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 miles
- Taunton 12 miles
- Bridgwater 19.5 miles
- Exmouth 23 miles
- Tiverton 6.3 miles
- Chard 18.8 miles
- Chard Town 19.1 miles
- Sidmouth 19.6 miles
- Minehead 17.4 miles
- Honiton 13.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Holcombe Rogus Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Hockworthy Parish 1.2 miles
- Westleigh Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Ashbrittle Parish 2.1 miles
- Uplowman Parish 2.3 miles
- Stawley Parish 2.5 miles
- Huntsham Parish 2.6 miles
- Burlescombe Parish 2.7 miles
- Clayhanger Parish 3 miles
- Sampford Peverell Built-up area 3 miles
- Sampford Arundel Parish 3.9 miles
- Bathealton Parish 4 miles
Example postcodes in Canonsleigh
EX16 7HP, EX16 7ES, EX16 7HD, EX16 7BR, EX16 7SF, EX16 7DP, TA21 0LX, EX16 7FR, EX16 7PH … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 16 miles
- Cardiff Airport 29.9 miles
- Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 3.2 miles
- Bishops Lydeard Railway Station 9.8 miles
Hotels near Canonsleigh Ad
- Hartnoll Hotel 6.2 miles
- Beambridge Inn 4.1 miles
- Tiverton Hotel Lounge & Venue Formally Best Western 3 6.2 miles
- Padbrook Park 3 8.1 miles
- White Hart Hotel 3 5.9 miles
- Lakeview Manor 4 10 miles
- Lion Hotel Exmoor 9.6 miles
- Raleghs Cross Inn 9.5 miles
- Days Inn Taunton 3 9.6 miles
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 miles
- Brendon Hills Hill 10.2 miles
- Norton Manor Estate 10.6 miles
- Killerton Estate 12.1 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 13.2 miles
- Quantock Hills Hill 13.5 miles
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 15 miles
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 15.4 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 15.8 miles
- Halswell House Country house 16 miles
- Halswell Estate 16 miles