English Heritage sites near Instow Parish
OKEHAMPTON CASTLE
23 miles from Instow Parish
Once the largest castle in Devon, nestling in the foothills of Dartmoor. Reputedly haunted and mentioned in the Domesday Book.
PENHALLAM MANOR
26 miles from Instow Parish
The low and grass-covered but complete ground-plan of a moated 13th-century manor house, in a delightful woodland setting.
LYDFORD CASTLE AND SAXON TOWN
28 miles from Instow Parish
Beautifully sited on the fringe of Dartmoor, Lydford boasts three defensive features. Near the centre is a 13th-century tower on a mound, built as a prison.
LAUNCESTON CASTLE
30 miles from Instow Parish
Launceston Castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest, unusual in that during rebuilding one tower was constructed with the remains of the older.
DUNSTER BUTTER CROSS
32 miles from Instow Parish
Transplanted stump of a medieval stone cross that was once a meeting place for people to bring and sell their own butter. Nearby attractions include Cleeve Abbey.
DUNSTER GALLOX BRIDGE
32 miles from Instow Parish
This ancient stone bridge - originally 'gallows bridge' - once carried packhorses bringing fleeces to Dunster market and is evidence of Dunster's once important role in the wool trade.
Churches in Instow Parish
All Saints Chapel and Community Centre - Instow
Anstey Way B3223
Instow
01271 861421
All Saints Chapel and Community Centre
All Saints Chapel is a combined Chapel and Community Centre. it is being well-used as a Drop-in Centre on Mondays and ideal meeting place for groups of all ages in the Instow Community. Services are held mainly monthly in the summer at 6pm on third Sunday see notice board outside and every week from January through Easter at 9.30 am.
Contact Jenny Jackson to book 01271 861421
St John the Baptist - Instow Parish Church
Rectory Lane
Instow
bideford
01271 860710
St John the Baptist Parish Church dates back to the 11th century. It has a congregation of around 25 people. Its links with the neighbouring local Community Primary School are very strong, and clergy are warmly welcomed into the school for assemblies. The school fill the church three times a year for Easter, Harvest and Christingle services. It has fine views over Bideford Bay from its large churchyard. Open 10-5 daily with visitor information provided. (not during lockdown). Extensive churchyard records on hand.
The parish is a member of the Taw and Torridge Estuary Churches with St Peter's Fremington and St Peter's Westleigh.
Interregnum. Services at 9.30 am second and fourth Sundays. First and Third 9.30 at Westleigh and every Sunday at 11.00 Fremington
Our services in winter are held at All Saints Chapel on the B3233. qv. after Remembrance Sunday.
Pubs in Instow Parish
Boat House
Commodore Hotel
Instow Arms
Marine Parade, Instow, EX39 4JJ
(01271) 860608
instowarms.com
Quay Inn
Marine Parade, Instow, EX39 4HY
(01271) 860624
thequayinninstow.co.uk/
Wayfarer Inn
Lane End, Instow, EX39 4LB
(01271) 860342
thewayfarerinn.co.uk/