Information Directory
Our guide to local services, news, facilities, attractions and things to do
Medical |
Holsworthy Medical Centre | The main GP surgery in town, which has a branch of Boots in-house to dispense prescriptions |
| Holsworthy Community Hospital | Has one inpatient ward (currently closed) and an out-patients department which includes a physiotherapy outpatient area | |
News |
Holsworthy Post | The weekly local paper |
| Dipper Mill flood warnings | Live updates on the level of the river at Dipper Mill | |
| North Devon Journal / Devon Live |
News from the wider Devon area | |
| Bradford and Cookbury website | News, meetings, events, council minutes etc | |
| Milton Damerel website | News, meetings, events | |
| Holsworthy Hamlets website | News, meetings, events | |
| Shebbear website | News, meetings, events | |
| Petrockstowe website | News, meetings, events | |
| Black Torrington website | News, meetings, events | |
Travel |
Bus transport | Maps and timetables on the County Council website
Charity providing transport in this rural area, especially for those without their own vehicle |
| South West Trains | Rail services in the county and to London | |
Tourism |
Holsworthy Information Centre | One stop shop at the Memorial Hall in Holsworthy for local accommodation, attractions and other information |
Employment |
Job Centre Plus | Information on local job centres and a guide to benefits and support |
Post Offices |
Find My Post Office | Details of local Post Offices (Holsworthy and Shebbear mobile) |
Entertainment |
Plough Arts Centre | For live music, theatre, exhibitions and more. Café serving meals and drinks. |
| Rebel Cinema | Latest releases in a cosy modern auditorium. | |
| Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple | Located in the centre of Barnstaple the Queen’s Theatre is a friendly and welcoming 680-seat theatre which offers a lively and diverse programme of events. | |
| Holsworthy Museum | At the main Holsworthy car park, displays of local artefacts, and a good source of local historical information | |
| HATS Theatre | Annual pantomime, theatre productions | |
Outdoors |
The Ruby Country | Walks and rides in the local area. |
| Tarka Trail | 30 miles for walking and cycling between Braunton and Meeth, using the old railways of North Devon. | |
| Dunsland | A National Trust country park, on the site of a former mansion, that burnt down in 1967. | |
| Rosemoor | RHS Garden at Torrington – interest throughout the year, sculpture exhibitions, marquee for concerts and events. | |
Local Facilities |
Memorial Hall | The central hall in Holsworthy, for events, coffee mornings and more |
| Bradford & Cookbury Hall | Our nearest hall, for meetings, sports, Pilates etc | |
| Holsworthy Leisure Centre | With a 25m pool, sports hall, fitness studio | |
| Ruby Oak Park | Home of “Aquastars”, with 25m pool, fitness studio, coffee bar (open to the public) near Brandis Corner | |