parish of Lympstone.
What is Lympstone?
Lympstone — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Lympstone?
The nearest railway station is Lympstone Village, about 0.1 km away. The nearest town is Kenton. Drivers can use postcode EX8 5ES.
Is Lympstone a protected site?
Yes — Lympstone is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Lympstone?
The nearest railway station is Lympstone Village, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX8 5ES.