Towns & cities · South West England
Sampford Courtenay
Sampford Courtenay — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sampford Courtenay, the nearest railway station is Okehampton, located 7.6 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for navigation is EX20.
About
Sampford Courtenay is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 509 people. Address: EX20. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7923°, -3.9451°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sampford Courtenay is a village and civil parish in West Devon in England, most famous for being the place where the Western Rebellion, otherwise known as the Prayerbook rebellion, first started, and where the rebels made their final stand. It has a population of around 600. The Church of St Andrew is mainly built of granite and has an elegant tower. Between 1867 and 1972, the village was served by the nearby Sampford Courtenay railway station at Belstone Corner. The station reopened for the heritage Dartmoor Railway between 2002 and 2021, after which it closed permanently. Network Rail reclaimed ownership of the Dartmoor line between Yeoford and Okehampton in 2021, but have no plans to reopen the station.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7923, -3.9451
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Sampford Courtenay
- Postcode
- EX20
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Population
- 509
- Nearest railway station
- Okehampton — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1769749 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sampford Courtenay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sampford Courtenay.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Churchyard cross 12m south of Sampford Courtenay church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
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Church of St Andrew
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Taw Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Exbourne
Villages · 2.9 km
Pecketsford Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
North Tawton
Museums · 3.3 km
North Tawton Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 3.3 km
North Tawton Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 3.3 km
Ruth Smith Gallery
Galleries · 3.5 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 3.5 km
Court Green
Historic houses · 3.6 km
Sampford Courtenay is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 509. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 509
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Central Devon
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Sampford Courtenay
53 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Sampford Courtenay →
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel Of St James
Chapel Of St James — chapel in Okehampton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew — church in Sampford Courtenay, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Sampford Courtenay.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in North Tawton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Golf courses · South West England
Manor & Ashbury Resort
Manor & Ashbury Resort — hotel in Okehampton, West Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall
Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall — museum in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · South West England
Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle — motte and bailey castle with associated earthworks north of the West Okement River.
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📷 3Theatres · South West England
New Carlton Cinema
New Carlton Cinema in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Escape rooms · South West England
Devon Escape Rooms
Devon Escape Rooms — a escape room in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Dartmoor Railway
Dartmoor Railway — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
North Tawton Roman Fort
North Tawton Roman Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · South West England
Roman hill fort
Roman hill fort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Medieval settlement (remains)
Medieval settlement (remains) — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
WW2 Navy Storage Areas
WW2 Navy Storage Areas — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Museum Of Dartmoor Life
Museum Of Dartmoor Life — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
The Arthur Westlake Museum
The Arthur Westlake Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · South West England
Ruth Smith Gallery
Ruth Smith Gallery — a gallery in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
North Wyke
North Wyke — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Churchyard cross 12m south of Sampford Courtenay church
Churchyard cross 12m south of Sampford Courtenay church — a Grade II-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Court Green
Court Green — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Halford Manor
Halford Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House
Bridge Approximately 130 Metres South East Of Wood House — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Jacobstowe Bridge
Jacobstowe Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Churchyard cross 12m south of Sampford Courtenay church
Churchyard cross 12m south of Sampford Courtenay church — a Grade II-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew — church in Sampford Courtenay, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Sampford Courtenay.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Taw Bridge
Taw Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Pecketsford Bridge
Pecketsford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sampford Courtenay
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Rookery Caravan Park
Rookery Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Okehampton
YHA Okehampton — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Bracken Tor
YHA Bracken Tor — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Passaford Meadow Campsite
Passaford Meadow Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Oxenham Arms
The Oxenham Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tom Cobley Tavern
Tom Cobley Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Bull and Dragon
Bull and Dragon in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Tarrant Keyneston — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Arne — village in Purbeck, Dorset, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sampford Courtenay?
- Sampford Courtenay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20), in the parish of Sampford Courtenay.
- What is Sampford Courtenay?
- Sampford Courtenay — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sampford Courtenay?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20.
- Is Sampford Courtenay free to visit?
- Yes, Sampford Courtenay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sampford Courtenay?
- The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20.