Towns & cities · South West England
Mamhead
Mamhead — village in Devon, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Starcross · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mamhead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 146 people. Address: EX6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Devon, UK". Coordinates: 50.6197°, -3.5120°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Mamhead is a rural village and civil parish near Dawlish and Kenton in Devon, South West England, in the Teignbridge local authority area. Current community venues include Mamhead Village Hall and the Church of England parish church, dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle, On high ground on the Haldon Hills, dense woodlands open out into views of the coast and the estuary of the River Exe.
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Background
History
The village was part of Exminster hundred. According to Daniel and Samuel Lysons, in their Magna Britannia: John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870–1872) says of Mamhead: The population was 230 in 1801, 178 in 1901. A parish history file is kept at Dawlish Library.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6197, -3.5120
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Mamhead
- Postcode
- EX6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Population
- 146
- Nearest railway station
- Starcross — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q674241 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mamhead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: View from the Obelisk, above Mamhead - geograph.org.uk - 1290936.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mamhead House
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Channel and Exe Estuary
Viewpoints · 0.6 km
Colleywell Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Mowlish Manor
Stately homes · 1.9 km
Ashcombe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Kenton Vineyard
Vineyards · 2.2 km
Parish Church of St Nectan
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Ashcombe
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
Warboro Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
Ashcombe Tower
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 3.5 km
Berber Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
Mamhead is a village located in Devon, South West England, with a population of 146. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 146
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Newton Abbot
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Things to see in Mamhead
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Bickham House
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Channel and Exe Estuary
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📷 5Beaches · South West England
Dawlish Town Beach
Dawlish Town Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Mowlish Manor
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📷 4Theatres · South West England
Shaftesbury Theatre
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📷 4Gardens · South West England
St Mark's Church, Dawlish
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📷 3Museums · South West England
Dawlish Museum
Dawlish Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
Mamhead House
Mamhead House — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · South West England
Dawlish railway station
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Haldon Hills
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Lammas Park House
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Lady's Mile Holiday Park
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📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Berber Hill
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Colleywell Hill
Colleywell Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Dawlish Hill
Dawlish Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Berber Hill
Berber Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 56 m.
📷 7Nearby
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
Mamhead House
Mamhead House — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South West England
Channel and Exe Estuary
Channel and Exe Estuary is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Colleywell Hill
Colleywell Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Flagship📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Mowlish Manor
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Ashcombe War Memorial
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📷 3Vineyards · South West England
Kenton Vineyard
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Where to eat & stay near Mamhead
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cofton Holidays
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Hunters Lodge Caravan and Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Holmans Wood Camping and Caravan Site
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Gissons Inn
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Kennford International Caravan and Camping Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Lady's Mile Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
The Swan's Nest
The Swan's Nest — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Bishop Lacy Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Powder Monkey
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mamhead?
- Mamhead is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6), in the parish of Mamhead.
- What is Mamhead?
- Mamhead — village in Devon, UK.
- How do I get to Mamhead?
- The nearest railway station is Starcross, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6.
- Is Mamhead free to visit?
- Yes, Mamhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mamhead?
- The nearest railway station is Starcross, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6.