Parish Church

St Peter's Church, Oakford.

It is known that there has been a church on the present site since the 15th Century with the present tower dating back to that time. However the porch, nave, chancel and vestry only date from 1838. The tower houses eight bells, said to have exceptional tone, cast by Mears of London in 1825 and given to the church by the then rector, the Rev James Parkin. He also presented the organ, built by J R Mortimore of Tiverton, in 1841.

Oakford is one of nine parishes making up the Exe Valley Group.  The Exe Valley Group are pleased to welcome the Rev. Steven Goodbody and his wife Sarah to the Exe Valley Community.  Steven and Sarah are living at The Rectory, Withleigh (telephone 01884-251132). Information regarding Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, Memorials in the churchyard can be obtained  from the Rector on the above telephone number.  (Please note that Steven's "free day" is Fridays).  The Exe Valley Group also welcomes Rob and Alison Brewis to the Community. Rob and Alison are living at The Vicarage, 3 Court Gardens, Stoodleigh.

29th March          2.30 pm        Service of meditation for Good Friday

31st March          9.30 am        Holy Communion  (Easter Day)

7th April               9.30 am        Holy Communion

14th April             9.30 am        Morning Prayer

21st April             9.30 am        Holy Communion

28th April             9.30 am        Family Service

5th May                9.30 am       Holy Communion

12th May              9.30 am       Morning Prayer

19th May              9.30 am       Morning Prayer

26th May              No service at Oakford as there is a Group Rogation Service at Calverleigh Church at 10.30 am