All Saints Church, Clovelly

Built on the site of an early timber cruciform church, the current building dates from the 12th century with the north aisle and rebuilding in the 13th. The arcade to the north aisle is of  monolithic granite columns from Lundy. The front porch and font are Norman.

The tower is only 54ft high but houses a peal of six bells with a 10cwt tenor. There is a fine wagon roof. The stained-glass windows date from the 1880s, one by Charles Kempe.

There is a service on most Sundays for the small and welcoming congregation.

Sunday services

Sunday services


Holy Communion

1st & 3rd Sunday at 11:00 am for approximately 1 hour.

Morning Worship

2nd & 4th Sunday at 11:00 am for approximately 1 hour.                

Special Services and Events


2009

  • Friday 18th December 2-30pm. Clovelly Primary School annual Christingle Service, to which everyone is welcome.
  • Christmas Eve 6-30pm. Our popular Candlelit Carol Service. The Church looks wonderful bathed in the light of about 100 candles for this traditional 9 lessons and carols service.
  • Christmas Morning 10-30am. A book of Common Prayer Holy Communion to celebrate the Birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

2010

  • Sunday 14th March Mothering Sunday 11-00am. At this service all Mothers are presented with a posy of local daffodils as we celebrate motherhood.
  • Sunday 28th March Palm Sunday 11-00am. Join us with the Clovelly donkeys for the story of Jesus's triumphal and glorious arrival in Jerusalam and afterwards for the procession down to Clovelly Village through the Clovelly Court garden.
  • Sunday 4th April Easter Day 11-00am. Jesus Christ is Risen, He is Risen indeed. We celebrate the Risen Christ with a service of Holy Communion. Cream teas are served in the Church from 2-30 to 5pm.
  • Sunday 30th May 2-30 to 5-30pm - Spring Bank holiday weekend Cream teas in the Church time as above.
  • Sunday 6th June 1pm - Spring Luncheon in Clovelly Parish Hall. Tickets  £10-50 for a 3 course meal in advance from Churchwarden Chris West 01237 431668.
  • Thursday 25th July 5-30 to 8pm - Sausage Sizzle at Clovelly Parish Hall. Food, Fun & Games.

 

St Peter's Chapel

St Peter's Chapel


St Peter's Chapel in Clovelly street is worth a visit for a few minutes of peace and quite away from the bustle of the main street.

It was licensed on 29th November 1948 at the behest of the vicar at the time - Revd A S Chandler. However in 1974 an old faded document was found with the 1st dedication in 1846 " for those residents not able to climb the hill to attend the Parish Church".

During the 2nd World War it was used as a school by evacuated children and afterwards for the youth club.

Inside you will find these wonderful mural panels painted by local artist Fiona Creighton-Balfour in the late 1990's.

Nearby you will also find the Methodist Chapel, another place for quiet reflection from the busy world.