Autumn Meeting and AGM 2025 (Buildings Section)

Moretonhampstead is an old market town on the eastern edge of the Dartmoor National Park. The town’s economy for many centuries was based around the woollen industry. Although it has suffered from fires over the years, many historic and architecturally interesting buildings remain to be seen.

Venue: The Stables Bar of the Union Inn, Ford St, Moretonhampstead

• 10.00: Arrive for tea and coffee
• 10.30: Buildings Section AGM
• 11.00: A brief talk on the historic Union Inn by the landlady, Sian Coleridge
• 11.15: Illustrated talk by Bill Hardiman, Chair of Moretonhampstead History Society, on the town’s historic buildings
• 12.30: Buffet lunch provided by the Union Inn
• 13.30: Guided tour of the town led by Bill Hardiman to follow on from his morning’s talk.
• 15.30 Finish

Accessibility: The Union Inn has level access and toilets. The walking will be on flat narrow pavements. Public toilets are available on the route.

Parking: Available in car parks on Station Road TQ13 8NQ and Court Street TQ13 8LN.

The cost includes coffee on arrival, the morning talks, buffet lunch and guided tour. Lunchtime drinks are not included in the price but can be purchased. There is no charge for the AGM.

Closing date for booking: Saturday 11 October. Bookings are taken in order of receipt. Non-Buildings Section members (including friends & spouses) will only be considered after members.