Ward in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.557, -3.506 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 93 74 |
| Dialling code: | 01626 (Newton Abbot) |
The Teignmouth Central ward sits at the heart of Teignmouth in Teignbridge, Devon, England. It covers the town centre and seafront around the mouth of the River Teign, with a long promenade, sandy beaches, a working harbour and rows of Georgian and Victorian terraces that give the area a distinctive coastal character.
Locally the ward blends tourism, small-scale fishing and a service economy - cafés, independent shops and holiday accommodation are busiest in the summer - while an active arts scene and annual events such as regattas and carnivals keep community life lively. As with many south coast towns it juggles conservation and development, coastal change concerns and the pressures of second homes alongside long-standing local families and commuters to larger towns.
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