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St Mary's Church
Address:
St Mary's Church
Oare
Lynton
N. Devon
EX35 6NX
Tel: 01598 741270
Set in the beautiful wooded valley of Oare Water. Oare Church was the scene of Lorna Doone's wedding in the famous novel by R D Blackmore. Memorial to author, whose grandfather was the rector c1809-42. Present churchwarden's grandfather was John Ridd, churchwarden c1914-25. Georgian box pews, pulpit and reading desk. A 12thC font, 15thC chancel and nave, 19thC sanctuary and tower.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Open Christmas
Open New Year
2008- Opening 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A39. Take A39 west to Exmoor. Minor road left close to Somerset/Devon boundary, signposted Oare.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Taunton. Bus to Minehead, bus to Porlock, taxi or 6 mile walk to Oare. Bus 300 (Taunton) Minehead, Porlock, Oare and Lynton.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
Establishment Features
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups