WELCOME  to the ​Dunchideock History Society Website

All Events are Free for Members and Children.  
Guests £4 (tickets at the door by cash or card)
Or by pre-booking via BACs* – see details below.
(Membership rate: £10 per annum. Subscription year from 1 November to 31 October)
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SUNDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2026
 
A GUIDED TOUR OF HALDON BELVEDERE
TIME: 2.30pm
 
Book in advance by email: [email protected] 
Also, email if you have a group who wish to visit on another day.
 
Parking at the castle, car share where possible. Members and
non-members will be able to enjoy a tour of the Castle, including
Refreshments and delicious cakes. See the stunning views from
the roof terrace (weather permitting) and the new Museum in
 the Lawrence Hall (ground floor).
No Charge: The Devon Historic Buildings Trust (owners) will be.       
pleased to receive donations on the day. 
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SUNDAY, 1ST MARCH 2026
VENUE:  HALDON BELVEDERE
Limited to 50 people 

TIME:  Doors Open 2.00pm
TALK:  2.30pm to 4.00pm
SPEAKER: DR RACHEL TRETHEWEY
Local author, Dr Rachel Trethewey, will give a talk on
her latest book, M U V, which explores the life of
Lady Redesdale, mother of the famous “Mitford Girls".

The talk will be followed by a Q&A session, and Rachel will be happy to sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase.
This promises to be a fascinating afternoon, offering a different historical focus from our usual Dunchidock history programme.  
Dr Trethewey is an award-winning author.
ESSENTIAL TO BOOK INADVANCE: 
email: [email protected]; 
MEMBERS FREE, GUESTS £4,
Please note: The Talk will take place in the Ballroom, first floor.
Become a Member of Dunchideock History Society (£10 per year, Nov-Oct) go to:www.dunchideockhistory.com 
​or Queries email: [email protected];
 
Become a Friend of Haldon Belvedere : details on www.dunchideockhistory.com
DHS Members £2 p.a.
Non-Members £5 p.a.

​We are very fortunate indeed to have such a rich history within the area of the beautiful village of Dunchideock and its surrounding area.
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We intend to bring the history to you and your children as often as we can manage, via events involving speakers and our Dunchideock History Exhibition 

Dunchideock’s 5th Annual Children’s Tea Party.  
Sunday, Date:  Sept to be confirmed
Time: 3.30pm to 5pm
​Venue:  The Lord Haldon Country Hotel EX6 7YF
Price to be confirmed per child.
Organised by the Dunchideock History Society & Parish Church Council

HISTORY OF DUNCHIDEOCK'S ANNUAL CHILDREN'S TEA PARTY
When I was doing my research during 2022 for the 3-Day Dunchideock Exhibition, there were stories of children's parties being held at the 'big house', Haldon House, in the early 1900s, especially at Christmas time.  It seemed a very good idea to bring the children's parties back and so the Dunchideock Annual Children's Party came into being - the first one was held in 2022 at the Lord Haldon Hotel.
Shirley Phillips, Chair, Dunchideock History Society, October 2023

​For more information email: 
[email protected]

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