Cheriton Bishop on the eastern edge of Dartmoor

The rural parish of Cheriton Bishop lies on the eastern edge of Dartmoor. Three themes stand out when planning a stay: landscape and walks, the Church of St Mary the Virgin with its historic features, and dates for local groups and events. This can help you weigh up whether your trip should focus more on nature, architectural history or a particular time of year.

Walking and landscape

Part of Cheriton Bishop lies within the boundary of Dartmoor National Park. The landscape around the parish is shaped by rolling hills, wooded valleys and winding streams. Cheriton Bishop has numerous walking trails with easy access to the national park. From the village, Dartmoor offers opportunities for walking, wildlife watching and exploring open moorland.

You can set different priorities when planning your outings: focus on walking trails, or explore Dartmoor for its wildlife-watching opportunities and open moorland. The surroundings of the parish offer a different landscape, with hills, valleys and streams. When planning your time outdoors, you can choose according to the landscapes and activities that interest you most.

Church of St Mary the Virgin

The Church of St Mary the Virgin has Norman origins and a chancel dating from the 13th century. The church also contains a Beerstone font from the late 11th century. These bring together different historic features: the chancel is part of the church’s architecture, while the font is a single liturgical object. The periods mentioned offer different points of interest for those interested in architectural and church history.

Events and the local calendar

The annual Village Show is held at the Village Hall. The 2026 edition took place on 8 August. It is also part of the Cheriton Bishop Gardening Club’s programme, which includes a spring show, a cream tea and a mini-show in May, as well as the Village Show in August and an annual dinner in November. The programme is spread across several times of the year. If you would like to plan your stay around an event, check the specific dates for the relevant year.

The Cheriton Bishop Walking Group usually meets on the first Sunday of the month at 10:00. If this date is relevant to your plans, check posters and Facebook for changes. This helps distinguish the usual schedule from possible date changes.

The Old Thatch Inn offers a seasonal menu featuring locally sourced fresh ingredients. As menu details can change, check the current selection in advance if you are interested. This offering also adds a seasonal element to your stay, distinct from the village’s walking and history themes.

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