Crediton Parish Church

Exhibition with Flowers

Our annual Flower Festival was first held in 1972 as a means of raising much needed funds for the ongoing maintenance and restoration of Holy Cross Crediton. Each year since, bar three, it has been held around the first week in June and has grown into one of the biggest events of its kind in Devon and Cornwall. Below is a list of recent titles (click to view pictures):

2003 – Thank You for the Music
2004 – In the Eye of the Beholder
2005 – Showstoppers!
2006 – Consider the Lilies
2007 – On The Air
2008 – Britain in Particular
2009 – From Shore to Shore
2010 – Tales of Many Things
2011 – Let There be Light

Our 2011 Festival, held between Saturday 4th June and Thursday 9th June received many encouraging comments:

Money is raised at the Festival from donations, sponsorship from local businesses and individuals, the sale of programmes, goods, photo permits and the very popular refreshments provided in the nearby Boniface Centre. Admission to the Festival is free as is the nearby parking in the church car park at the far end of Church Lane. Facilities for disabled visitors are provided.

We welcomed 2,800 visitors through the doors. The financial outcome for 2011 was a profit of £9106.18

Coach parties are welcome at our Festival but pre-booking of both the visit and any refreshments are essential.

Many of the artefacts used in the displays each year are provided by members of the church, some are hired or loaned free of charge. Similarly flowers and foliage used are provided from local gardens or are bought in from Covent Garden. Each year the Festival is planned and brought to fruition by a small committee over the preceding nine months.

Our 2012 Festival will take place from Saturday 26th May until Thursday 31st May. The theme chosen is Eyes On London.  The opening times will be as follows:

Open daily from 10.30am – 8.00pm except

Sunday 27th 11.00am – 6.00pm

Thursday 31st 10.30am – 5.00pm