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. Discover the extraordinary architecture and story of St. Michael's, designed by Major Rohde Hawkins in the early French style. Built in 1868 in memory of philanthropist John Dinham. Its size and proportions provides one of the finest acoustics in Devon, thought to be based on King Solomon's Temple! Events include talks by historian Dr Richard W Parker and peregrine expert, Nick Dixon. Enjoy music recitals too, with details and times listed below.
Find out what 28,000 people fought for and won with a petition in 2024, securing the future of this inspiring space. Discover how its form inspires what takes place both here and beyond, through our exhibition and heritage trail, talks and music performances.
St. Michael's stands proudly on Mount Dinham, just outside Exeter's Roman city wall and walking distance from Exeter Cathedral. The church offers regular Anglo-Catholic services, with a Cathedral-style repertoire. It is cherished by local residents and especially beloved of musicians. It's lofty spire, arguably the tallest spire west of Salisbury Cathedral, is also home to a nesting pair of Peregrine falcons.
Our Heritage Open Days 2025 events will share all of this and more, exploring the impact of the design of of St Michael's and Mount Dinham.
Enjoy St. Michael's Cafe as part of your visit, with delicious homemade refreshments.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- Opening Hours: 1600 Exhibition & Trail | 1700 Architecture Talk & Tour, Richard W. Parker | 1800 Adrian Janssen (violin) & Will Lambert (piano) recital
- Sunday 14 September:
- Opening Hours: 1000 Exhibition & Trail | 1100 Sung Mass | 1600 Exhibition & Trail | 1700 Architecture Talk & Tour, Richard W. Parker | 1800 Matthew Jeffrey, vocal recital
- Sunday 21 September:
- Opening Hours: 1000 Exhibition & Trail | 1100 Sung Mass | 1600 Cream tea with Parlour songs, Exhibition & Trail | 1700 Illustrated Peregrine Talk, Nick Dixon
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. The church is on Dinham Road, which leads off St David's Hill. It is walking distance from 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. The church has limited free parking and parking 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:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
