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St Clements Church, Powderham

Church Road, Powderham, 1 Church Road, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JJ

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

An excellent opportunity to visit this ancient church. Consecrated in 1259, this has been the family church for the Earls of Devon & the Courtenay family since the 13th century. Musical Interludes, Talks & Cream Teas on each Open Day.

Saturday 12th September
2.30pm-There will be a Talk by Ed Dolphin ( Sidmouth Arboretum) on the Wild Flowers of Powderham
Organ and Piano Music by Angus Ramsay
Violin and flute by Elizabeth & Francis Lee
Violin & Saxophone by Darcey Mortimer

Sunday 13th September
3-30pm- Talk by Charlie Courtenay , Earl of Devon

Saturday 19th September
Explore and look around.

Sunday 20th September
Musical Interludes and Cream Teas
Organ Recital by Angus Ramsay at 3.30pm
There will also be a collection of Classic Cars from the Greybeards Club, in the Church carpark. Owners will be there and willing to chat to any interested parties.

Delicious cream teas and homemade cakes available each day
This is a chance to look around this lovely old church with its long connections to the Earls of Devon as well as the English Civil War

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
Opening: 1400-1700. 1430: Talk by Ed Dolphin (Sidmouth Arboretum) Wild Flowers of Powderham
Sunday 13 September:
Open: 1400-1700. 1530: Talk by Charlie Courtenay, Earl of Devon.
Saturday 19 September:
1400-1700
Sunday 20 September:
1400-1700. 1500: Organ Recital by Angus Ramsay

Location & directions

Church Road, Powderham, 1 Church Road, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JJ

Directions:
The Church is signposted on the A379 for access from Starcross along The Estuary Road or Exeter, along Church Road, turning in at Red Lodge.
Contact on day:
Jennifer Rowland
Telephone number:
+441626891970

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

This is an ancient building with uneven floors and narrow doors. There are two steps into the Chancel. We have a portaloo in the carpark

Additional information

Following our opening for Heritage Open Days, on Saturday 19th, we will be holding a Classical Guitar Recital at 6pm with Noah Lazell playing. Please note there is an entry fee for this.

Max number of people:
60
Estimated duration:
45 minute(s)

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