Combe Raleigh is a small, picturesque village 1.5 miles from Honiton, within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape and bordering the East Devon National Landscape.
The village is home to the beautiful 14th-century Church of St Nicholas, with its active bell-ringing group, and a Village Hall. Both host regular social events throughout the year. Organised by local volunteers, some have long-standing traditions that reflect the enthusiasm and strong community spirit of residents.
Activities at the Village Hall range from a regular kickboxing club to monthly social events, including bingo, quizzes, pub nights, barbecues, Bonfire Night and a Fun Day, organised by the Village Hall Committee.
St Nicholas holds services at 11.15 am on the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month, and everyone is welcome. Its annual fundraising events include the Snowdrop Tea in February and the Plant Sale in May.
The village also publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, The Raleigh Rag, available online and in print. Volunteers deliver printed copies throughout the village.
Regular Parish Meetings are held, with previous minutes and details of forthcoming meetings available here.
To attend a meeting or event, check the calendar below or consult The Raleigh Rag for details.
New residents can also join the village’s lively WhatsApp groups.
Things to see and do around Combe Raleigh
Nearby attractions include the National Trust-owned Combe Woods and Dumpdon Hill Fort. The surrounding countryside offers many scenic places to explore, including the impressive Iron Age sites of Hembury Fort and Blackbury Camp, both carpeted with bluebells in late spring. Combe Raleigh is ideal for outdoor pursuits, walking and enjoying a slower pace of life.
Combe Raleigh is only a few miles from the Jurassic Coast and the seaside towns of Seaton, Sidmouth and Beer. Visitors can enjoy dramatic coastal scenery, a day on the beach, fresh local fish and chips, or a Devon ice cream.
Just 1.5 miles away, Honiton is a lively market town known for lace, pottery and antiques. Set beside the River Otter, it combines attractive surroundings with a rich industrial heritage and excellent road and rail connections across Devon and beyond.
Blackdown Hills Eco Hub
The Blackdown Hills Eco Hub is a partnership between the Blackdown Hills Transition Group, Climate Action Taunton and Trimplants, working to strengthen local communities and ecosystems.
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