Towns & cities · South West England
Sandford
Sandford — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crediton · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sandford in Devon, the nearest railway station is Crediton, located 3.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Sandford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,268 people. Address: EX17. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8105°, -3.6628°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sandford is a village and civil parish in the Mid Devon district, within Devon, England. The parish, which includes the hamlets of East Village and Newbuildings, had a population of 1,268 at the 2021 census. The village has its own community-owned shop and post office, two pubs, a Primary school, a church, St Swithuns with a font of Caen stone, and minor football and cricket teams. It is linked by cycle/foot path to nearby Crediton through the Millennium Green – a wild flower meadow with herb garden, example of cob walling, and a large pond. An annual pumpkin growing competition is held there in late September. The actors Luke and Harry Treadaway were raised in the village. Near the village is Fordy Wood Copse a 0.64 hectares (1.58 acres) woodland owned and managed by the Woodland Trust.
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Background
History
The Grade II listed school main building dates from 1825, and is notable for its classical Greek architecture and cob walls, thought to be the highest of their kind in the country. The area surrounding the town of Crediton is particularly well populated with important historic estates. Those within the parish of Sandford include Dowrich, Creedy, Ruxford and West Sandford. Dowrich (anciently Dowrish) was the seat of the ancient gentry family of Dowrish (originally de Dowrish) between the 12th century and 1717. The family built a castle keep on the site. A 15th century gatehouse survives there today, next to the ancient mansion house. An elaborate monumental brass survives in Sandford Church…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8105, -3.6628
- County
- Devon
- District
- Mid Devon
- Parish
- Sandford
- Postcode
- EX17
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Population
- 1,268
- Nearest railway station
- Crediton — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1887209 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sandford, Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sandford P.O. Devon (2093179843).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Swithun, Sandford
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Lamb Inn
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Sanford Cinema
Cinemas · 0.2 km
Town Barton
Manor houses · 0.3 km
Lower Creedy Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Creedy Lakes Fishing
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
The Three Little Pigs
Historic pubs · 2.1 km
Old Town Hall, Crediton
Gardens · 2.2 km
Crediton Museum
Museums · 2.2 km
The Exchange Public House
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Crediton
Museums · 2.2 km
Ship Hotel
Hotels · 2.2 km
Sandford is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 1,268. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,268
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Central Devon
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Things to see in Sandford
51 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Sandford →
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — church in Poughill, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Swithun, Sandford
Church of St Swithun, Sandford — church in Sandford, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton
Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton — church in Crediton, Mid Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Crediton War Memorial
Crediton War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Shobrooke War Memorial
Shobrooke War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Theatres · South West England
Palace Cinema, Crediton
Palace Cinema, Crediton in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · South West England
Old Town Hall, Crediton
Old Town Hall, Crediton — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · South West England
Sherwood Gardens
Sherwood Gardens — a garden in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Creedy Lakes Fishing
Creedy Lakes Fishing — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Shobrooke Holy Well
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
RADDON HILL CAUSEWAYED ENCLOSURE
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📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Town Barton
Town Barton — a manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Crediton Museum
Crediton Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Neopardy Bridge
Neopardy Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Lower Creedy Bridge
Lower Creedy Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over Lake, Approximately 35 Metres North Of South Lodge
Bridge Over Lake, Approximately 35 Metres North Of South Lodge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Fordton Bridge
Fordton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · South West England
Stockleigh Mill
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial
Crediton and Hamlets War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
General Buller's Grave
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Swithun, Sandford
Church of St Swithun, Sandford — church in Sandford, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Town Barton
Town Barton — a manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Lower Creedy Bridge
Lower Creedy Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Creedy Lakes Fishing
Creedy Lakes Fishing — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sandford
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Salmonhutch Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Langford Bridge Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Springfield Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Yeatheridge Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Three Little Pigs
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Exchange Public House
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📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Agricultural Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandford?
- Sandford is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX17), in the parish of Sandford.
- What is Sandford?
- Sandford — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sandford?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX17.
- Is Sandford free to visit?
- Yes, Sandford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandford?
- The nearest railway station is Crediton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX17.