Villages · South West England
Whitchurch
In or near Buckland Monachorum.
Whitchurch — a village in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake · 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitchurch is a village located in South-West England. It features a mix of rural charm and community amenities. The village is characterised by its traditional architecture and local services, catering to both residents and visitors. Surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5333, -4.1333
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Tavistock
- Postcode
- PL19 9NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634132 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Andrew
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Whitchurch War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
The Pimple
Viewpoints · 1.0 km
Pixies Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Walreddon Manor
Manor houses · 1.7 km
Tavistock
Museums · 1.8 km
Tavistock College
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
The Wharf
Theatres · 1.8 km
Abbey Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Sir Francis Drake
National landscapes (AONB) · 1.9 km
Tavistock Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.9 km
Tavistock Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew — church in Whitchurch, Tavistock, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Whitchurch War Memorial
Whitchurch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Pixies Cross
Pixies Cross — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Walreddon Manor
Walreddon Manor — Grade I listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Whitchurch
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tavistock, Camping & Caravan Club
Tavistock, Camping & Caravan Club — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Langstone Manor Park
Langstone Manor Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
The Old Rectory Caravan & Camping Park
The Old Rectory Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Harford bridge holiday park
Harford bridge holiday park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Cornish Arms
The Cornish Arms — a restaurant in england south west.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
(White Hart Inn) Public House
(White Hart Inn) Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Sir Francis Drake Public House
Sir Francis Drake Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Sportsmans Arms
Sportsmans Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Royal Inn
The Royal Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitchurch?
- Whitchurch is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 9NJ), in the parish of Tavistock.
- What is Whitchurch?
- Whitchurch — a village in england south west.
- How do I get to Whitchurch?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL19 9NJ.
- Is Whitchurch a protected site?
- Yes — Whitchurch is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Whitchurch?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 9NJ.