About Hatherleigh

Often referred to as ‘Devon’s smallest town’, Hatherleigh boasts several independent shops and eateries, pottery, two public houses, a primary school, C15 Church, over 400 acres of managed ancient moorland, miles of footpaths and public rights of way, around 100 listed buildings and also plays host to an annual arts festival, carnival with flaming tar barrels, as well as regular music festivals and weekly markets. 

Hatherleigh, or Haegporn Leah as it was formerly known (meaning ‘Hawthorn Glade’), sits nestled in an idyllic spot alongside the River Lew, between the rugged terrain of Dartmoor and the beautiful North Coast of Devon and Cornwall. There are records of a settlement here since 981 AD. However, evidence of a Roman Tilery within the parish has also been found, meaning that civilisation here could, in fact, date back to around 70 AD.

 

Hatherleigh Community Market

Running every Tuesday from 9:00am until 1:00pm, the market features traders selling locally produced fresh meat, cheeses, eggs, bread, vegetables, plants, household goods, collectables and bric-a-brac. The market also features auctions of household items and collectibles as well as live poultry and small animals. 

The license to hold markets was first granted to Hatherleigh in the year 1220 – over 1000 years ago! Despite numerous challenges, Hatherleigh Market is still very much alive and kicking. 

The market is currently held in the Hatherleigh Community Centre, however construction of a new purpose-built pannier market is underway on the old Hatherleigh market site. 

Images by kind permission of photographer: Royston ‘Stone’ Naylor

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