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Starcross, United Kingdom

Starcross is a town of 1,737 people in England, United Kingdom.

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Population1,737 GeoNames
RegionEngland
Elevation10 ft 3 m
Time zoneEurope/London
Nearest airportExeter Airport (EXT) 7 mi
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Why visit Starcross

Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Powderham Castle, A La Ronde and Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve.

About Starcross

Starcross is a village with a 2021 census recorded population of 1,694 situated on the west shore of the Exe Estuary in Teignbridge in the English county of Devon. The village is popular in summer with leisure craft, and is home to one of the United Kingdom's oldest sailing clubs.

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Things to do1

The Rag

Scenic view · 1.4 mi

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Museums and landmarks10

Powderham Castle

Museum · 1.2 mi

Grade I listed historic house museum in Teignbridge, United Kingdom

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A La Ronde

Museum · 2.0 mi

Heritage Museum in South West England, United Kingdom

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Kenton War Memorial

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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Lower Halsdon Farm

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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Atmospheric Railway Pumping House

Monument and historic site

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Chester House

Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi

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Exmouth Sea Wall

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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For All Those Lost at Sea

Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi

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Secret Garden

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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The Old Toll House

Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds9

Exmouth Marina

Marina and boat launch · 1.3 mi

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Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve

Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi

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Cockwood Harbour

Marina and boat launch · 0.7 mi

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Exmouth Nature Reserve

Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi

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Imperial Recreation Ground

Park · 1.3 mi

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King George’s Field

Park · 1.5 mi

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Oak Meadow Golf Club

Golf course · 0.4 mi

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Pirate Cove

Beach · 1.2 mi

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The Green

Park · 1.5 mi

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Restaurants and cafes32

The Grove

Bar and pub · 1.4 mi

Esplanade, Exmouth

Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30

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China Garden

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi

23 Imperial Road, Exmouth

Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,17:00-22:30; Su 17:30-22:30

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Orangery Cafe & Bistro

Cafe · 1.1 mi

Powderham Estate, Exeter

Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00

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Teign Bean @ Starcross

Cafe · Coffee Shop

"Opening hours subject to weather – Please check our social media for live updates"

09:00-17:00

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The Strand

Bar and pub · 1.5 mi

1 Parade, Exmouth

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Chi

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi

Fore Street

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Rodean

Restaurant · Regional · 1.4 mi

The Triangle

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The Ship Inn

Bar and pub · 0.7 mi

Church Road, Exeter

Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30

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Ristorante EM

Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi

8 Victoria Road, Exmouth

Mo-Sa 18:00-22:00; Su off

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Land & Sea

Restaurant · 1.3 mi

14 Pilot Wharf Pier Head, Exmouth

Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00

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River Exe Cafe

Restaurant · Seafood · 0.4 mi

Floating Restuarant, open during Summer season

Apr-Sep

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20 more on the map.

Where to stay8

Churches and places of worship9

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Shopping9

Schools, colleges and libraries4

Healthcare2

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Map of Starcross

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Getting there and nearby towns

Exeter Airport (EXT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.

  • Kenton 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
  • Exmouth 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
  • Dawlish 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
  • Teignmouth 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
  • Exeter 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
  • Kingsteignton 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
  • Newton Abbot 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
  • Sidmouth 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
  • Whimple 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
  • Torquay 12 mi south, about 19 min by car

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