Villages · South West England
Modbury
In or near Kingston.
Modbury — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge · 5.1 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 2024
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Modbury is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 1,372. It features a range of local amenities typical of a small English village. Visitors can expect a blend of residential and community spaces, along with local shops and services that cater to both residents and visitors. The village's setting offers a glimpse into rural life in this part of England.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3496, -3.8868
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Modbury
- Postcode
- PL21 0RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Population
- 1,372
- Nearest railway station
- Ivybridge — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642395 (CC BY 4.0)
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Nearby
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Chain House
Chain House — house in Modbury, South Hams, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Brownston Gallery
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📷 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.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Baptist Chapel
Baptist Chapel — chapel in Modbury, South Hams, Devon, England, UK.
📷 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.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Steps And Archway Immediately East Of Old Traine East
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Where to eat & stay near Modbury
Places to stay
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Pennymoor Camping and Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Dunwell Farm Campsite
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📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
Moor View Touring Park
Moor View Touring Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Brackenhill Glamping
Brackenhill Glamping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site
California Cross Camping and Caravan Club Site — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Bigbury Bay Holiday Park
Bigbury Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 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
The Old Chapel Inn
The Old Chapel Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Cafés · South West England
Station House
Station House — a café in england south west.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Modbury?
- Modbury is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL21 0RQ), in the parish of Modbury.
- What is Modbury?
- Modbury — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Modbury?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL21 0RQ.
- Is Modbury a protected site?
- Yes — Modbury is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Modbury?
- The nearest railway station is Ivybridge, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL21 0RQ.