Colyton Heritage Centre

01/11/2026

Another very busy morning on the final day of our Colyton Houses Through Time Exhibition. Thank you to everyone who came along, indeed returned for a second visit and shared your memories and lovely comments with us.
And a very big thank you to everyone who contributed their time and research to the exhibition. Its all down to you!
Several people asked about what would happen to the exhibition and if it will be on display again. We are looking into that and also at pulling the contributions together into a booklet. More about this in due course.

31/10/2026

Good to welcome lots more visitors to our Colyton Houses Through Time Exhibition today.
It was lovely that people brought their own treasured memories to show us. Thank you.
If you haven't been yet and would like to we will be open again from 10 am until 1.00 pm tomorrow Sunday 1 November.

31/10/2026

It was good to welcome so many visitors to our Colyton 'Houses Through Time' exhibition in the Sunday School Building today.
We were delighted so many people engaged with our exhibits and shared their memories.
Not been yet? We are open all day tomorrow Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and on Sunday morning.

29/10/2026

Setting up for our Colyton Houses Through Time project which opens this afternoon in the Sunday School Building at 2pm

28/10/2026

Reminder: Our Colyton Houses Through Time exhibition opens tomorrow afternoon at 2.00 pm.. It is free to enter and is being held in the Sunday School Building in the grounds of the Church of St Andrew in Colyton. It will be open on Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4.00 pm and Sunday morning from 10 am to 1.00 pm.

Do hope you can come along.

08/10/2026

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08/10/2026

07/10/2026

Colyton Parish History Society
Day Trip by Coach to
Bishop’s Palace, Wells
Christmas Artisan Market
Saturday 14th November
Come along for a festive day out where over 70 local craftspeople, artists and traders, together with food and drink producers gather for this festive event in the Bishop’s Palace. There will be plenty of gift inspiration, decorations, cards & much more! In addition, there will be a new food and drink marquee
packed with Christmas treats from specialist producers.
Live music performed by Wells City Band will add to the festive atmosphere.
Tickets: £23.50 per person
which includes admission to the Medieval Palace & Gardens
Coach pick up in Colyton & Axminster, 8.45am tbc
To reserve your seat: sign up and pay by cheque or cash
at Colyton Heritage Centre, Market Place, Colyton
Open Tues, Wed & Thurs 11am-3pm
Cheques payable to COLYTON PARISH HISTORY SOCIETY
Or email: [email protected] for further details

07/10/2026

RBL Poppy Appeal 2026

Colyton Parish History Society are pleased to support this year’s RBL Poppy Appeal. We will welcome Andy and Jane Cockeram who will give a short presentation at our meeting 27th October when there will be an opportunity to purchase RBL Poppy items.
This year’s appeal will run from late October to 11th November. Our local organisers, Andy and Jane Cockeram will be placing collection boxes in about 30 locations around the town, as well as putting up the large poppies on the lampposts. If any businesses or places that haven't had one previously and would like one, then please contact Andy. Equally, if businesses or organisations would like a wreath they should contact them or they can be purchased direct from the RBL.
The 'usual' items... paper poppies, PIN badges, reflector poppies (ideal for bags, dog collars etc), small wooden crosses, wrist bands (children like them!) etc will be available, as well as larger poppies for cars and vans upon request.
Andy and Jane were delighted to receive a generous donation recently from Wain Homes towards this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Donations can be made in cash and by card.
Contact details as Poppy Appeal Organisers for Colyton are:
Andy and Jane Cockeram
Email: [email protected]
Mobile 07977 289335

12/06/2026