Loughwood Meeting House

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Loughwood Meeting House is closed.

Atmospheric 17th-century thatched Baptist meeting house

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Loughwood Meeting House

Things to see and do

Come and explore the history of Loughwood Meeting House

History 

Discover a story of secrecy and persecution. Learn about the fascinating history of the Loughwood Meeting House, and the dangers faced by its Baptist worshippers.

The interior of Loughwood Meeting House hasn't changed over the years

Worship 

The Baptist Church, Kilmington has been meeting at Loughwood since 1650. They still hold services at Loughwood twice a year.

Loughwood is one of the earliest surviving Baptist Meeting House's in Britain

Explore 

Step back in time inside the Loughwood Meeting House, one of the earliest surviving Baptist Meeting House's in Britain. First records of the chapel date from 1653.

A view towards Loughwood Meeting House

Dalwood Parish walk 

A lovely walk that takes in Shute Barton and Loughwood Meeting House. A little under 3 hours, with some moderate inclines along country lanes, public footpaths and bye-ways. Visit the Dalwood Parish website for more information

Dumpdon Hill is an Iron Age Hill Fort near Honiton in Devon

Dumpdon Hill Fort 

An impressive Iron Age hill fort, Dumpdon sits on one of the largest and most striking hills in the beautiful Otter Valley; perfect for a bracing walk.

A pleasant walk through Combe Wood, Devon

Combe Wood 

Criss-crossed with pathways, this is the perfect place for a sheltered walk on a warm day.

View towards Seaton from Musbury Hill Fort

Musbury Hill Fort 

Situated above the beautiful village of Musbury, this impressive Iron Age fort offers stunning views of the rural beauty of the Axe valley and out towards Shute Barton.

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