Local Information
Transport Information
There are a number of transport links available in or around South Molton. Buses are available to other local towns and villages, as well as major cities. There is no train station in South Molton, but a train to Exeter (stopping off at many different locations) is available from Barnstaple Train Station.
| Train Stations | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barnstaple Train Station: Trains to Exeter | http://www.thetrainline.com/train-times/barnstaple-to-exeter |
| Tiverton Parkway: Trains from all over the UK | http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/tvp.html |
| Buses | Contact Details |
| To Barnstaple: Opposite The Kings Arms | http://www.travelinesw.com/swe/ |
| To London & North Molton: Outside Belkin Flooring, Broad St | http://www.travelinesw.com/swe/ |
| Car Parks | Contact Details |
| Central Car Park: Suitable for long stay, caravans and trailers | http://www.northdevon.gov.uk/ |
| Pannier Market: Broad Street – Short stay | |
| Sheep Pen Area Car Park: Southley Road – Short stay | http://www.northdevon.gov.uk/ |
| Taxi’s | Contact Details |
| A & L Taxis: Pathfield Business Park, South Molton | 01769 572169 – http://www.aandl-taxis.co.uk/ |
| South Molton Taxi Service: South Molton | 01769 573636 – http://www.southmoltontaxis.co.uk/ |
Health
There are several doctors and small hospitals nearby, whilst the North Devon District hospital in Barnstaple has the area’s main Accident & Emergency department.
| Chemists | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Boots: Broad St, South Molton | 01769 572576 – http://www.boots.com/en/Store-Locator/Boots-South-Molton/ |
| Day Lewis: The Square, South Molton | 01769 572528 – http://www.thomsonlocal.com/Day%20Lewis/ |
| Hospitals | Contact Details |
| North Devon District Hospital (A&E): Raleigh Park, Barnstaple | 01271 322577 – http://www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk/hospitals/nddh/ |
| South Molton Community Hospital: Widgery Drive | 01769 572164 – http://www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk/hospitals/community/south-molton-hospital/ |
| Doctors | Contact Details |
| Health Centre: South Molton | 01769 573101 – http://www.southmoltonhealthcentre.co.uk/ |
| East Street Surgery: South Molton | 01769 573811 – http://www.eaststreetsurgery.co.uk/ |
| Vets | Contact Details |
| Horsepond Veterinary Centre: Horsepond Meadow | 01769 572226 – http://www.northdevonvets.co.uk/practices/south-molton/ |
| Market Veterinary Centre: Southly Road | 01769 572176 – http://www.marketvets.co.uk/ |
Police
We have local police station in South Molton on New Road, whilst the main police station for the area is in Barnstaple. As with all emergency services, only call 999 in an emergency. For non-urgent situations, call 101.
| Police Station | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barnstaple Police Station Raleigh Park, Barnstaple | Non-urgent enquiries call 0845 2777444 or 101. For emergencies dial 999 – http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/ContactUs/EnquiryOffice/ |
Banks
Many of the major banking organisations have branches in South Molton. See below for a full list and contact them directly for opening times, or visit their website.
| Local Banks | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barclays: Broad Street, South Molton | 0845 7555555 – http://ask.barclays.co.uk/branchfinder/ |
| Lloyds: East Street, South Molton | 0845 3000000 – http://www.lloydstsb.com/branch_locator/search.asp |
| Natwest: Broad Street, South Molton | 0845 6101234 – http://locator.natwest.com/index.html |
Churches
There are several churches in South Molton for different religious beliefs. On special occasions, united services between some of the churches are held.
| Churches | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church: New Road, South Molton | 01769 574365 – http://southmoltonbaptistchurch.co.uk/ |
| Catholic Church of St Joseph East Street, South Molton | 01271 343321 – http://barnstaplecatholicchurch.com/ |
| Gospel Hall: South Street, South Molton | 01769 572908 – http://www.gospelhall.org.uk/assemblies/smolton/ |
| Methodist Church: Duke Street, South Molton | 01769 572637 – http://www.southmoltonmethodistchurch.org.uk/ |
| Church of England: Parish Church, South Molton | 01769 572637 – http://www.achurchnearyou.com/south-molton |
Other Services
Below is a list of other services which do not fit into any of the other categories. If you have something you wish to add to this list, then please let us know.
| Service | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Town Clerk’s Office: East Street, South Molton | 01769 572501 – http://www.southmoltontowncouncil.co.uk/ |
| Post Office: Broad Street, South Molton | 01769 579256 – http://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder – http://www.postofficesnearme.co.uk |
| Library: 125 East Street, South Molton | 01769 579256 – http://www.devon.gov.uk/south_molton_library |
| Public Toilets: South Molton | Located under the Guildhall Arches |
