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The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 Page 3The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedThe town of Ivybridge enjoys both a magnificent natural setting and centuries of history as a mill town and a staging post on the London Road.Tumbling from the moors, the River Erme has formed the lifeblood of the town and originally provided power for three mills, one of which still exists todayCrossing the river at the northern end of the town centre is the medieval packhorse bridge, the “Ivy Bridge”, a feature immortalised by a number of important artists including J M W Turner. Spanning the valley a little further upstream, the railway viaduct provides a striking backdrop to the town and is a favourite with photographers; nearby are the publicly owned Longtimber Woods where the pillars remaining from the original 1848 Brunel structure can be seen.Stowford Mill in Ivybridge closed at the end of 2013. The mill had been in operation for over 250 years producing high quality paper, and specialising in security and watermarked papers. The site has been decommissioned before redevelopment takes place and a local group has formed, Ivybridge Heritage and Archive Group, and has undertaken detailed research of the history of the Mill and is now expanding its work.The group is working towards a reference collection based on the theme ‘Ivybridge Uncovered – A Mill Town Heritage’. The town also enjoys cultural and friendship links with several overseas communities - please read the relevant pages for more information on these and on how to join the relevant societies.WELCOME... to Ivybridge; the the largest town in the South Hams and your very own gateway to the Moors.Located at the heart of the South Hams and close to both rugged moorland and stunning coastal gems, Ivybridge is the ideal place to live or just to visit. With our award winning community hub, The Watermark, and many superb shops and cafes, Ivybridge is the perfect escape from that busy life for couples, groups or friends and families.IVYBRIDGEWelcome to IvybridgeIvybridge - Then and NowESSENTIAL INFORMATIONIvybridge Town CouncilHandy Telephone NumbersThe WatermarkIvybridge WorshipClubs and SocietiesSchoolsDoctorsHeritage TrailSOUTH DEVON & THE SOUTH HAMSBeachesAround and AboutFood and DrinkLocal Area MapTown Centre MapTravelWalking in the South Hams4 - 56 - 9301636 - 37172131184014 - 1526 - 2724 - 253222 - 2334 - 3512 - 13 This guide is printed on re-cycled stock using plant based inks and in an environmentally friendly fashion

The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 Page 3The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedThe town of Ivybridge enjoys both a magnificent natural setting and centuries of history as a mill town and a staging post on the London Road.Tumbling from the moors, the River Erme has formed the lifeblood of the town and originally provided power for three mills, one of which still exists todayCrossing the river at the northern end of the town centre is the medieval packhorse bridge, the “Ivy Bridge”, a feature immortalised by a number of important artists including J M W Turner. Spanning the valley a little further upstream, the railway viaduct provides a striking backdrop to the town and is a favourite with photographers; nearby are the publicly owned Longtimber Woods where the pillars remaining from the original 1848 Brunel structure can be seen.Stowford Mill in Ivybridge closed at the end of 2013. The mill had been in operation for over 250 years producing high quality paper, and specialising in security and watermarked papers. The site has been decommissioned before redevelopment takes place and a local group has formed, Ivybridge Heritage and Archive Group, and has undertaken detailed research of the history of the Mill and is now expanding its work.The group is working towards a reference collection based on the theme ‘Ivybridge Uncovered – A Mill Town Heritage’. The town also enjoys cultural and friendship links with several overseas communities - please read the relevant pages for more information on these and on how to join the relevant societies.WELCOME... to Ivybridge; the the largest town in the South Hams and your very own gateway to the Moors.Located at the heart of the South Hams and close to both rugged moorland and stunning coastal gems, Ivybridge is the ideal place to live or just to visit. With our award winning community hub, The Watermark, and many superb shops and cafes, Ivybridge is the perfect escape from that busy life for couples, groups or friends and families.IVYBRIDGEWelcome to IvybridgeIvybridge - Then and NowESSENTIAL INFORMATIONIvybridge Town CouncilHandy Telephone NumbersThe WatermarkIvybridge WorshipClubs and SocietiesSchoolsDoctorsHeritage TrailSOUTH DEVON & THE SOUTH HAMSBeachesAround and AboutFood and DrinkLocal Area MapTown Centre MapTravelWalking in the South Hams4 - 56 - 9301636 - 37172131184014 - 1526 - 2724 - 253222 - 2334 - 3512 - 13This guide is printed on re-cycled stock using plant based inks and in an environmentally friendly fashion

grew significantly from 1,574 people in 1921 to 12,056 in 2001.The name Ivybridge is derived from a small 13th century hump-backed bridge of the same name. Apart from swimming, it was the only means of crossing the river until the 1830s although plans were put forward in 1819. \"Ivy\" was used to describe the bridge simply because there was ivy growing on the bridge. As this bridge was the centre of the village and important to its very existence, it was named the \"Parish of Ivybridge\" in 1894.Ivybridge has long been a staging post on the Exeter to Plymouth road dating back to the 13th century and the \"Ivy Bridge\" was the only way over the River Erme at the time. The bridge itself is still in use to this day taking cars (one-way) and pedestrians across the river. In the 1830s a new bridge was built at the top of Fore Street (approximately 130 yards down the river). It is now used as a 1-way road across the river for vehicles and a separate pedestrian bridge lies alongside it. Another bridge (Marjorie Kelly Way/B3213, built in the 1990s) is situated at the bottom of Fore Street. In 1974 the A38 road was opened linking Ivybridge to Plymouth and Exeter. It was the first major trunk road for Ivybridge and was bypassed at the B3213, which runs through the centre of Ivybridge and connects it to the nearby villages of Bittaford and Wrangaton.The first mention of settlement in what we now know as Ivybridge was the manor of Stowford in the Domesday Book of 1086. Although the first mention of Ivybridge in it's own right came in 1280 when it was described as \"dowry of land on the west side of the River Erme, by the Ivy Bridge.\"There was a chapel, that was on the site of St John's Church, since 1402. From the 16th century onwards mills were built in the town, harnessing the power of the river. Records show that in the 16th century there was a corn mill, a tin mill and an edge mill. One of the mills, 'Glanville's Mill' (a corn mill), was situated where many of the town's shops are today and gives its name to the shopping centre. The first church (St John's) was built in 1790 as a chapel of ease, but 45 years later in 1835 it was consecrated as a district church. The oldest burial in St Johns church yard is from 1836. In the 1830s the Ivy Bridge lost its position as the only means of crossing the river when the 'New Bridge' was built joining Fore Street and Exeter Road. This is now the site of the town's War Memorial.In 1977 Ivybridge became a town. Throughout the 1980s and '90s it underwent a period of rapid growth and was noted as the fastest growing town in Europe, perhaps due to the A38 road by-pass. Between the censuses in 1981 and 2001 the population more than doubled from 5,106 to 12,056.The first railway station at Ivybridge was not complete when the South Devon Railway was opened, but was brought into use six weeks later on 15 June 1848. The building was situated on the north side of the track, immediately to the west of Ivybridge Viaduct. Passenger trains were withdrawn in 1959 and the goods facility closed in 1965. On 15 July 1994 a new station was opened on a new site costing £380,000, outside the town, to the east. It is operated by Great Western Railway who run links to London Paddington via Exeter and also south west to Cornwall. The station is advertised as a Park and Ride for the nearby city of Plymouth. On weekdays, 33 GWR trains stop here, 18 of them going west to Plymouth and Cornwall, IvybridgeIvybridge is our small town and civil parish in the South Hams. It lies about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Plymouth and it is at the southern extremity of Dartmoor National Park which remains one out the most outstanding areas of natural beauty in the UK. Ivybridge lies alongside the A38 Devon Expressway. There are two electoral wards in Ivybridge East and Ivybridge West with a total population in excess of 15,000 at the last census.Mentioned in documents as early as the 13th century and first recorded as ‘Ivybrugge’ in 1292, Ivybridge's early history is marked by its status as an important crossing point over the River Erme on the Exeter to Plymouth route. In the 16th century mills were built using the River Erme's power. The river was key to the area’s commercial success from the growth of the wool trade during the 17th century and the Industrial Revolution in later years. The parish of Saint John was formed in 1836 and Ivybridge became a civil parish in 1894 and a town in 1977.The early urbanisation and development of Ivybridge largely coincided with the Industrial Revolution. Stowford Paper Mill was built in 1787 and rebuilt again in the 1860s with extensive investment. In 1848 the railway arrived on the northern edge of the village with the major construction being financed by the South Devon Railway Company. The paper mill closed in 2013 after 226 years in Ivybridge and the buildings are being converted to homes and shops. Although occasionally referred to as a dormitory town, many people work here in the town itself, and agriculture continues to play an important economic role for Ivybridge's hinterland. The area surrounding Ivybridge is almost completely farmland.While heavy industry diminished during the latter half of the 20th century, the population The Ivybridge Town Guide 2023Page 8The Ivybridge Town Guide 2023 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights Reservedand 15 going east to Exeter and beyond (inc. Bristol, Cardiff and London Paddington). On Saturdays 26 trains stop here and on Sundays 20.Ivybridge is 182 miles (293 km) from London, 10 miles (16 km) from Totnes and 28 miles (45 km) from Exeter. The main road in and out of the town (the A38) allows fast access to Plymouth for Ivybridge commuters.The topography of Ivybridge is generally hilly. This is because of the River Erme which flows right through the centre of town. To the east and to the west of the river the land is elevated forming a valley. The river first enters the town at 300 feet (91 m) above sea level and leaves the town at 130 feet (40 m) above sea level. At it's height the top of the east and west of the valley is 260 feet (79 m) above sea level. The Western Beacon is a hill that overlooks the town; it's peak can be seen from almost anywhere in the town. It is 1,076 feet (328 m) above sea level and 912 feet (278 m) above the town. There is also an area of woodland called Longtimber Woods to the north of the town, which attracts many walkers along it's beautiful riverside path.The geology of Ivybridge is varied. Throughout most of the town the rock is Old Red Sandstone (sedimentary) from the Devonian period. To the north of the town Granite can be found as it is situated on the slopes of Dartmoor which offers large pre-volcanic areas of Granite. Along the River Erme large boulders and rocks can be found deposited on its meandering path brought all the way from Dartmoor; the Ivy Bridge itself is made out of Granite. The built environment in and around Ivybridge is mainly characterised by it's suburban street plans and houses, although in the centre of Ivybridge it's mainly characterised by Victorian buildings. From the centre of the town most buildings are terraced and now many of these buildings have been converted into retail outlets along Fore Street – the town's central business district. In the middle layer of the town most buildings are semidetached and built on quite steep roads. More detached houses are found on the outer layers of Ivybridge on the east and on the west of the town. Over the past decades the town has been shaped by its two most essential pieces of infrastructure: the railway line to the north and the A38 dual carriageway to the south. No large scale housing has been built on either side of these boundaries although this is about to change in line with the local government 10 year plans. Due to this; Ivybridge has been forced to grow east and west rather than north and south; it stretches approximately 1.76 miles (2.83 km) from east to west and 1 mile (1.6 km) from north to south.Along with the rest of South West England, Ivybridge has a temperate climate which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of the British Isles. The annual mean temperature is approximately 11 °C (52 °F) and shows a seasonal and a diurnal variation but due to the modifying effect of the sea the range is less than in most other parts of the British Isles. February is the coldest month with mean minimum temperatures between 3 °C (37 °F) and 4 °C (39 °F). July and August are the warmest months with mean daily maxima over 19 °C (66 °F). Ivybridge and other more coastal areas of the South Hams have average annual sunshine totals over 1,600 hours.Rainfall tends to be associated with Atlantic depressions or with convection. The Atlantic depressions are more vigorous in autumn and winter and most of the rain which falls in those seasons in the south-west is from this source. Average annual rainfall is around 980 millimetres (39 in). The number of days with snow falling is typically less than ten per winter. November to March have the highest mean wind speeds, with June to August having the lightest winds. The predominant wind direction is from the south-west.Ivybridge's earliest known economy relied on the River Erme with a corn mill, tin mill and an edge mill in existence in the town. Later development of the town relied on both the River Erme and the railway, which was built in the latter part of the Industrial Revolution. The largest employer in the town from 1787 was Stowford Paper Mill, which led to population growth in the town. The paper mill closed in 2013. With the expansion of the town in the late 20th century many of the new jobs are in the service industry. Due to the A38 Ivybridge's transport to nearby Plymouth was made possible and is generally regarded as the town's busiest commuter route. As a result, a lot of Ivybridge's work or \"economy\" is centred in Plymouth and nearby towns. Ivybridge still has some of its own industry with some small industrial estates around and within the town and very nearby a much larger industrial estate just to the west at Lee Mill. There have been attempts to brand the town as a walking centre for southern Dartmoor as there is good access to Dartmoor from the town. For example, one route follows the route of the old china clay railway to Redlake in the heart of the moor, another glides delightfully by the Erme through Longtimber Woods. There are other accesses to the Moor also. The Two Moors Way, which crosses Dartmoor and Exmoor starts in Ivybridge and finishes in Lynmouth on the North Devon coast.The shopping area is mainly along Fore Street and Glanvilles Mill and provides many jobs and services for the town, although the local schools combine to be the biggest employers. There are some out of town jobs at the Tesco Extra superstore at Lee Mill and nearby Endsleigh Garden & Leisure Centre. The town has six traditional public houses: The Sportsmans Inn, the Trehill Arms, the Exchange, the Old Smithy, the Duke of Cornwall and the Imperial Inn.The town's most prominent natural landmark is the Western Beacon; a hill that overlooks Ivybridge. Many people walk up there for the views of Ivybridge and the South Hams. The town's first man-made landmark is the Ivy Bridge; a 13th-century hump-backed bridge. It is still in use today and gives the town it's name. The two remaining industrial landmarks of the town are the viaduct over the River Erme and the paper mill. The original viaduct was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1848 but sadly only the granite piers remain. The operational line alongside was built by Sir James Charles Inglis opened in 1894 for the Great Western Railway. It still carries the mainline trains. They were key to the town's initial growth in the Industrial Revolution and are still important to the town today. In the centre of the town a war memorial, equidistant from three of the churches, was unveiled in 1922 and each year on Remembrance Day the town holds a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. In recent years another memorial has also been built nearby celebrating the lives of American servicemen stationed in and near the town in 1943–1944, many of whom died on Omaha Beach on DDay. The Watermark is one of the town's modern landmarks, which began construction in 2007 and was completed in March 2008 at a cost of £1.4 million. It functions as a library, entertainment venue, cinema and offers office space.Ivybridge's most recent figures indicate that Ivybridge has a population in excess of 15,000. Compare that figure with the area surrounding Ivybridge which accounts for about 14% of the South Hams' total population (83,140) and it accounts for about 1% of Devon's total population (1,133,800). The town still has a median age of 42 which is above the national average of 39.

grew significantly from 1,574 people in 1921 to 12,056 in 2001.The name Ivybridge is derived from a small 13th century hump-backed bridge of the same name. Apart from swimming, it was the only means of crossing the river until the 1830s although plans were put forward in 1819. \"Ivy\" was used to describe the bridge simply because there was ivy growing on the bridge. As this bridge was the centre of the village and important to its very existence, it was named the \"Parish of Ivybridge\" in 1894.Ivybridge has long been a staging post on the Exeter to Plymouth road dating back to the 13th century and the \"Ivy Bridge\" was the only way over the River Erme at the time. The bridge itself is still in use to this day taking cars (one-way) and pedestrians across the river. In the 1830s a new bridge was built at the top of Fore Street (approximately 130 yards down the river). It is now used as a 1-way road across the river for vehicles and a separate pedestrian bridge lies alongside it. Another bridge (Marjorie Kelly Way/B3213, built in the 1990s) is situated at the bottom of Fore Street. In 1974 the A38 road was opened linking Ivybridge to Plymouth and Exeter. It was the first major trunk road for Ivybridge and was bypassed at the B3213, which runs through the centre of Ivybridge and connects it to the nearby villages of Bittaford and Wrangaton.The first mention of settlement in what we now know as Ivybridge was the manor of Stowford in the Domesday Book of 1086. Although the first mention of Ivybridge in it's own right came in 1280 when it was described as \"dowry of land on the west side of the River Erme, by the Ivy Bridge.\"There was a chapel, that was on the site of St John's Church, since 1402. From the 16th century onwards mills were built in the town, harnessing the power of the river. Records show that in the 16th century there was a corn mill, a tin mill and an edge mill. One of the mills, 'Glanville's Mill' (a corn mill), was situated where many of the town's shops are today and gives its name to the shopping centre. The first church (St John's) was built in 1790 as a chapel of ease, but 45 years later in 1835 it was consecrated as a district church. The oldest burial in St Johns church yard is from 1836. In the 1830s the Ivy Bridge lost its position as the only means of crossing the river when the 'New Bridge' was built joining Fore Street and Exeter Road. This is now the site of the town's War Memorial.In 1977 Ivybridge became a town. Throughout the 1980s and '90s it underwent a period of rapid growth and was noted as the fastest growing town in Europe, perhaps due to the A38 road by-pass. Between the censuses in 1981 and 2001 the population more than doubled from 5,106 to 12,056.The first railway station at Ivybridge was not complete when the South Devon Railway was opened, but was brought into use six weeks later on 15 June 1848. The building was situated on the north side of the track, immediately to the west of Ivybridge Viaduct. Passenger trains were withdrawn in 1959 and the goods facility closed in 1965. On 15 July 1994 a new station was opened on a new site costing £380,000, outside the town, to the east. It is operated by Great Western Railway who run links to London Paddington via Exeter and also south west to Cornwall. The station is advertised as a Park and Ride for the nearby city of Plymouth. On weekdays, 33 GWR trains stop here, 18 of them going west to Plymouth and Cornwall, IvybridgeIvybridge is our small town and civil parish in the South Hams. It lies about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Plymouth and it is at the southern extremity of Dartmoor National Park which remains one out the most outstanding areas of natural beauty in the UK. Ivybridge lies alongside the A38 Devon Expressway. There are two electoral wards in Ivybridge East and Ivybridge West with a total population of 11,851 at the last census.Mentioned in documents as early as the 13th century and first recorded as ‘Ivybrugge’ in 1292, Ivybridge's early history is marked by its status as an important crossing point over the River Erme on the Exeter to Plymouth route. In the 16th century mills were built using the River Erme's power. The river was key to the area’s commercial success from the growth of the wool trade during the 17th century and the Industrial Revolution in later years. The parish of Saint John was formed in 1836 and Ivybridge became a civil parish in 1894 and a town in 1977.The early urbanisation and development of Ivybridge largely coincided with the Industrial Revolution. Stowford Paper Mill was built in 1787 and rebuilt again in the 1860s with extensive investment. In 1848 the railway arrived on the northern edge of the village with the major construction being financed by the South Devon Railway Company. The paper mill closed in 2013 after 226 years in Ivybridge and the buildings are being converted to homes and shops. Although occasionally referred to as a dormitory town, many people work here in the town itself, and agriculture continues to play an important economic role for Ivybridge's hinterland. The area surrounding Ivybridge is almost completely farmland.While heavy industry diminished during the latter half of the 20th century, the population The Ivybridge Town Guide 2023Page 8The Ivybridge Town Guide 2023 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights Reservedand 15 going east to Exeter and beyond (inc. Bristol, Cardiff and London Paddington). On Saturdays 26 trains stop here and on Sundays 20.Ivybridge is 182 miles (293 km) from London, 10 miles (16 km) from Totnes and 28 miles (45 km) from Exeter. The main road in and out of the town (the A38) allows fast access to Plymouth for Ivybridge commuters.The topography of Ivybridge is generally hilly. This is because of the River Erme which flows right through the centre of town. To the east and to the west of the river the land is elevated forming a valley. The river first enters the town at 300 feet (91 m) above sea level and leaves the town at 130 feet (40 m) above sea level. At it's height the top of the east and west of the valley is 260 feet (79 m) above sea level. The Western Beacon is a hill that overlooks the town; it's peak can be seen from almost anywhere in the town. It is 1,076 feet (328 m) above sea level and 912 feet (278 m) above the town. There is also an area of woodland called Longtimber Woods to the north of the town, which attracts many walkers along it's beautiful riverside path.The geology of Ivybridge is varied. Throughout most of the town the rock is Old Red Sandstone (sedimentary) from the Devonian period. To the north of the town Granite can be found as it is situated on the slopes of Dartmoor which offers large pre-volcanic areas of Granite. Along the River Erme large boulders and rocks can be found deposited on its meandering path brought all the way from Dartmoor; the Ivy Bridge itself is made out of Granite. The built environment in and around Ivybridge is mainly characterised by it's suburban street plans and houses, although in the centre of Ivybridge it's mainly characterised by Victorian buildings. From the centre of the town most buildings are terraced and now many of these buildings have been converted into retail outlets along Fore Street – the town's central business district. In the middle layer of the town most buildings are semidetached and built on quite steep roads. More detached houses are found on the outer layers of Ivybridge on the east and on the west of the town. Over the past decades the town has been shaped by its two most essential pieces of infrastructure: the railway line to the north and the A38 dual carriageway to the south. No large scale housing has been built on either side of these boundaries although this is about to change in line with the local government 10 year plans. Due to this; Ivybridge has been forced to grow east and west rather than north and south; it stretches approximately 1.76 miles (2.83 km) from east to west and 1 mile (1.6 km) from north to south.Along with the rest of South West England, Ivybridge has a temperate climate which is generally wetter and milder than the rest of the British Isles. The annual mean temperature is approximately 11 °C (52 °F) and shows a seasonal and a diurnal variation but due to the modifying effect of the sea the range is less than in most other parts of the British Isles. February is the coldest month with mean minimum temperatures between 3 °C (37 °F) and 4 °C (39 °F). July and August are the warmest months with mean daily maxima over 19 °C (66 °F). Ivybridge and other more coastal areas of the South Hams have average annual sunshine totals over 1,600 hours.Rainfall tends to be associated with Atlantic depressions or with convection. The Atlantic depressions are more vigorous in autumn and winter and most of the rain which falls in those seasons in the south-west is from this source. Average annual rainfall is around 980 millimetres (39 in). The number of days with snow falling is typically less than ten per winter. November to March have the highest mean wind speeds, with June to August having the lightest winds. The predominant wind direction is from the south-west.Ivybridge's earliest known economy relied on the River Erme with a corn mill, tin mill and an edge mill in existence in the town. Later development of the town relied on both the River Erme and the railway, which was built in the latter part of the Industrial Revolution. The largest employer in the town from 1787 was Stowford Paper Mill, which led to population growth in the town. The paper mill closed in 2013. With the expansion of the town in the late 20th century many of the new jobs are in the service industry. Due to the A38 Ivybridge's transport to nearby Plymouth was made possible and is generally regarded as the town's busiest commuter route. As a result, a lot of Ivybridge's work or \"economy\" is centred in Plymouth and nearby towns. Ivybridge still has some of its own industry with some small industrial estates around and within the town and very nearby a much larger industrial estate just to the west at Lee Mill. There have been attempts to brand the town as a walking centre for southern Dartmoor as there is good access to Dartmoor from the town. For example, one route follows the route of the old china clay railway to Redlake in the heart of the moor, another glides delightfully by the Erme through Longtimber Woods. There are other accesses to the Moor also. The Two Moors Way, which crosses Dartmoor and Exmoor starts in Ivybridge and finishes in Lynmouth on the North Devon coast.The shopping area is mainly along Fore Street and Glanvilles Mill and provides many jobs and services for the town, although the local schools combine to be the biggest employers. There are some out of town jobs at the Tesco Extra superstore at Lee Mill and nearby Endsleigh Garden & Leisure Centre. The town has six traditional public houses: The Sportsmans Inn, the Trehill Arms, the Exchange, the Old Smithy, the Duke of Cornwall and the Imperial Inn.The town's most prominent natural landmark is the Western Beacon; a hill that overlooks Ivybridge. Many people walk up there for the views of Ivybridge and the South Hams. The town's first man-made landmark is the Ivy Bridge; a 13th-century hump-backed bridge. It is still in use today and gives the town it's name. The two remaining industrial landmarks of the town are the viaduct over the River Erme and the paper mill. The original viaduct was built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1848 but sadly only the granite piers remain. The operational line alongside was built by Sir James Charles Inglis opened in 1894 for the Great Western Railway. It still carries the mainline trains. They were key to the town's initial growth in the Industrial Revolution and are still important to the town today. In the centre of the town a war memorial, equidistant from three of the churches, was unveiled in 1922 and each year on Remembrance Day the town holds a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. In recent years another memorial has also been built nearby celebrating the lives of American servicemen stationed in and near the town in 1943–1944, many of whom died on Omaha Beach on DDay. The Watermark is one of the town's modern landmarks, which began construction in 2007 and was completed in March 2008 at a cost of £1.4 million. It functions as a library, entertainment venue, cinema and offers office space.Ivybridge's most recent figures indicate that Ivybridge has a population in excess of 15,000. Compare that figure with the area surrounding Ivybridge which accounts for about 14% of the South Hams' total population (83,140) and it accounts for about 1% of Devon's total population (1,133,800). The town still has a median age of 42 which is above the national average of 39.

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The Ivybridge Town Guide 2024Page 12The Ivybridge Town Guide 2024 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedThe Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 Page 3The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedWalking Around IvybridgeIvybridge is ideally located for a variety of walks providing the opportunity to enjoy varied countryside, woodland and riverside scenery. A little friendlier for the casual walker are the following walks. The Ivy Bridge to Longtimber Woods (Approximately 1 hour’s walking, medium difficulty) Alongside the Harford Road short stay car park is the old Ivy Bridge. With your back to London Court cross the bridge, turn right and walk up Station Road, which is a continuation of Erme Road. Not far up this road is a footpath marked with a wooden finger post.Enter the path for some spectacular views with the River Erme. The path soon enters Longtimber Woods by crossing a bridge over the leat. The path climbs steeply and passes underneath both viaducts into the Woods proper. Turn right at the top. As you walk along this path you will soon see the remains of the “swimming pool”, converted from a former reservoir but now overgrown with vegetation. While the Americans were based in the town prior to DDay they made use of this pool in their training exercises.Continue until you reach the picnic area. Turn left at the wooden direction sign and climb up to the road exit. On your left-hand side you will see the “Kings Leat” which has been renovated by the town’s Rotary Club. Immediately across the road there are further footpath signposts to your right - these paths lead across Henlake Down with glorious views across Ivybridge and Ermington and on a clear day right out to sea. A footpath leads from the gate at the bottom of the Down back into Ivybridge. There are many other walks in Longtimber and beyond. Should you decide not to venture further and return to Ivybridge, stay on the road, which is lined with ancient cart stopping stones, and descend gently back to the town.Harford Gate Prehistoric Village, Black Pool & Harford ChurchApproximately 3/4 hour’s walking, medium difficulty) Turn right and head towards the rise and look down to the water crossing. Almost immediately there are the remains of a Neolithic village settlement. The “threshold” and part of the “wind doors” can still be traced. Stone rows reveal the paths used by the residents into and around the settlement. The settlement bears right following the curve of the small reservoir. Here can be found the chief’s residence. Follow tthe reservoir and over some slightly boggy ground and you are now facing the direction for Harford Gate. Turn right and you will see the River Erme. Walk towards the Erme and soon you will see a rise in the ground. Turn back towards Harford Gate and you will find a “kist vane” - a method of burial once used. Due to its position it is believed this grave was for the Chief or King of the settlement. Turn back to Harford Gate. Another short walk is to “Black Pool” (approximately 3/4 hour walking, easy/medium difficulty)To undertake this walk, having crossed the stream just after leaving Harford Gate turn right, climb until you find the stream known as Addiscombe Brook. To your left there is a cleft of rocks - the “Black Pool” is here. Sit and watch the dragonflies fight for territory over the pond. Return to Harford Gate and the car park or, if on foot, proceed down to Stowford Gate to return to the town. Walking Locallyand the2 Moors WayThe original Two Moors Way spans 102 miles from Ivybridge on the southern boundary of Dartmoor National Park to Lynmouth on the North Devon Coast in Exmoor National Park. If you wish to complete a Coast to Coast walk you can start at Wembury on the South Devon coast and follow the Erme-Plym trail to Ivybridge, adding around 15 miles. Ivybridge is an ideal start or end point and this guide gives you information about where to stay and where to stock up for your journey. The town is also well served by public transport, being the only town on the route with a mainline railway station and excellent bus and coach services to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond. The entire route is waymarked in each direction in most places, but it does cross wild moorland and remote countryside where the weather can change quickly. You should therefore carry the relevant maps and know how to read them – a compass is also strongly advisable.Maps and GuidesThe following maps cover the route and are available from The Watermark Information Desk:Harvey Two Moors Way map – 1:40,000 Ivybridge to Lynmouth (please note doesn’t include the Erme–Plym extension between Wembury and Ivybridge).Yellow Publications – Zizag Series – 1:16,000 Ivybridge to Down St Mary, and Down St Mary to LynmouthOrdnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 180, 181, 191, 202Ordnance Survey Explorer 1:25,000 9, 20, 28, 113, 114, 127Cicerone Guidebook Published in 2015 this is an invaluable guide to help you plan and complete the route

The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 Page 3The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedBeachesThere are a wealth of beaches within Easy Reach of Ivybridge; below are just a few ...Beach use is great for all of us in many ways. Swimming is good for the heart and the lovely coastal breezes we get in the South Hams will prove very beneficial for the skin and also the complexion!Being near water has been proven to help boost our immune systems and promote a feeling of wellbeing whilst lowering those day to day stresses and helping us sleep better.Most, if not all, the beaches in our area are rated good or excellent for bathing water quality but please check if you want to take Fido for a run!Bantham - Across the Avon estuary from Bigbury, a wide sandy beach popular with surfers and windsurfers. Toilets in car park, shop and pub in village nearby. Holds the Rural Beach Award. Bigbury on Sea - Popular beach for families, windsurfers and kitesurfers, with wide sands and rock pools. Burgh Island can be reached on foot at low tide and by sea tractor at other times. A 2010 Blue Flag Beach. Blackpool Sands - A picturesque cove at the north end of Start Bay. A popular Blue Flag Beach with water sports hire.East Portlemouth - This south-facing beach enjoys the sun throughout the day. Three beaches with fine golden sand.Challaborough - Horseshoe shaped cove with a sheltered sandy beach and rock pools. A 2010 Blue Flag Beach. Parking limited. Popular with surfers and body boarders. Mothecombe - On the western edge of the Erme estuary, the public beach becomes a wide expanse of sand at low tide. Parking with cafe and toilets approximately 400 yards uphill from beach. Private beach open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.South Sands - A fine sandy beach accessible by car or ferry from Salcombe. Sailing tuition and sports equipment hire available. South Milton - Dominated by Thurlestone Rock, this National Trust beach of coarse sand and rocky outcrops is popular for water sports. Holds the Rural Beach Award. Wembury – Owned by the National Trust this beach has a mixture of sand, shingle and rocks. The Marine Centre runs interesting talks and walks.Wonwell – unspoilt beach with no facilities on the eastern edge of the Erme estuary. Extremely limited laneside parking but accessible on foot from Mothecombe Beach (see above) at low tide.PLEASE ... keep our beautiful beaches clean and NEVER leave anything behind.Try to avoid taking any plastics onto the beach. The effects of most plastics on the marine and costal habitat are truly catastrophic and will take many generations to reverse (if ever!).Oh ... and don’t encourage the Seagulls. They may be cute but not when they’ve dive bombed your four year old for their ice cream!

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The Ivybridge Town Guide 2024Page 16The Ivybridge Town Guide 2024 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedIvybridge has four distinct and separate places of worship. They are: St John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Ivybridge Methodist Church, St. Austin’s Priory Catholic Church and the Evangelical Baptist ChurchIvybridge stands at the junction of the four ecclesiastical boundaries of Cornwood, Harford, Ermington & Ugborough. The boundaries of these parishes met at the Ivy Bridge. The ecclesiastical district of Ivybridge was formed in 1835.The existing parish church of St John the Evangelist (on Blachford Road) is actually the second church to bear that name, not only in Ivybridge, but in the same churchyard. The foundations of the old chapel of St John can be seen just above ground level to the right of the gates of the churchyard, on a large area of grass without graves. The original entrance gates are still in evidence in the south east corner.In 1812, Sir John Rogers provided a plot of land in Ivybridge for the building of a Methodist meeting house or chapel. This original site is now Chapel Place. John Allen, a devout Methodist, was determined to find “a worthier local habitation” for the congregation and purchased the lease of a new site in Fore Street. The foundation stone was laid on 15th July 1874 by Mrs Edward Allen, his daughter-in-law. The church was constructed at a cost of £6,000 and Allen expected his employees from the paper mill to attend every Sunday.Ivybridge Evangelical Baptist Church (formerly the Congregational Church) originally started in a house in Exeter Road which is still standing and called Trehill Lodge. In the late 1860’s it was decided to build a new church. John Allen, who owned the paper mill, donated the land and in June 1868 the foundation stone was laid. The church was opened in June 1869 at a cost of £850. £150 had been raised by collections with a £700 debt to be raised. There was no pulpit, music was played on a harmonium, light by gaslight and heating by a tortoise stove.St.Austin's Priory was started in 1910 when an order of French nuns, the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, purchased the site from Major F. A. London. The style of the building is late Victorian/Edwardian. The building of the convent was complete and by 1912 and the nuns established a school with boarders within the convent and accommodation for a Chaplain was built. In 1932 the nuns had vacated the Priory and it became the home to Augustinian Recollects. The friars remained in Ivybridge until June 2016, when they bid farewell and the parish came under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Plymouth.Ivybridge Worship

Health CareIvybridge has a wealth of healthcare professionals that offer services across a wide range of specialisms.From doctors to opticians, dentists to pharmacies the care you need can be found in the town with no need to travel to nearby cities.NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do and will offer advice and guidance.Our nearest major hospital with a casualty unit is Derriford in Plymouth and they can be reached on 01752 202082 and, of course, for medical emergencies only dial 999Ivybridge Medical PracticeStation Road, Ivybridge PL21 0AJTel: 01752 690777Highland Health CentreFore St, Ivybridge PL21 9AETel: 01752 897111Highland Dental CareThe Old Police House, Cornwood Rd, Ivybridge PL21 9GXTel: 01752 893152Victoria House Dental Surgery30 Fore St, Ivybridge PL21 9ABTel: 01752 893688Ivybridge Dental PracticeCedar Rise, Fore St, Ivybridge PL21 9AETel: 01752 894142Bupa Dental Care Ivybridge56 Fore St, Ivybridge PL21 9AETel: 01752 424200Ivybridge Pharmacy7 Erme Ct, Ivybridge PL21 0SZTel: 01752 892245Day Lewis Pharmacy11-12 Fore St, Ivybridge PL21 9ABTel: 01752 690265Boots Pharmacy3 Erme Rd, Ivybridge PL21 0ALTel: 01752 896787Newsomes OpticiansGlanvilles Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9PSTel: 01752 691107Noakes Habermehl & Kerr Opticians 6 Fore St, Ivybridge PL21 9ABTel: 01752 892185

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The Ivybridge Town Guide 2024 Page 21The Ivybridge Town Guide 2024 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedThe Ivybridge Town Guide 2022Page 26Clubs & SocietiesLocal Organisations … Something for EveryoneIvybridge is a vibrant community, with some 100 local organisations operating in and around the town.A number of religious groups are represented: as well as the Parish Church of St John there is a Methodist Church, a Roman Catholic Church, an Evangelical Baptist Church and a branch of the Salvation Army.Sports enthusiasts can join clubs for activities including rugby, football, cricket, tennis (with indoor and outdoor courts), outdoor and shortmat bowls, athletics, netball, karate, angling, walking and hiking, and cross country cycling.The Ivybridge Leisure Centre (operated by Fusion Lifestyle), in the centre of Ivybridge has an indoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, squash courts and facilities for a variety of other sports. There is also McCaulays Gym and Golf Club on the outskirts of the town.For those who are mechanically minded there is an MG Car Club and a Vintage Club.Younger people are catered for by a dance school, groups at all levels of scouting and guiding, an army cadet platoon and an air training corps. There is also an active branch of the Young Farmers’ Club in the area.On Friday evenings 6.30pm – 9.30pm, in the Leonards Road car park, the Bridge Project, (run by Ivybridge Youth for Christ), provides a safe, friendly place for young people to shelter, chat, play games and listen to music. Hot chocolate and biscuits are provided free of charge.People with cultural interests can join a camera club, an arts and crafts society, a flower club, several choirs, a Friends of the Library group and a theatre company. There is also a Rotary Club, a Lions Club, a Probus Club, branches of the Royal British Legion and the Trefoil Guild.The Ivybridge Environmental Action Group gives local people the opportunity of taking an active role in preserving our local environment. Its subsidiary group, PL:21, is interested in promoting more positive and sustainable living in 21st century Ivybridge. People keen on outdoor pursuits may also be interested in the Garden Association, the Allotment Association and the Devon Wildlife Trust (South Brent branch). Specifically for the ladies there are two Women’s Institutes, one meeting during the day and one in the evenings. There are also branches of the National Women’s Register, the Mothers’ Union and the Catholic Women’s League.The interests of older members of the community are catered for by various groups, some who meet informally for coffee mornings, and some like the U3A who offer a comprehensive programme of activities.

Glanvilles Mill1 2341234 567891011 12 13 14 1516 17 1819202221 242325262729303132 333536383934 40 42 41 43 45 44 46 47 49 48 51 5053 52545569 5657 585960616263 6465666770 Community CollegeStowford Mill DevelopmentLeisureCentrePolice StationSkate ParkThe WatermarkMeeting Places/Churches1 Masonic Hall2 Methodist Church3 St Johns Church4 Ivybridge Baptist Church68Businesses1 Vacant1a Ivybridge Dental2 Golden Bridge Chinese3 Unique Barbers4 Pink Scissors5 Ivy Cabs6 DJ Shepherd7 AIK9 Pet Grooming7a Ivy Gold Exchange8 Freddies Cafe9 Gallery/Balloons & Beyond10 Ivybridge Fish Bar11 Nandon Indian Restaurant12 Legends Barbers13 The Old Smithy14 Hetties15 Country Maid and Whites Laundry16 Salon Called Fish17 Lawsons18 Cobblers / Ink Inn Tattoos19 Ivybridge Butchers20 Ivy Hair Lounge21 Western Blinds22 Creative Yarns23 Bupa Dental Care24 The Leading Edge25 Friary Mill Bakery26 Dame Hannahs • Your Home Let27 The Exchange Public House28 Joy King Chinese Takeaway29 Meghna Indian Takeaway30 Co-Operative Funerals31 Noakes and Habermehl Opticians32 Pizza Kebab Express33 Entrance to r/o Glanvilles Mill34 Newsomes35 Warrens Bakery36 Co-Op Supermarket37 Footbridges38 Oggy Oggy Pasty Shop39 GLANVILLES MILL (Interior) Natures Larder • Howard & Over Barnardos • Mira UDI Pilates Your Home Let • Warrens Connells • Ivybridge Brewing Post Office • VIP Nails Erme Valley Pets • Revelations Ivybridge Turkish Barbers The Cut Label • The Dog Parlour Vape Lounge • PJ Cards40 Newsomes Opticians41 Day Lewis Pharmacy42 Vacant43 Manning & Co44 Stu’s of Ivybridge45 Jaz Interiors46 Ivybridge Book Shop47 Millington & Tunnicliff48 Ali Babas49 Dianas Boutique50 Christine James Beauty51 La Pizza Loco52 Kings Solicitors53 Victoria House Dentists54 The Ivy Laser Clinic55 Rochelles Café & Bistro56 GKS Car Sales57 Ivybridge Tile & Bathroom Centre58 Vacant58a Greenslade Taylor Hunt59 St Lukes Hospice Shop60 Poundland61 Stowfords62 Tesco Metro63 Morrisons/Taste of Bengal64 TBC65 The Trehill Arms66 COSTLY STREET The Hair Shack • Barber Shop Pawlyns Accountants • Cobbler Walter Parson Funeral Dir. Ivor Jones Financial Svcs Nutrition at the Bridge67 Hair Shack 67a Christophers Hawthorne Holistic Wellbeing Sew & So Craft • Moorland Jeweller68 Serenity Hairdressers69 The Duke of Cornwall Pub70 The Consitutional ClubChapel PlaceCommunity Centre3928Town Hall377a58a67a1a

Glanvilles Mill1 2341234 567891011 12 13 14 1516 17 1819202221 242325262729303132 333536383934 40 42 41 4345 44 46 4749 4851 5053 52545569 5657 585960616263 6465666770 Community CollegeStowford Mill DevelopmentLeisureCentrePolice StationSkate ParkThe WatermarkMeeting Places/Churches1 Masonic Hall2 Methodist Church3 St Johns Church4 Ivybridge Baptist Church68Businesses1 Vacant1a Ivybridge Dental2 Golden Bridge Chinese3 Unique Barbers4 Pink Scissors5 Ivy Cabs6 DJ Shepherd7 AIK9 Pet Grooming7a Ivy Gold Exchange8 Freddies Cafe9 Gallery/Balloons & Beyond10 Ivybridge Fish Bar11 Nandon Indian Restaurant12 Legends Barbers13 The Old Smithy14 Hetties15 Country Maid and Whites Laundry16 Salon Called Fish17 Lawsons18 Cobblers / Ink Inn Tattoos19 Ivybridge Butchers20 Ivy Hair Lounge21 Western Blinds22 Creative Yarns23 Bupa Dental Care24 The Leading Edge25 Friary Mill Bakery26 Dame Hannahs • Your Home Let27 The Exchange Public House28 Joy King Chinese Takeaway29 Meghna Indian Takeaway30 Co-Operative Funerals31 Noakes and Habermehl Opticians32 Pizza Kebab Express33 Entrance to r/o Glanvilles Mill34 Newsomes35 Warrens Bakery36 Co-Op Supermarket37 Footbridges38 Oggy Oggy Pasty Shop39 GLANVILLES MILL (Interior) Natures Larder • Howard & Over Barnardos • Mira UDI Pilates Your Home Let • Warrens Connells • Ivybridge Brewing Post Office • VIP Nails Erme Valley Pets • Revelations Ivybridge Turkish Barbers The Cut Label • The Dog Parlour Vape Lounge • PJ Cards40 Newsomes Opticians41 Day Lewis Pharmacy42 Vacant43 Manning & Co44 Stu’s of Ivybridge45 Jaz Interiors46 Ivybridge Book Shop47 Millington & Tunnicliff48 Ali Babas49 Dianas Boutique50 Christine James Beauty51 La Pizza Loco52 Kings Solicitors53 Victoria House Dentists54 The Ivy Laser Clinic55 Rochelles Café & Bistro56 GKS Car Sales57 Ivybridge Tile & Bathroom Centre58 Vacant58a Greenslade Taylor Hunt59 St Lukes Hospice Shop60 Poundland61 Stowfords62 Tesco Metro63 Morrisons/Taste of Bengal64 TBC65 The Trehill Arms66 COSTLY STREET The Hair Shack • Barber Shop Pawlyns Accountants • Cobbler Walter Parson Funeral Dir. Ivor Jones Financial Svcs Nutrition at the Bridge67 Hair Shack 67a Christophers Hawthorne Holistic Wellbeing Sew & So Craft • Moorland Jeweller68 Serenity Hairdressers69 The Duke of Cornwall Pub70 The Consitutional ClubChapel PlaceCommunity Centre3928Town Hall377a58a67a1a

The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 Page 3The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedPubsDuke of CornwallKeaton Road, Ivybridge, PL21 9DH01752 892867The Exchange Fore St, Ivybridge, PL21 9AB01752 896677The Imperial28 Western Rd, PL21 9AN01752 651091The Old Smithy45 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE01752 892490The Trehill Arms1 Harford Rd, Ivybridge, PL21 0AS01752 657180RestaurantsNandon, 43 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE01752 897275Rochelles, 16 Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9PS01752 698576Stu’s of IvybridgeFore St. Tel 01752 981778ShoppingIvybridge has all the shopping and services you could possibly need for any length of stay, including a supermarket and two convenience stores in the town centre. Most shops are independent or small local chains and offer a wide range of services with a friendly smile!Fore Street is the main shopping street and Glanvilles Mill adjacent is a riverside covered shopping precinct. Eat & DrinkThere are many cafes, takeaways and pubs to satisfy the hunger and thirst of residents and visitors alike. Local produce takes pride of place in many shops, making Ivybridge a popular stop off point for walkers, cyclists and tourists. Why not round off your visit with coffee and cake in one of the town’s attractive cafés or indulge in a traditional bar snack in one of the friendly local hostelries. Some allow you to book a table, some offer a more casual dining experience.Take aways - Cafes - RestaurantsAli-Baba, 20 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AB01752 698899Country Maid, 47c Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE01752 698469Friary Mill, 57 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE01752 895800Hetties, 46 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE01752 892585Ivybridge Fish Bar, 42 Fore St, IvybridgePL21 9AE, 01752 657324Joy King, Kimberly Court, Ivybridge, PL21 9AB01752 698188Golden Bridge, 34 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE01752 894848Meghna, 2 Kimberly Court, Ivybridge, PL21 9AB01752 698138Nandon, 43 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE01752 897275Rochelles, 16 Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge PL21 9PS01752 698576Pizza Kebab Express, 7 Fore St, PL21 9AB01752 893066Warrens, 9 Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge, PL21 9PS01752 690370The Watermark, Erme Court, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ01752 892220Freddies, 40 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AEIf you want a little more than a coffee and a snack then just take a moment to consider what Ivybridge has to offer in the way of pubs and restaurants ...

The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022Page 26The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedSouth DartmoorSouth Dartmoor is visible from most parts of Ivybridge. Henlake Down and Western Beacon dominate the town and provide views down to the English Channel. Walkers can access the Moor from several points in and around Ivybridge, and Ivybridge is the starting point of the 102-mile Two Moors Way to Lynmouth and the Erme/Plym Valley trail to the coast at Wembury (15 miles) and thence to Plymouth. There are many historic remains on the Moor close to Ivybridge, some of them relics of mining activity over the centuries and others going back to Neolithic times. For further details contact the Watermark Information Centre on 01752 892220. Villages to ExploreAvonwickThe village has rapidly grown in size over the last few years. Running through the village is the River Avon. Avon means river and wick is an old word for village so: river village! The village contains one of only two privately owned churches in the whole of the UK, two fine restaurants, one of the oldest lawn tennis clubs in Britain, a garage and a village shop.CornwoodAn attractive village on the edge of Dartmoor close to the China Clay workings of Lee Moor and Wotter. A good starting or finishing point for a moorland walk or drive.ErmingtonAlthough its recorded history can only be traced back to 1220, this is a Saxon-plan village on a hillside overlooking the Erme Valley. Take a close look at the church spire – it leans and twists like a jester’s cap. The Erme/ Plym Valley trail (to Wembury and Plymouth on the coast) passes close by the village.HarfordThe parish church is an attractive little moorstone building of the late 15th to 16th century which stands almost alone beside the River Erme, where it leaves the Moor. This is the gateway to one of the most interesting and beautiful parts of Dartmoor - the upper Erme valley. Thomas Williams (d. 1566) who was born at Stowford, in this parish, became Speaker of the House of Commons in 1563.ModburyA small picturesque market town with a rich and colourful history dating back to the 8th century, whose traces can still be detected in and around the town. There are Georgian buildings, slate hung houses, interesting and colourful independent shops, art and craft galleries and a 13th century church.South BrentA busy village beside the A38, it is an ideal base for walks on Ugborough Beacon (1232ft) and Dartmoor. Take a drive out to Shipley Bridge and try an easy stroll up to the massive Avon Dam.UgboroughThis is a quiet, unspoilt village built around an open square, and dominated by an imposing 14th century church. Strangely for an inland village, some miles from the sea, the village’s pub is The Ship.YealmptonSeven miles from Plymouth in the richly wooded valley of the River Yealm. Its main street boasts the ‘Old Mother Hubbard Cottage’ from the nursery rhyme whose central character was based on a housekeeper from the nearby Kitley Estate which boats a very fine restaurant and stunning accommodation.Around & AboutLukesland GardensLukesland is located a short drive from Ivybridge on the road to Harford. It has 24 acres of woodland gardens, with flowering shrubs, trees and a wealth of wild flowers. For details telephone 01752 893390/691749.South Devon Tennis CentreThis facility in Ivybridge offers 4 indoor carpet courts, 4 all weather floodlit courts, bar, lounge and patio. Visitors are most welcome and coaching is available. For further details call 01752 893700.Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell, near Plympton There are over 200 animals at Dartmoor Zoological Park: from tiny stick insects to diverse mammals; all set in over 30 acres of beautiful parkland. Further details from 01752 837645.Donkey Sanctuary, IvybridgeThe Ivybridge Donkey Sanctuary is situated adjacent to Filham Park. It is home to donkeys who work with vulnerable people as well as providing donkey-assisted therapy services.Further details 01752 690200.Saltram House, PlymptonNational Trust property Saltram House in Plympton is a fine Georgian country house with Adam interiors, landscaped gardens and riverside walks and a good restaurant. Details available from 01752 333500.

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Your TownCouncilThe Town Council’s offices are located in the Town Hall, Erme Court, Leonards Rd, Ivybridge Tel 01752 893815e-mail [email protected] web www.ivybridge.gov.ukVisitors are welcome to call into the Town Hall or visit the town’s information desk located in The Watermark nearby.Ivybridge is divided into 2 different wards:Ivybridge West and Ivybridge East. The Town Council comprises 16 elected members – 8 for each ward – who work in the town in a voluntary capacity. The person acting as Town Mayor is elected annually in May. The members are supported by a team of paid officers, headed by the Town Clerk, Mrs Kate Elliott-Turner.Ivybridge Town Council CommitteesThe Town Council carries out its business through 4 committees, with the Town Council meeting every month to deal with its statutory business.Parks & Open Spaces CommitteeThis committee looks after a large proportion of the open spaces within the town – including Filham Park, MacAndrews Field, Victoria Park, Longtimber Woods (in association with Dartmoor National Park) and Woodlands Cemetery. It also oversees the work of the Parish Paths Partnership programme. The management of allotments at Park Street and Filham Park has been delegated to the Ivybridge Allotments Association.Assets & Public Realm CommitteeThis committee looks after a large proportion of the open spaces within the town – including Filham Park, MacAndrews Field, Victoria Park, Longtimber Woods (in association with Dartmoor National Park) and Woodlands Cemetery. It also oversees the work of the Parish Paths Partnership programme. The management of allotments has been delegated to the Ivybridge Allotments Association. This committee is also responsible for monitoring Council’s built assets, the Town Hall and the WatermarkPlanning CommitteeThe local planning authority is South Hams District Council. The Town Council is a consultee in the planning process. It considers and responds to planning applications submitted to the District Council. Overall the Committee aims to promote sustainable development in the town.Policy & Resources CommitteeThis committee is responsible for controlling the financial resources of the Council and for considering policy issues relating to the work of the Council. Watermark CommitteeThis committee monitors the operation of the Watermark.Governance CommitteeThis committee is responsible for considering policy issues relating to the work of the Council and personnel matters.There are Public Participation Sessions within meetings of the Full Council, Assets & Public Realm, Planning and Governance Committees. A Calendar of Committee dates can be found on the Town Council’s website. Events and other Activities are promoted via the Town Council’s facebook page.Outreach ServicesIn addition to providing access to the first tier of Government, the Town Council provides an outreach venue for a number of other valuable services including ...• The Citizens Advice S. Hams• Ivybridge Caring• MP Advice SurgeriesPlease contact the Town Council for further information.A full list of local councillors and their roles and contact details is published on the Town Council Website and updated regularly as and when councillors are elected.

SchoolsEducation in Ivybridge is at an all time high with four Primary Schools and the long established and very highly regarded Community College ...Woodlands Park Primary SchoolSituated on the western side of Ivybridge, we strive for the fullest development of each child in all areas of school life - personal, social, spiritual, physical, academic and creative. There are a wide variety of clubs and activities available to support children in pursuing their interests. We are a happy community and our children are impeccably behaved, confident and proud of our school. Manor Primary SchoolManor was first opened as a Primary School in 1991. We are situated in the heart of Ivybridge, benefiting from spacious modern buildings and a beautiful outdoor environment. We have a heated outdoor swimming pool, covered play area and a wildlife garden complete with pond! Our vision is to create a school community where children grow into happy, confident, responsible individuals, who work hard together to achieve their full potential.Stowford SchoolWe strive to provide outstanding teaching and learning to enable all our children to achieve their best. We offer a rich, broad and balanced curriculum that seeks to give learning real purpose and which is designed so that every individual child’s interests and talents are nurtured. Our range of arts and sports balances our strong focus on core subjects of English and maths so whilst we strive for high standards we recognise that every child shines in their own individual way. We celebrate all effort and achievement and strive to live our school values of Respect, Excellence and Friendship in all areas of school life.The Erme SchoolWe can be found in Station Road in the centre of Ivybridge and have approximately 120 children on roll. The Erme Primary School is the oldest of the schools in Ivybridge, built in 1856, with new buildings added in 2005. We combine the old with the new to create a family feel to our warm and friendly school.Ivybridge Community CollegeStudents, Staff and Governors at Ivybridge Community College are driven by the commitment to providing an excellent education for all students from 11 – 18 years old. Students and staff at Ivybridge thrive because everyone matters and each individual is celebrated for all their gifts and talents. Inherent in everything we do is a culture of high expectation and aspiration. My ambition and vision for the College as Principal is simple: to steer the next phase of the ‘Ivybridge Legacy’ to maintain its momentum as one of the best schools in the country.Totalling around 500 students, the Sixth Form is split into Year 12 and Year 13.and offers a broad range of courses from BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diplomas to A Levels and Applied A Levels, all of which are detailed below. In general, students choose courses across four option blocks in Year 12 and continue with courses covering three option blocks in Year 13. Extended Diploma courses are full-time options in their own right. The Extended Project qualification is offered as an additional fourth option in Year 13.

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The Ivybridge Town Guide 2023Page 34The Ivybridge Town Guide 2023 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedCities & TownsPlymouth Citybus operates the 20A service between Ivybridge and Plymouth and also the quicker 20a. Visit Plymouth Citybus online or call 01752 662271 for more details. Stagecoach operates its ‘Gold’ service every 30 minutes between Torquay, Paignton, Totnes and Plymouth. (reduced service on Sundays).Stagecoach also operates the 38 between Ivybridge via Bover Tracey and Chudleigh. and Exeter. It also operates the Falcon service from Plymouth to Bristol and Bristol airport.Visit Stagecoach South West online or call 01392 427711 for more details. Current timetables are available from The Watermark.There is also Falcon to Exeter, Bristol airport and Bristol which has a stop opposite the Westward Inn in Lee Mill.National Express CoachThere is one daily service to and from London via Heathrow. By BicycleThe National Cycle Network 2 (NCN2) runs through Ivybridge, currently linking Plymouth with Totnes via Rattery. There is also a cycle path within the town utilising the bridleway which commences at the Evangelical Church (at the junction of Leonards Road with Exeter Road) and cuts through to Godwell Lane. Off-road cyclists (and horse riders) may wish to tackle the path created from what was the Redlake railway line – this scenic route runs across the moor alongside the Western Beacon and close to Harford moor gate. Cycle routes which also pass through, near or are linked include :-NCN272 Dartmoor Way. Circular route of 95 miles around Dartmoor.NCN28 Salcombe to Ilfracombe, via Ivybridge. By TrainIvybridge is the only main line Dartmoor railway station. Services to London (Paddington) and Penzance with connections across the south west including Totnes, Newton Abbot and Exeter. Visit National Rail website or call 03457 484950.The town has an active rail user group which produces local timetables, an annual 'Summer Days Out' leaflet and other publicity material. These are available at the Watermark Information desk. Voluntary Transport ServicesRing & Ride Provided by the Ivybridge & District Community Transport Association, this offers a service for local residents who are unable to use public transport because of mobility problems. A mini bus with a disabled lift facility takes passengers shopping or to visit other facilities such as the library, doctors, dentists or leisure centre.TravelBy CarIvybridge’s location just off the A38 Devon Expressway provides the car driver with ready access to Plymouth and Exeter, along with artery routes to Totnes, Newton Abbot and other towns. Local roads provide access within the South Hams and southern Dartmoor. Car ParkingIvybridge town centre has easily accessible car parks at Leonards Road, Glanvilles Mill, Harford Road, Keaton Road and Erme Court, all offering a level, short walk to shops and other facilities. Free shoppers’ car parking of up to 2 hours is available in the Erme Court car park (handy for The Watermark, library and shops). All car parks are operated by the South Hams District Council with the exception of the Keaton Road and Erme Court facilities. There are limited free “pop and shop” spaces in Fore Street (maximum waiting time 20 minutes) including 2 for disabled drivers. Further allocated parking for people with disabilities is available in both the Erme Court and Glanville’s Mill car parks. See the next page for Bus and Coach travel ...

The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 Page 3The Ivybridge Town Guide 2022 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedIn 2018 the cinema was upgraded to show the latest releases with a new hearing loop and audio description service. You can even sit in comfort on the settees with your drink at hand! There is also a full programme of live satellite screenings from the Royal Opera House, RSC, National Theatre and many other live events beamed in including director Q&A’s and premieres.The venue is also a wellrespected live music and comedy venue with big name original artists as well as new talent. Spoken word, theatre performances and amateur dramatics ensure that the aims of inspiring culture and creativity are taken seriously. For businesses, there are conference spaces, small meeting rooms as well as the start-up offices to rent.A friendly accessible place, The Watermark is a friendly environment for the whole community whatever age, with events for those on their own, a Chatter & Natter Table & Christmas Day lunch.The Library provides many opportunities to socialise with reading groups, a knit and natter group, bingo and much more. A centrally located venue offering much more than a book lending service with a meeting place for support groups, community choir, latch on ambassadors, and other community activityCan’t find what you want on the website or wish to make a visit to The Watermark to check it out firsthand before making a booking? No problem, just contact the dedicated Watermark team on 01752 892220. The WatermarkThe Watermark - Ivybridge Town Council’s Jewel in the Town!Built in 2008 and opened by Princess Anne, it is at the heart of the community and is the central location for meetings of established groups and regulars such as Rotary, Town Council meetings, U3A etc. It is also a great networking venue for local businesses.It is a modern multi-purpose building, accessible, light, bright and modern with flexible spaces for all uses including events, markets and fairs, awards ceremonies and school performances.The Local Information Desk provides information for residents on all aspects of living in Ivybridge as well as being a purchase point for compostable bin liners. Tourist information, walking books, maps, guides and the popular Ivybridge calendar featuring the twelve best pictures from local photographers can be found along with an array of local knowledge on transport and local activities.Versatile catering is available for all requirements from sit down dinners to a cream tea with all dietary requirements sympathetically catered for and a varied buffet selection. The bustling and friendly Coffee shop with reasonably priced hot and cold food, hot specials and a hearty cooked breakfast. Handmade cakes and scones. Outdoor seating and takeaway facility available. There is also a well-stocked bar with a new range of flavoured gins, wines and beers, soft drinks, ice creams and popcorn, ideal for a cinema night or live gig.

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The Ivybridge Town Guide 2023Page 40The Ivybridge Town Guide 2023 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedThe Ivybridge Town Guide 2022Page 26Heritage TrailWhy not take the time to retrace some of the town’s history for yourself by undertaking this heritage trail. On your own or with company, it will help pass a pleasurable and informative hour in some of the oldest parts of the town where a surprising number of fascinating artefacts still survive.Starting at Stowford Mill in Harford RoadThe Mill - a paper mill was established on this site in 1787 by William Dunsterville. The oldest part of the current mill was built in 1862 with newer additions (in red brick) made in 1914 after a serious fire destroyed part of the building. Architecturally pleasing, it is sadly the last remaining mill building in Ivybridge. The site is currently being redeveloped. Walk 200 yards down the hill.The Ivy Bridge - originally a pack horse bridge and first recorded as “Ivybrugge” in 1292. It was widened by Sir John Rogers of Blachford shortly after coach travel became the method to link towns and cities on the road to London. Look for the iron stave set into the lip of the bridge which was once filled with wood and lit at night for illuminating the highway. The Ivy Bridge was the subject of a famous 1813 painting by J M W Turner.The Cart Stones - notice these on the side of the bridge; these were installed to stop runaway carts with ineffective brakes! Cart stones can also be found in Station Road.The Boundary Stones - also set into the bridge were the boundary stones of the parishes which divided Ivybridge; only 2 now remain. Walk a few yards down from the bridge (keeping on Harford Road) and look to your left.London Court - formerly the site of the London Hotel, a typical coach exchange hotel built in 1785. The stables and coach horse exchange buildings can still be seen today. Turn to your right and enter the Short Stay Car Park.The Turbine Engine - located in the centre of the short stay car park. Amongst other tasks it generated electricity for the town and due to its shape has been nicknamed 'The Snail'. It was originally located roughly behind the current Coop’s unloading bay. Close by the turbine engine you will find the American war memorial, dedicated in 2001.Keep straight ahead and continue the short distance down to the end of Harford Road, turn right to cross the river at the “new bridge” (built 1826), bear left into Fore Street (the war memorial will be on your right). After approximately 300 yards locate the service road into the Glanville’s Mill precinct on your left.The Town Leat - found alongside the entrance to the service road to Glanville’s Mill precinct; the leat once powered the turbine engine known locally as “The Snail”. Walk to the bottom of Fore Street and on the right just a few yards past Ivybridge Motors (formerly the site of the cattle market in about 1793) you will arrive at Grosvenor Court retirement apartments.Pound Farm - by Grosvenor Court (formerly the site of the Grosvenor Hotel, an important coaching inn) turn right up the footpath known as “Pound Farm Lane”. As you turn the corner you will come upon Pound Farm, once a cider farm; notice the antiquity of the barnyard doors and walling. Return down Pound Farm Lane into Fore St and cross the road.Methodist Church - construction of the Church was funded in 1874 by mill owner and entrepreneur John Allen, a major benefactor to the town. Look back up the street a few yards and you will see ...Allen’s Cottages - built in 1867, just ten of the many houses John Allen built for his employees. Walking down past the Methodist Church and turning the corner a few yards into Marjorie Kelly Way, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and enter Keaton Road.Keaton Road - again cottages built by 19th century benefactor, John Allen - likewise the adjoining roads of Clare Street and Park Street. Around 50 yards past the Duke of Cornwall Public House in Keaton Road turn the corner to the left and after 100 yards come to LiveWest's Waterside House sheltered residential complex The Aqueduct - now a listed structure in the grounds of “Waterside House”; permission is available for individuals to view the aqueduct and the pit where the water wheel once stood.

The Ivybridge Town Guide 2026 Page 41The Ivybridge Town Guide 2026 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedThe WatermarkErme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZBox Office 01752 892220 General Enquiries 01752 897035 • Warm and friendly coffee shop serving food and drinks for all tastes and dietary requirements • Comedy, Live Music and Theatre – see famous faces on your doorstep • Room hire for your own events or family parties – fully catered or self service • Cinema showing the latest releases, family films and live events – also available for private hire • Licensed Bar • Licensed for weddings• Local information centre for community support and tourism • You can now also hire room only and use your own catering - more affordable options for allWe are here for the community and probably offer more than you think. Come and speak to us if you have an idea or would like to work with us. The Watermark is owned and managed by Ivybridge Town Council for the benefit of the community.www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk

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The Ivybridge Town Guide 2026 Page 43The Ivybridge Town Guide 2026 - Published by The Beacon Media Group Ltd - All Rights ReservedRelaxed, informal dining with fresh local ingredientsOpen: MON & TUES: Closed • WED: am - pmTHURS: am - pm & - : pm • FRID: am - pm & - : pmSAT: am - pm & - : pm • SUN: Contact usCall for bookingsHere at Stu’s we pride ourselves on using the finest local ingredients to bring you new and exciting flavours from around the culinary globe (plus a few of your old favourites) in our charming dining room purpose designed to make you feel warm and comfortable and to make your evening truly memorable. At Stu’s we don’t just serve food ‒ we craft experiences. Every dish bursts with bold flavours designed to excite your palate and challenge the ordinary. From our fiery grilled steaks to our daringly spiced vegetarian and vegan creations, General Manager and Exec Chef Stu bring a fearless approach to cooking at Ivybridge’s newest restaurant.Evening bookings are not essential but we would advise a quick phone call as, and this has proved to be very rewarding for us, we often get a tad full in the evenings!Sunday Lunches are always popular and these really are booking only please. Check out the website for more detailsSo; we hope to see you very soon at the place to be in Ivybridge ...Just give us a quick ring or look us up on Facebook to see what’s happening

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