Welcome to Cheriton Fitzpaine

Cheriton Fitzpaine is a civil parish in Mid Devon, which lies between the market towns of Crediton and Tiverton. The Parish extends from Upham to the north, Chilton to the south, Farleigh to the east and Hollywater to the west, with the village of Cheriton Fitzpaine in middle. Click HERE for parish map

The parish of Cheriton Fitzpaine is home to approximately 800 people and is a thriving and welcoming community. The village has a primary school, community shop, Anglican church, parish hall, two pubs, a doctors’ surgery and a visiting post office. There are many clubs and organisations hosting activities to suit various age groups including the football club, cricket club, garden club, drama group, a monthly lunch for parishioners hosted by the Welcome Club and many other fun social activities for all ages and interests.

There are two green play spaces in the middle of the village and many lovely country lanes and public footpaths for dog walking.  

Our village plays host to many large scale social activities; a fantastic bonfire and firework display is held in November drawing in crowds from across Mid Devon and a biennial carnival where village groups compete to be crowned ‘Best in Carnival’! The Parish Hall is the social centre of the village, holding many events such as cinema nights, quizzes, ceildhs, a bustling market, visiting bands and other entertainment.  

Parish Council

Parish councils make decisions on various local matters that affect their communities.  Click HERE to see how parish councils fit into the three levels of local government in Devon. 

Click HERE for more information about Cheriton Fitzpaine Parish Council. 

**We currently have vacancies for two Parish Councillors. If you would like to know more about what being a Councillor involves, please contact the Clerk or one of the Councillors**