Saint Neot: Church, Holy Well and Bodmin Moor

Saint Neot lies in a sheltered valley on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor in southeast Cornwall. The Church of St Anietus, St Neot’s Holy Well and the medieval Trewane Cross are among the defining features of a stay here. In addition, the Carnglaze Woodland Walk leads to a panoramic view of the village, while Oak Apple Day and the monthly Saint Neot Produce Market bring two different event rhythms into play. You can plan your trip around historic sights, a specific route or a suitable event date.

Church, Holy Well and Trewane Cross

The Church of St Anietus is a Grade I listed building and is open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset. This gives you a specific time frame for a visit, based on daylight. St Neot’s Holy Well is a few hundred yards along a small lane that begins in the centre of the village, on the church side of the bridge between “Cott” and “Carlyon House”. For the church, its daily opening hours are key; for the well, the directions via the lane and bridge are helpful. The Holy Well was restored in 1852 and 1996. More than 140 years separate the two restorations.

Trewane Cross is a medieval churchyard cross south of the Church of St Anietus, on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor. This brings together different historical points of interest: the listed church building, the Holy Well and its restoration dates, and a cross of medieval origin. If you are particularly interested in history, you can explore these places through their individual features.

Woodland Walk and mining heritage

The Carnglaze Woodland Walk passes through Quarry Wood to a panoramic view of Saint Neot. Along the way, you can see Hubert’s House and various wood carvings before the circular route returns to the main site. It takes about 20 minutes. This makes the walk a clearly defined activity, with several stops and a view of the village. The approximate duration gives you a useful guide when weighing up the route alongside visits in the village.

Carnglaze is the only slate mine in Cornwall and played an important role in Cornwall’s mining heritage. The Woodland Walk and this mining history offer different points of interest: the walk focuses on the route through Quarry Wood, the sights mentioned and the view of Saint Neot; the mine is part of the county’s historical mining context.

Oak Apple Day and Produce Market

Oak Apple Day is a traditional annual event in Saint Neot. The Saint Neot Produce Market takes place in the village hall on the first Saturday of every month, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The events follow different rhythms: the market offers a monthly time slot, while Oak Apple Day is an annual tradition. If an event date matters to your trip, check the specific date before booking. For the market, you should also confirm dates and arrangements, as they may change. You can then plan your hotel stay around whichever event matters most to you.

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