Newton Poppleford

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Nestled in the picturesque East Devon countryside, Newton Poppleford is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities. With its thatched cottages, winding lanes, and rolling green hills, this village is a quintessential example of rural England at its finest.

One of the main attractions in Newton Poppleford is the scenic River Otter, which flows gently through the village and provides a tranquil setting for leisurely walks and picnics. The river is also a popular spot for fishing, and visitors can often be seen casting their lines in the hope of catching a glimpse of the local wildlife that calls the riverbanks home.

For history enthusiasts, Newton Poppleford boasts a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the ancient parish church of St. Luke's, which dates back to the 13th century. The church's architecture and interior features are a testament to the village's long and rich history, and visitors can explore the churchyard and surrounding grounds at their leisure.

In addition to its natural beauty and historic charm, Newton Poppleford is also conveniently located near a number of other attractions in the region. The nearby Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-see for anyone interested in geology and paleontology, while the bustling coastal towns of Sidmouth and Exmouth are just a short drive away.

Alternative names: Population: 1.7 thous.Coordinates: 50°42'0"N, 3°17'45"W

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Nearby attractions include: A La Ronde, Bicton Park, Tumbling Weir, St Mary's Church.

6.4 miSW
Historical place, Architecture, Museum
A La Ronde, Exmouth
163 min walk • A La Ronde is an 18th-century 16-sided house located near Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon, England, and in the ownership of the National Trust. The house was built for two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter.
2.5 miS
Garden, Historical place, Park
Bicton Park, Budleigh Salterton
65 min walk • The Manor of Bicton is an historic manor in the parish of Bicton in east Devon, England.
3.5 miN
Archaeological site, Vernacular architecture
Tumbling Weir, Ottery St Mary
90 min walk • The Tumbling Weir is a circular weir in the town of Ottery St. Mary, Devon, England that allows water from a leat or man-made stream to reach the River Otter.
3.7 miN
Architecture, Cemetery, Church
St Mary's Church, Ottery St Mary
96 min walk • St Mary's Church is a Grade I listed building, a parish church in the Church of England in Ottery St Mary, Devon. The church is part of "Churches Together in Ottery St Mary" which includes the churches of four other denominations in the town.
5 miS
50°37'46"N • 3°19'19"W
Fairlynch Museum, Budleigh Salterton
128 min walk • Museum
3.4 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, Auditorium
Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth
88 min walk • The Norman Lockyer Observatory, the Lockyer Technology Centre, and the Planetarium, is a public access optical observatory 1 mile east of Sidmouth, East Devon in South West England.
6.3 miSW
Church
St Margaret and St Andrew's Church
161 min walk • St Margaret and St Andrew's Church, Littleham, Exmouth is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Littleham, Exmouth.
2.8 miS
Museum, Visitor center
Otterton Mill
73 min walk • Otterton Water Mill is at the village of Otterton, near Budleigh Salterton in Devon, England. Otterton Water Mill is set beside the River Otter in Devon. A watermill was recorded in this locality in Domesday Book in 1086. The mill possessed three pairs of stones.
2.9 miSE
Monastery
Sidmouth Priory, Sidmouth
75 min walk • Sidmouth Priory was a priory in Devon, England. An Alien priory of Benedictine monks, a monastic cell or monastic grange dependent on Mont St Michel founded in the 11th Century through their ownership of Otterton Priory.
3.1 miS
Church
Salem Chapel
79 min walk • Salem Chapel is in Vicarage Road, East Budleigh, Devon, England. Initially a Presbyterian, then a Congregational chapel, it was later owned by the Assemblies of God, and is now owned by the Historic Chapels Trust.
4 miN
Historical place, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Cadhay, Ottery St Mary
104 min walk • Cadhay is an historic estate in the parish of Ottery St Mary in Devon, England, 10 miles east of Exeter and 5 miles from the sea at Sidmouth.