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St Peter & St Paul

St Peter & St Paul is famous for its crooked spire, rebuilt after a fire but local people wanted it to remain crooked so it was replaced like for like.

Ermington, Devon

Opening times

Everyday 9am to 4pm.

Address

Ermington
Devon
PL21 9NJ

It is also is the home of the Pinwill sisters noted for their wonderful woodcarvings, who lived in the parish and have left lots of wonderful wood carvings for people to see and enjoy. There are guidebooks in church about these and also the church clock which is a war memorial from World War I.

Here at Ermington we are thrilled you’ve found us, and welcome you to our corner of the mission community. We are a church with a big heart, and invite you to come and see us.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Famous connections

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • National heritage here

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Wildlife haven

  • Dog friendly

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • There are lots of events to come and be part of. We have a choir who sing a mix of modern and traditional church hymns accompanied by our church organist. They meet on a Friday in the church from 7pm-8pm, everyone is invited regardless of your singing ability or age, if you’d like to try something new you are most welcome. A team of bell ringers, ring before our services on Sunday mornings, their Captain John Irish welcomes new members, experienced or novices and will carefully nurture new talent. Throughout the year we take part in many fundraising activities, these include Summer and Christmas fayre’s, cake sales, cream teas and pasty lunches, to name but a few and we are always looking for new ideas! All All Age Worship service on the fourth Sunday of the month is informal and questions are encouraged, even though we may have to get back to you on the answers!! If you’re not sure and intrigued about church, this is the service we encourage you to attend, although you are welcome to attend any!

  • Church of England

Contact information

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