Villages · South West England
Thurlestone
In or near South Milton.
Thurlestone — a village in england south west.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End · 6.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thurlestone is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 627. It is known for its coastal scenery and proximity to Thurlestone Sands, a popular beach. The village features a mix of residential properties and local amenities, catering to both residents and visitors. Its setting offers opportunities for outdoor activities, particularly along the coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2693, -3.8626
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Thurlestone
- Postcode
- TQ7 3NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Population
- 627
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Ria End — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635894 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Thurlestone War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km

Yarmer Beach
Beaches · 0.5 km

Ireland Sands
Beaches · 0.7 km

Broadsands
Beaches · 0.9 km

South Milton Sands
Beaches · 1.1 km

South Milton Sands
Beaches · 1.1 km

Roman settlement site at Bantham Ham
Vineyards · 1.4 km

Bantham Beach
Beaches · 1.5 km

Mill Farm
Campsites · 1.6 km

Bantham Camp
Vineyards · 1.6 km

Cool Cow Camping
Campsites · 1.7 km

Middledown Gate
Beaches · 1.7 km
Nearby
Memorials & monuments · South West England
Thurlestone War Memorial
Thurlestone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · South West England
South Milton Sands
South Milton Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · South West England
South Milton Sands
South Milton Sands — beach in Devon, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Thurlestone
Places to stay
Campsites · South West England
Higher Aunemouth Camping
Higher Aunemouth Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 2Caravan parks · South West England
North Upton Caravan and Camp Site
North Upton Caravan and Camp Site — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Chapel Inn
The Old Chapel Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · South West England
King Of Prussia Inn
King Of Prussia Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel And The Assembly Rooms
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurlestone?
- Thurlestone is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 3NS), in the parish of Thurlestone.
- What is Thurlestone?
- Thurlestone — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Thurlestone?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 3NS.
- Is Thurlestone a protected site?
- Yes — Thurlestone is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Thurlestone?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 3NS.