Towns & cities · South West England
Winkleigh
Winkleigh — village and civil parish in Devon, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eggesford · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Winkleigh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,401 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.8500°, -3.9500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Winkleigh is a civil parish and small village in Devon, England. It is part of the local government area of Torridge District Council. The population of the parish at the 2011 census was 1,305, compared to 1,079 in 1901. The population of the electoral ward in 2011 was 2,068.
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Background
History
During World War II, the RAF Winkleigh Airfield was used by the RNoAF from 1944 as the main training Centre in the UK after Norway shifted from Little Norway in Toronto Canada to re-locate the training facilities to a place nearer to the War theatre. The former RAF base is now the site of the West of England Transport Collection, which stores over 200 cars, lorries and buses of historical interest. It is not normally open to the public. for 26 years, succeeding his father]] In 1975 the deaths of three members of the Luxton family at nearby West Chapple Farm, brought media interest to the area. A book Earth to Earth by John Cornwell was published about this murder and suicide case in 1982.…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8500, -3.9500
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Winkleigh
- Postcode
- EX19 8JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Population
- 1,401
- Nearest railway station
- Eggesford — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q643534 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winkleigh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Winkleigh, Methodist church - geograph.org.uk - 1464736.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Croft Castle
Literary houses · 0.7 km
Winkleigh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Winkleigh
Villages · 0.8 km
Court Castle
Literary houses · 1.0 km
Church of All Hallows
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Penson Cross
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Cadford Moors
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Church of St James
Historic churches · 3.4 km
Bondleigh
Castles · 3.6 km
Bondleigh Bridge
Historic bridges · 4.1 km
Millsome Castle
Castles · 4.2 km
Winkleigh is a village located in Devon, South West England, with a population of 1,401. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,401
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
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Things to see in Winkleigh
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Winkleigh →
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Hallows
Church of All Hallows — church in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — Grade I listed church in Winkleigh, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of St James
Church of St James — church in Bondleigh, Devon, England, UK.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Millsome Castle
Millsome Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bondleigh Bridge
Bondleigh Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Shilley Bridge
Shilley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Winkleigh War Memorial
Winkleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Court Castle
Court Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Croft Castle
Croft Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
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📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Cadford Moors
Cadford Moors — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Penson Cross
Penson Cross — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Croft Castle
Croft Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Winkleigh War Memorial
Winkleigh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — Grade I listed church in Winkleigh, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Court Castle
Court Castle — a literary house museum in england south west.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Hallows
Church of All Hallows — church in Broadwoodkelly, Devon, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Winkleigh
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Acorn Farm Park
Acorn Farm Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Chenson Farm
Chenson Farm — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Rookery Caravan Park
Rookery Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Passaford Meadow Campsite
Passaford Meadow Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Ruby Country Camping
Ruby Country Camping — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The White Hart Hotel
The White Hart Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Bull and Dragon
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
White Hart Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Tom Cobley Tavern
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Oxenham Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winkleigh?
- Winkleigh is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX19 8JR), in the parish of Winkleigh.
- What is Winkleigh?
- Winkleigh — village and civil parish in Devon, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Winkleigh?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX19 8JR.
- Is Winkleigh free to visit?
- Yes, Winkleigh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winkleigh?
- The nearest railway station is Eggesford, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX19 8JR.