St Michael and All Angels, Mount Dinham: The Architecture of Inspiration
St Michael and All Angels Church, Dinham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4EB
St Michael & All Angels is one of the most spectacular monuments of the Anglican Revival in Devon, designed by Major Rohde Hawkins in the early French style and built in 1868, in memory of the philanthropist John Dinham. Come and discover the stunning architecture and the extraordinary story of St. Michael's through talks and tours of the church and Mount Dinham itself, with Dr Richard W Parker.
Find out what 28,000 people fought for and won through a petition in 2024 to secure the future of this unique place, on a windy outcrop in central Exeter: St. Michael's is cherished by local residents, home to an Anglo Catholic community and a nesting pair of Peregrine falcons on arguably the tallest church spire west of Salisbury. The size and proportions of St Michael's provides one of the finest acoustics in Devon, which regularly hosts both music events and traditional services with a Cathedral-style choral repertoire.
The Heritage Open Days will share all of this and more through an introduction to the architecture of St Michael's Mount Dinham and how its form inspires what takes places within its walls and beyond. Visit us to explore our heritage exhibition, musical recitals, guided tours and talks on its architecture and the peregrines.
The Refectory will be open across the weekend with delicious home made refreshments for visitors. Free parking is available and we look forward to welcoming you!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- Opening Hours: 19.00 Peregrine Talk, Nick Dixon with exhibition
- Sunday 14 September:
- Opening Hours: 19.00 Piano Recital with exhibition
- Sunday 21 September:
- Opening Hours: 10.00 Exhibition | 11.00 Sung Mass | 14.00 Architecture Talk | 15.00 Mount Dinham Tour | 16.00 Music Recital & Parlour Songs
Location & directions
St Michael and All Angels Church, Dinham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4EB
- Directions:
- St Michael's is situated on Mount Dinham, near to the Iron Bridge just 5 minutes from the Cathedral Green in the city of Exeter. Dinham Road leads off St David's Hill, close to Exeter Central station and Exeter St. David's mainline station. The Great West doors and South entrance of the church will be open for these Heritage Open Days events. Parking is free and permits are available to collect from inside the church.
- Contact on day:
- Kim Nettleton-Croley
- Telephone number:
- +447817675723
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Wheelchair access into the church is available via a ramp outside the west doors. There is currently one lavatory on site, with plans afoot for a second accessible washroom. Parking is available outside the church - pink parking permits are available to collect for display. Baby changing and breastfeeding are welcome and facilities are available for privacy if required.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 200
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
