St Lawrence Chapel Heritage and Community Centre
St. Lawrence Chapel, St. Lawrence Lane, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DD
St Lawrence Chapel was originally built at the beginning of the 14th century and was a chantry chapel for bishop Stapleton, bishop of Exeter. He granted the chapel to the town in 1314. The appointed priest started the education of the choir boys and later the chapel became Ashburton grammar school, with a number of eminent pupils. The archives cover all this. The chapel was virtually rebuilt about 1740 in simple rococo style and has some of the best handmade plasterwork in the West Country.
Have an escorted trip up the tower and view historic Ashburton - HODs is the only time tower tours are availble!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1400-1600
Location & directions
St. Lawrence Chapel, St. Lawrence Lane, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7DD
- Contact on day:
- Pete Webb
- Telephone number:
- +447979316611
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Book on day
- Booking conditions:
- You can book a tower tour on the day in person.
Accessibility details
Wheelchair access will be via Woodland Road, which is parallel to St Lawrence Lane. Please note that the tower tour is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Additional information
Normal opening May to September . Tues., Thurs, & Fri 1400-1600 and Sat 1000 200.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 7
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
