Discover Chagford
Accommodation in Chagford
For your stay in Chagford, trails, local history, the River Teign or event dates may influence your plans. If you are looking for a hotel in Chagford, first consider whether you want to make time for a route, a walk around the town or a particular programme. The different options offer distinct points of focus and practical starting points for planning.
Trails and the River Teign
The church of St Michael the Archangel lies at one end of the Archangel Way pilgrimage route. It stretches across Dartmoor to St Michael de Rupe near Brentor. For cycling, consider the Dartmoor Way: a circular cycling route around Dartmoor that passes through or near Chagford. The route can be ridden in either direction, though travelling anticlockwise is recommended. Check current route conditions before setting out, as the route or conditions may change. The Chagford Town Trail takes a different approach: it is a guided walk around the town that starts at the main car park near the church.
Near Chagford, a section of the Two Moors Way initially follows the River Teign towards the Teign Gorge below Castle Drogo. Chagford Swimming Pool is about half a mile outside Chagford, on the banks of the River Teign and along the Two Moors Way. This community-run outdoor pool is fed by the River Teign and is the largest freshwater swimming pool in the South West. It operates seasonally, and its operation may change; facilities may also change. Check both before your visit.
Chagford’s local history
Several historical details provide a timeline for a walk around the town. The church of St Michael the Archangel was consecrated on 30 July 1261. Endecott House is a Grade 2* listed building dating from the 15th century. For centuries, regular livestock and food markets were held in Chagford’s square, which was also the setting for much of the town’s civic life.
The octagonal Market House was built in 1862 on the site of a 16th-century market building locally known as “The Shambles”. The two market buildings mark different chapters in the town’s history: the older one is recorded as its predecessor, while the present Market House dates from the 19th century. Together with the long market tradition, these details help put the square’s historical role into context.
Events and local themes
The Chagford Show features rural crafts, among other things. Demonstrations include spinning, thatching, basket-making and woodworking; individual demonstrations may vary from one edition to the next. In the Food Hall, visitors can meet local food and drink producers and sample their products. The participating producers also vary by edition.
The Chagford Film Festival takes place every year in the last week of September; exact dates vary by edition. The programme includes a wide range of films, special guests, unusual events and practical workshops. Films and guests may change from one edition to the next. If you want to plan your stay around a festival or the show, check the dates or programme for the relevant edition in advance. This will help you plan your hotel stay around your actual travel dates and the themes that interest you in Chagford.
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