Canonsleigh is a largely rural ward in Mid Devon, set amid the rolling farmland and wooded combes typical of Devon in England. It comprises small villages and scattered hamlets rather than a single urban centre, and sits within easy reach of market towns such as Tiverton and the attractive Exe Valley, making it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter country lifestyle.
The area is notable for its historic features, most famously the remains of Canonsleigh Abbey, a medieval Augustinian foundation that attracts local history enthusiasts. Agriculture remains important to the local economy, though many residents commute to nearby towns for work; village halls, parish churches and occasional community events help stitch together a close-knit, predominantly rural community.
Postcode districts covering Canonsleigh
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Taunton 12 miles19.4 km
- Bridgwater 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Exmouth 23 miles37 km
- Tiverton 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Chard 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Chard Town 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Sidmouth 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Minehead 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Honiton 13.7 miles22.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Holcombe Rogus Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hockworthy Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Westleigh Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashbrittle Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Uplowman Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stawley Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Huntsham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Burlescombe Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Clayhanger Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Sampford Peverell Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Sampford Arundel Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Bathealton Parish 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Canonsleigh
EX16 7FN, EX16 7JQ, EX16 7EG, EX16 7BS, EX15 3ET, EX16 7LZ, EX16 7JD, EX16 7HS, EX16 7EX … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 16 miles25.7 km
- Cardiff Airport 29.9 miles48.2 km
- Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 9.8 miles15.7 km
Hotels near Canonsleigh Ad
- Hartnoll Hotel 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Beambridge Inn 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue Formally Best Western 3 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Padbrook Park 3 8.1 miles13 km
- White Hart Hotel 3 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Lakeview Manor 4 10 miles16 km
- Lion Hotel Exmoor 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Raleghs Cross Inn 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Days Inn Taunton 3 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Canonsleigh
- Burlescombe C of E Primary School Primary
- Sampford Peverell C of E Primary School Primary
- Uplowman C of E Primary School Primary
- Webber's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Norton Manor Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Killerton Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 15 miles24.2 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Halswell House Country house 16 miles25.8 km
- Halswell Estate 16 miles25.8 km