Circuit Churches

Allways End

Allways-End Methodist Chapel welcomes you to its friendly little Chapel and Sunday Service at 11am. We are situated in the hamlet of Oldwaysend on the southern edge of the village of East Anstey, just half a mile off the B3227 South Molton to Bampton road from Woodburn Cross and just 12 miles from our Circuit Chapel of South Molton.

For more information about the Allways-End Methodist Chapel click here.

Bishops Nympton

Bishops Nympton has a population of around 900 and lies ESE of both South Molton and Barnstaple being some 3 miles from South Molton and 14 from Barnstaple.

For more information on the Methodist Chapel and Society and Bishops Nympton, click here.

Brayford

Brayford is a popular village of some 1000 residents. It lies just off the A399 some 9 miles almost due East of Barnstaple and about 6 miles North North West of South Molton (Grid ref: SS686347).

The population, historically, has been largely dependent upon agriculturally related occupations, and dairy and sheep based farms , which had been owned and run by the same family for generations were common. This is gradually giving way to larger farms and the dairy production has given way to beef.

There is now a significant change in the population with a number of people having moved into the village from other areas upon retirement.

The community is active and in addition to the Methodist and Anglican Churches there is a village hall with a regular programme of social activities.

For more information on the history and current activities of the Methodist Chapel click here.

Chittlehampton

The Chittlehampton community of just over 800 people is located about 5 miles West of South Molton and around 11 miles South East of Barnstaple (Grid ref: SS636254).

In addition to the Methodist Chapel there is an historic Anglican Church and well known pub, "The Bell Inn". A village newsletter is published regularly.

For further information about Chittlehampton Chapel please click here.

Filleigh

Filleigh Church is one of two ecumenical arrangements in the Circuit between the Methodist Church and the Anglican Church. The arrangement at Filleigh has been in operation, very successfully, for a number of years with the services taking place in the beautiful Parish Church of St Paul.

The village of Filleigh is located some 3 miles WNW of South Molton and about 15 miles ESE of Barnstaple - Grid reference SS662280.

For further information about Filleigh Church please click here.

North Molton

North Molton is situated about 3 miles NNE of South Molton and 14 miles ESE of Barnstaple on grid reference SS736298. The village, including outlying farms, has a population of about 1000. The Methodist Chapel is active with a strong fellowship and active youth work. It works closely with the Anglican Church on many activities.

In addition to the Churches there is a village shop/post office/bakery and two pubs.

For further information about North Molton Chapel please click here.

South Molton

South Molton has an outdoor bowling green for the summer and in the clubhouse have short mat bowls in the winter.

South Molton is a typical and attractive market town (market days Thursday and Saturday). It is located around 12 miles SE of Barnstaple on grid reference SS714258. The town is often regarded as "The Gateway to Exmoor" and is a popular centre for visitors to the area.

The Methodist Church is the largest in the Circuit and many circuit events are held there. It can be seen at the top of Duke Street which is, itself, accessible from a corner of The Square adjacent to the Information Centre and Library.

For further information about South Molton Church please click here.