St Giles

Welcome to St Giles Church, Little Torrington, Devon. 

Please see our Services and Events page for information on our worshipping services and other events. 


St. Giles is a beautiful 15th century church, with a nave and south aisle separated by an unusual colonade of Lundy Island granite pillars, beautiful stained glass windows and many historic features.   Its chamfered Norman font is believed unique in Britain.   Read more about the church and its history under  'About Us'.

St. Giles is also available for community gatherings, group meetings and exhibitions, small recitals etc., and has an accessible toilet, small servery for refreshments, superb lighting and accoustics.   Please 'Get in Touch' for details.

Weddings and other 'life celebratory' events are our speciality!   Little Torrington is a 'picture postcard' village, with excellent family accommodation at Torridge House and nearby Smytham Manor, a lovely village hall with good catering available and plenty of parking.    For more information, please 'Get in Touch'. 

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Get in touch

Pat Grimwood-Taylor (Secretary / Treasurer)

Secretary / Treasurer
07768 770933

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What's on

Sunday worshipping services

Sunday 20 September 2026, Sunday 04 October 2026, Sunday 18 October 2026, Sunday 01 November 2026, Sunday 15 November 2026, Sunday 06 December 2026, Saturday 19 December 2026 Sunday and Saturday at for 1 hour
St Giles
Little Torrington Torrington, EX38 8PS, United Kingdom

1st Sunday each month - an informal Morning Worship with hymns for about 40 mins.
3rd Sunday each month - Holy Communion with hymns led by Fr. Steve Turner

News

St Giles Chancel Roof repairs

Our Chancel Roof requires repairs - and we're hoping to get it done as soon as possible.

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Safeguarding

Our parish of Little Torrington: St Giles is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Mrs. Claire Cunneen, email [email protected]
Our Diocese of Exeter’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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St Giles Charity No. 55619