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Museums · South West England

River Bovey

In or near Bishopsteignton.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

River Bovey — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

A day off for dumper trucks - geograph.org.uk - 1740309

Robin Stott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Goose Glen Halt · 3.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Bovey is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Southacre Clay Pits SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The River Bovey is located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance and natural beauty, contributing to the region's landscape and ecology.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.5667, -3.6167
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Kingsteignton
Postcode
TQ12 3PR
Parliamentary constituency
Newton Abbot
Nearest railway station
Goose Glen Halt — 3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Bovey?
River Bovey is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ12 3PR), in the parish of Kingsteignton.
What is River Bovey?
River Bovey — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Bovey?
The nearest railway station is Goose Glen Halt, about 3.5 km away. The nearest town is Bishopsteignton. Drivers can use postcode TQ12 3PR.
Is River Bovey a protected site?
Yes — River Bovey is part of the Southacre Clay Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to River Bovey?
The nearest railway station is Goose Glen Halt, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ12 3PR.