English Heritage sites near Ugborough Parish

Totnes Castle

TOTNES CASTLE

8 miles from Ugborough Parish

A classic Norman motte and bailey castle, founded soon after the Conquest to overawe the Saxon town. A later stone shell-keep crowns its steep mound, giving views across the town to the River Dart.

Upper Plym Valley

UPPER PLYM VALLEY

9 miles from Ugborough Parish

This extraordinary landscape encompasses some 300 Bronze Age and medieval sites, covering 15 square kilometres (6 square miles) of Dartmoor.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

BERRY POMEROY CASTLE

10 miles from Ugborough Parish

Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin.

Royal Citadel, Plymouth

ROYAL CITADEL, PLYMOUTH

12 miles from Ugborough Parish

A dramatic 17th-century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch, and keep watch on a recently rebellious town. Still in use by the military today.

Merrivale Prehistoric Settlement

MERRIVALE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT

13 miles from Ugborough Parish

The group of monuments at Merrivale is one of the finest on Dartmoor: side by side here are the remains of a Bronze Age settlement and a complex of ritual sites.

Kirkham House, Paignton

KIRKHAM HOUSE, PAIGNTON

13 miles from Ugborough Parish

This late medieval stone house, afterwards split into three cottages was restored in the 1960s.


Churches in Ugborough Parish

Ugborough Church

Ugborough Ivybridge Devon
01548821199
https://www.3rivers.org.uk/

The building is a large 13th Century church known as the ‘Cathedral of the South Hams'. There is a Holy Communion service every week in the church on Sunday at 9.30am.

The church building is used for  a visiting Post Office on a Thursday morning between 10.30 am - 12 noon. This is an important use of the church building in a rural community with two splendid pubs and the nearest shop at a local garage at California Cross or in Ivybridge - the nearest town.

The parish is part of the Three Rivers Mission Community which includes; St Mary the Virgin Diptford, St Mary North Huish, St Leonard Halwell, All Saints Moreleigh, St Andrew Harberton, St Peter Harbertonford, St Peter and St Paul Ermington and St Peter Ugborough, in the South Hams, Devon. 

Christenings and Weddings

If you are thinking about having a wedding or a christening at one of our churches. To discuss either of these events, please come along to a Church Service and I will be happy to talk with you about the occasion. If I am not there, because I am at another church, one of the Churchwardens will be happy to meet with you.

Revd David

Tel: 01548 821199

email: [email protected]

All of our churches have updated their Privacy Notices, which are available for you to read at: https://www.3rivers.org.uk/


Pubs in Ugborough Parish

Anchor Inn

1 Lutterburn Street, Ugborough, PL21 0NG
(01752) 690388
anchorinnugborough.co.uk

The pub changed hands in early 2012 and opened again on Fri 22 Mar 13 after over 12 months of extensive refurbishment. The bar maintains its' 17th century character, with a log burning fire to keep you warm on those chilly Winter evenings....
Horse & Groom

Exeter Road, Bittaford, PL21 0EL
(01752) 892358

Previously sited on the opposite side of the main road, this 1930's community pub features one large bar, and is decorated with historic photos of the area taken from the former Moorhaven Hospital which overlooked the village. The house bee...
Ivybridge RFC

Cross-in-Hand, Filham, Ivybridge, PL21 0LR
(01752) 894392
pitchero.com/clubs/ivybridge

Local rugby union league club, offering facilities for rugby players and members of all ages, including men’s and ladies, colts, four junior teams, six mini and three junior girls teams. Two real ales are usually available.
Ship Inn

Warehill, Ugborough, PL21 0NS
(01752) 892565
shipinnugborough.com

A picturesque 16th century village pub situated in a narrow road just off the south east corner of the village square. It has a small patio with tables and chairs just outside the front door. Three real ales are usually on offer, sourced fr...
Turtley Corn Mill

Avonwick, Avonwick, TQ10 9ES
(01364) 646100
turtleycornmill.com

This former roadside restaurant stands by its own river and lakeside grounds of six acres. The three regular ales are supplemented by one or two rotating local guest ales. Reverting to its former name to reflect its origins, it encompasses...
Wrangaton Golf Club

Golf Links Road, Wrangaton, South Brent, TQ10 9HJ
(01364) 72161
wrangatongolfclub.co.uk/

While this is a members and guests only Golf Club, the bar and restaurant is open to non-members and licensed from 11am. The Moorland cafe looks out over the Devon countryside and offers breakfast, snacks and light lunches, and a Sunday car...