Teignmouth
Built-up area in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.555, -3.5 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 93 73 |
| Population: | 17,463 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 (Newton Abbot) |
Teignmouth is a seaside town in the district of Teignbridge in Devon, England, sitting at the mouth of the River Teign opposite the village of Shaldon. It has a long Victorian esplanade, a working harbour and a mix of pebble and sandy beaches, and is popular with holidaymakers and walkers following the South West Coast Path; the scenic rail link to Exeter also makes it a handy commuter and day‑trip destination.
Historically a fishing and shipbuilding port that once survived a French attack in 1690, Teignmouth later became a Victorian resort and today combines tourism and local fishing with a commuting population and an active arts scene. It’s notable for colourful community events such as the regatta and carnival, and for small moments of wider fame - being the launch point for Donald Crowhurst’s ill‑fated voyage and the hometown of the rock band Muse - giving the town a lively, slightly eclectic character.
Postcode districts covering Teignmouth
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Torquay 4.9 miles8 km
- Paignton 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Newton Abbot 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Exmouth 7 miles11.3 km
- Tiverton 24 miles38.6 km
- Brixham 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Sidmouth 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Ivybridge 21.8 miles35 km
- Honiton 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Kingsteignton 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Dawlish 2.5 miles4 km
Neighbouring places
- Teignmouth Central Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Teignmouth East Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Teignmouth West Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Holcombe Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Shaldon Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Bishopsteignton Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Dawlish South West Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dawlish Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Stokeinteignhead Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ashcombe Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Dawlish North East Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Teignmouth
TQ14 8EN, TQ14 8RN, TQ14 9BB, TQ14 9LX, TQ14 8DP, TQ14 8FT, TQ14 9BD, TQ14 9LW, TQ14 9EP … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 13 miles20.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 58.6 miles94.3 km
- Teignmouth Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Dawlish Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
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Schools in Teignmouth
- Hazeldown School Primary
- Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary
- Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Secondary
- Teignmouth Primary School Primary
- Trinity School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 5 miles8.1 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 10 miles16.1 km
- Bishops Court Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 11.8 miles19 km
- St James Park Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km
- University of Exeter University 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles20.7 km