Towns & cities · South West England
West Anstey
West Anstey — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Anstey is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 160 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0343°, -3.6383°.
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From the Wikipedia article
West Anstey is a village and civil parish on the River Yeo, about 5 miles west of Dulverton, in the North Devon district, in the county of Devon, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 163. The parish touches Molland, East Anstey and Withypool and Hawkridge.
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Background
History
Anstey was recorded in the Domesday Book as Anestinge. The name "Anstey" probably means 'steep narrow footpath'. Alternative names for West Anstey are "Anstey West" and "Anstey". The parish was historically in the South Molton hundred.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0343, -3.6383
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- West Anstey
- Postcode
- EX36 3PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Population
- 160
Sources
- wikidata: Q1846968 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Anstey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: West Anstey, village - geograph.org.uk - 147405.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Rhyll Manor
Manor houses · 1.6 km

Venford Moor
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km

East Anstey
Villages · 2.0 km

Memorial to Froude Hancock
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km

Brimblecombe Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km

Hawkridge
Villages · 3.4 km

Zeacombe House Car.Park
Campsites · 3.5 km

Brewer's Castle
Castles · 3.9 km

Mounsey Castle
Vineyards · 4.0 km

Knackershole Garden Theatre
Theatres · 4.0 km

Mounsey Castle
Castles · 4.0 km

The London Inn
Historic pubs · 4.6 km
West Anstey is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 160. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 160
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- North Devon
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Things to see in West Anstey
30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in West Anstey →
Theatres · South West England
Knackershole Garden Theatre
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Castles · South West England
Mounsey Castle
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Castles · South West England
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Museums · South West England
Dulverton Heritage Centre
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Historic bridges · South West England
Barle Bridge
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Manor houses · South West England
Rhyll Manor
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Public art & sculpture · South West England
Lorna Doone
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Memorials & monuments · South West England
Memorial to Froude Hancock
Memorial to Froude Hancock — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
B&Bs · South West England
Noorthmoor House
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Hostels · South West England
Blindwell Bunkhouse
Blindwell Bunkhouse — a hostel in england south west.
Campsites · South West England
Zeacombe House Car.Park
Zeacombe House Car.Park — a campsite in england south west.
Campsites · South West England
Yeo Valley Holiday Park
Yeo Valley Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Exmoor House Caravan Site
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Vineyards · South West England
Mounsey Castle
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📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Oldberry Castle
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
South Down
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Nearby
Manor houses · South West England
Rhyll Manor
Rhyll Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · South West England
Venford Moor
Venford Moor — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 356 m.
Memorials & monuments · South West England
Memorial to Froude Hancock
Memorial to Froude Hancock — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · South West England
Brimblecombe Hill
Brimblecombe Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 356 m.
Where to eat & stay near West Anstey
Places to stay
Campsites · South West England
Zeacombe House Car.Park
Zeacombe House Car.Park — a campsite in england south west.
Hotels · South West England
Tarr Farm Inn
Tarr Farm Inn — a hotel in england south west.
B&Bs · South West England
Noorthmoor House
Noorthmoor House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Exmoor House Caravan Site
Exmoor House Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south west.
Campsites · South West England
Yeo Valley Holiday Park
Yeo Valley Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The London Inn
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Historic pubs · South West England
The Red Lion Public House
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Restaurants · South West England
The Bridge House Hotel
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Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms Public House
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Historic pubs · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Anstey?
- West Anstey is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX36 3PE), in the parish of West Anstey.
- What is West Anstey?
- West Anstey — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to West Anstey?
- Drivers can use postcode EX36 3PE.
- Is West Anstey free to visit?
- Yes, West Anstey is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Anstey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX36 3PE. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.