Welcome to Chagford

Useful links

    Dartmoor

  • Dartmoor National Park

    The web site for the Dartmoor National Park Authority. Information for visitors and residents.

  • Dartmoor Training Area

    The MOD has a training area on northern Dartmoor which comprises (Okehampton, Merrivale and Willsworthy ranges). Danger Areas are marked by red and white posts with warning notices. The web site has information on firing times.

  • Virtually Dartmoor

    Multi-media virtual tours of Dartmoor National Park including Princetown, Postbridge, Haytor and Higher Uppacott

    • Genealogy

  • Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates

    A site specialising in acquiring replacement birth certificates, replacement marriage certificates, and replacement death certificates obtained from Government sources for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

  • Chagford Genealogy and Family History

    Some transcriptions from the Parish registers and links to other places for information on the parish.

  • Devon Family History Society

    The society has an active programme of transcribing, indexing and publishing Devon records. They have compiled indexes of Devon marriages, burials, baptisms, census and other local records.

  • Free Births Marriages and Deaths

    FreeBMD is an ongoing project to transcribe the Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths for England and Wales, and to provide free Internet access to the transcribed records. Currently there are over 150 million distinct records.

  • GENUKI

    GENUKI - Genealogical research information about Chagford, Devon, England.

    • Local Organisations

  • Chagford Filmmaking Group

    The Chagford Filmmaking Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to making films of British fairytales - traditional stories rooted in the British landscape.

  • Chagford Football Club

    News and results from the local football club.

  • Chagford Gospel Church

    A friendly, independent, evangelical church based in the heart of the town, Chagford Gospel Church is a thriving place of worship where all are encouraged to take part.

  • Chagford Local History Society

    The Society aims to study the history of Chagford and the surrounding district and has a large collection of material available to view on request. Membership costs £8 single, joint £12 per year.

  • Chagford Primary School

    Chagford Church of England Primary School is a happy and thriving learning community with around 150 children.

  • Chagford Singers

    The Chagford Singers form a Chamber Choir of about 45 voices. Over the past 12 years they have performed a wide range of choral music from the fourteenth to the twenty-first centuries, often with professional soloists and orchestra.

  • Jubilee Hall

    Find out whats at the Jubilee Hall and make a provisional booking online

  • Moorcar

    MOORCAR is a not-for-private-profit Car Club. You can hire a car for an hour or by the day. You pay an annual membership fee, then pay as you go for the hours you drive and a mileage fee.

  • St Michaels Church

    Website for the Parish Church of St Michaels, Chagford

  • The Westexe Equestrian Club

    Informative talks and demonstrations, Riding and handling Clinics, Fun rides and organised hacks and competitions for all levels

    • Local Towns/Villages

  • Moretonhampstead

    The website for the town of Moretonhampstead

  • Newton Abbot

    Information, local news and events for the town of Newton Abbot

  • Throwleigh

    Website for the parish of Throwleigh

  • Widecombe

    The website for the village of Widecombe - home of Widecombe Fair.

    • Places of Interest

  • Castle Drogo

    The 'last castle to be built in England'. A National Trust property near Chagford.

  • Dartmoor Prison Museum

    Situated in Princetown in the heart of Dartmoor, Dartmoor Prison was once reckoned to be the hardest and most severe in England. See the web site for museum opening times. There is a good view of the prison from the road into Princetown.

  • Morwellham

    An award-winning museum and visitor centre based around the historic port and mine workings on the River Tamar.

  • Museum of Dartmoor Life

    The museum tells the story of Dartmoor people's lives, their work and its influence on Dartmoor.

  • Okehampton Castle

    The remains of the largest castle in Devon built soon after the Norman Conquest. Open April to September.

  • Stone Lane Gardens

    Stone Lane Gardens is a lovely 5 acre woodland and water garden, holding National Collections of Birch and Alder trees. The garden is open all year, with a Summer sculpture exhibition, entitled "The Mythic Garden" from May to September. Tel. 01647 231311

  • The Church House, South Tawton

    A Historic Tudor Hall near Okehampton - Admission Free

    • Things to do

  • Dartmoor Riding and Trekking

    Shilstone Rocks Riding Centre, Widecombe-in-the-Moor offers tailored riding over Dartmoor, lessons, livery and self catering accommodation.

  • Drakes Trail

    Launched in March 2009, the Drake's Trail is a network of walking and cycling trails. The network has something for all age groups and fitness levels, starting with the new off-road cycling section between Tavistock and Plymouth.

  • Treasure Trails

    Walking, Cycling and Driving trails around Dartmoor. Murder mystery theme. Fun for all the family. Trails are just £5.00 each.