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St Mary’s, Kingskerswell – DHCD Fundraising Event
Clyst St Lawrence – DHCD Fundraising Event
St John’s Horrabridge – DHCD Fundraising Event
Cofton St Mary’s Church – DHCD Fundraising Event
St Peter’s, Meavy – DHCD Fundraising Event
St Mary’s, Bickington – DHCD Fundraising Event
St Thomas of Canterbury, Northlew – DHCD Fundraising Event
St Clements, Powderham – DHCD Fundraising Event
Devon Dead & Buried – by Hugh Meller
Historian and author Hugh Meller has visited over 700 religious buildings, churchyards, and cemeteries across Devon. His most recent book ‘Devon Dead & Buried’ is about notable and notorious people who have been buried and commemorated in Devon’s burial grounds. This is a book about mortals and memorials. Winner of Devon History Book of the Year 2025
Devon Historic Churches Fun Day 2025 Otter Valley Ride & Stride
Saturday 13th September was the annual Devon Historic Churches Day incorporating the Ride & Stride.
Neighbours, friends, family and members of Tipton St John and St Gregory’s Venn Ottery, and St Luke’s Newton Poppleford, and St Mary’s Ottery St Mary generously donated to support Malcolm, Shirley & Haylor on their ride around 12 churches in the Otter Valley Mission Community
Devon Historic Churches Day 2025. Record number of visitors at Jacobstowe
Saturday 13th September was the annual Devon Historic Churches Day incorporating the Ride & Stride.
St James, Jacobstowe welcomed a record number of visitors, despite the weather, and raised a fantastic sum.
View the full article to see how they supported the Trust.
West Dartmoor Mission Community – Devon Historic Churches Funday/Ride & Stride
Saturday 13th September was the annual Devon Historic Churches Day incorporating the Ride & Stride.
As you can see the West Dartmoor Mission Community came together to support the Trust with some great fundraising ideas.
View the full article to see how they supported the Trust. If you enjoy classical music why not visit St Paul’s Yelverton on Saturday 25th October where they are hosting a concert, in aid of DHCT, by the highly acclaimed classical guitarist Alison Smith. Details on how to get a ticket are included in the article
Church of Our Lady, Upton Pyne Devon Historic Churches Funday Event
Where: At the Church of Our Lady, Upton Pyne, EX5 5JA
When: Saturday 13th September 2025 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Explore the beauties of this mediaeval church and have delicious home-made cakes . Why not treat your teddy bear to a parachute jump too!
St John’s, Bishopsteignton Devon Historic Churches Funday Event
Where: At St John’s, Bishopsteignton
When: Saturday 13th September 2025 10am – 12.30pm
Enjoy a fascinating talk by Jenny Ridd – The Admirals of Bishopsteignton.
St Clements, Powderham – Devon Historic Churches Funday Events
Where: St Clements, Powderham Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th Sept Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st Sept
Visit this beautiful church and enjoy fascinating talks, musical interludes and cream teas!
Retirement of the DHCT Chairman – Mary Burnell-Nugent
The Trustees said goodbye to Lady Burnell-Nugent when she retired as Chairman of the Devon Historic Churches Trust after carrying out the role for over 14 years.
St John’s, Instow – Devon Historic Churches Funday Event
Where: At St John’s, Instow
When: Saturday 13th September 2025 10am – 4pm
Explore this interesting church, enjoy refreshments and the superb views from the churchyard. Also why not visit All Saints Chapel a beautiful art deco chapel.
Devon Historic Churches Fun Day 13th September 2025
Where: At your local church or chapel
When: Saturday 13th September 2025 or on a date to suit you
Times: To suit your event
You don’t need to get on a bike. You could organise an event, open your church, welcome visitors or visit your neighbouring churches or chapels
Bishop’s Palace Open Summer Garden 10th May & 17th May 2026
The garden of the Bishop’s Palace is one of the best-kept secrets in Exeter. It covers three acres and is one of the most ancient in Devon. Bounded by the old Roman bank and city wall to the east and by the Cathedral to the west, it is a haven of peace in the middle of the city.
Please support DHCT and the Garden by joining us in May 2026 at the Summer Open Garden, you will be warmly welcome. Please see the event poster below for more information.
- Venue: Bishop’s Palace Open Garden
- Where: The Palace, Palace Gate, Exeter, EX1 1HY
- When: Sunday 10th & Sunday 17th July 2026, 2pm to 4.30pm
- Suggested entry donation £5.00
Meeth Church Fete Saturday 27th July 2024
Where: Meeth Church, Devon
When: Saturday 27th July 2024
Times: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Free entry
Tombola, skittles, cakes, raffle, refreshments, kids’ games and much much more.
Devon Historic Churches Day Saturday 14th September 2024
Where: Woolfardisworthy Church of All Hallows
Address: 28 Old Market Dr, Woolfardisworthy, Bideford EX39 5QF
When: Saturday 14th Septemebr 2024
Times: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free entry
Climb All Hallows Church Tower, craft activities, refreshments, supporting the Ride & Stride campaign. All donations kindly received go twoards Devon Historic Churches Day.