Museums & Galleries · Devon
St. Lawrence Chapel
📍 TQ13 7DD
Photo: Chris Andrews (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- 14th-century former chapel hosting live music events
- Tower tours available during Heritage Open Days
- Storytelling events exploring local folklore and nature
- Ceremonial Court and Law Day held in the chapel
- Rooms available to hire for events and exhibitions
St Lawrence Chapel is a historic 14th-century former chapel in Ashburton, now run as a community venue and heritage centre by the Guild of St Lawrence. You can attend a varied programme of events here, from folk and traditional music concerts to storytelling evenings and historical talks, with tower tours offered during Heritage Open Days. The chapel also hosts the ceremonial Ashburton Court and Law Day. Rooms can be hired for events, seminars or exhibitions by arrangement. It suits visitors with an interest in local heritage, folk culture and community history. The chapel sits in Teignbridge, with Totnes station around 6.2 miles away, and there are 42 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to base themselves nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Open Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 2pm-4pm during Heritage Open Days
- Booking
- Room hire enquiries via email booking address
- Best for
- Visitors interested in heritage, folk music and local history events
From the attraction's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Totnes 6.2 miles
- Newton Abbot 6.9 miles
- Torre 9.6 miles
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