The Church House (NT)

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Overview

On Dartmoor is the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor where you will find one of the finest examples of a 16th-century church house, originally used for parish festivities or 'ales'. Today the Church House is still in use by the local community, with various groups and clubs using it as the monthly village market, but it can be visited by National Trust members when not in use. You can become your own house guide - collect the key from the staff at the shop, which is adjacent to the Church House. Sexton's Cottage became the home of the 'Sexton' who looked after the church and church yard. Since 1976 it has been both a shop and information centre for the National Trust.

Location

WIDECOMBE-IN-THE-MOOR, TQ13 7TA

About the area

Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.

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