Exhibition Open Day at Providence Chapel at Throwleigh on Dartmoor
Throwleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2HZ
Visitors to our Open Day on Saturday 14 September will be able to see inside Providence Chapel and its Victorian Schoolroom. Dating back to 1839, Providence is one of the earliest Bible Christian chapels to have been built in Devon. We were delighted that in 2023 the National Churches Trust recognised our commitment to keeping our doors open by presenting us with two National Church Awards.
You will also be able to view a special exhibition of photographs by the well-known Dartmoor photographer Chris Chapman. For more than 50 years Chris has been creating a unique portfolio of Dartmoor life. The V&A Museum and the Martin Parr Foundation are among the organisations that have acquired his work. Our listed chapel is now home to a permanent collection of some of his finest images. Books about his photography and our new Souvenir Guide to Providence Chapel will be on sale at the Open Day.
We are grateful to all our supporters who include the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Devon County Council, the Methodist Church and the Devon Historic Churches Trust.
You can view a short introductory film here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJL_Kk4_cHw
Providence Chapel is one of thirteen historic places of worship that can be visited along the Archangel Way, a pilgrimage route that runs around the northern fringes of Dartmoor between Chagford and Brentor. . See https://www.devonpilgrim.org.uk/route/archangels-way/ .
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 12 noon to 6.00pm
Location & directions
Throwleigh, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2HZ
- Directions:
- Providence Chapel lies on a country lane one and a half miles south-east of the Dartmoor village of Throwleigh. It is one of thirteen historic places of worship on the Archangel Way that runs between Chagford and Brentor. We particularly welcome walkers and cyclists travelling along this new pilgrimage route. See https://www.devonpilgrim.org.uk/route/archangels-way/ . Travellers coming by car can park in a field close to the chapel. Location Data: Postcode EX20 2HZ. What3words location abstracts.shoving.shades
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Our Open Day takes place on the ground floor of our chapel. We have a ramp for step-free access to its entrance. There is a single step inside between the chapel and the schoolroom. We have a basic toilet outside the back of the building.
