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 miles
- Torquay 4.9 miles
- Paignton 8.3 miles
- Newton Abbot 5.3 miles
- Exmouth 7 miles
- Tiverton 24 miles
- Brixham 11.5 miles
- Sidmouth 14.8 miles
- Ivybridge 21.8 miles
- Honiton 21.3 miles
- Kingsteignton 4.2 miles
- Dawlish 2.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Teignmouth Central Ward 0.3 miles
- Teignmouth East Ward 0.4 miles
- Teignmouth West Ward 0.4 miles
- Holcombe Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Shaldon Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bishopsteignton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Dawlish South West Ward 2.1 miles
- Shaldon & Stokeinteignhead Ward 2.3 miles
- Dawlish Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Stokeinteignhead Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Ashcombe Parish 3.1 miles
- Dawlish North East Ward 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Teignmouth
TQ14 9UL, TQ14 9NB, TQ14 9LU, TQ14 8NL, TQ14 9NZ, TQ14 9PD, TQ14 9GZ, TQ14 8TA, TQ14 8AD … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 13 miles
- Cardiff Airport 58.6 miles
- Teignmouth Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Dawlish Railway Station 2.4 miles
Hotels in Teignmouth Ad
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 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 5 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 5.2 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 5.4 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 5.5 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 10 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 11.4 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 11.8 miles
- St James Park Stadium 12.2 miles
- University of Exeter University 12.5 miles
- Buckfast Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles