Welcome to
Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre
At Bampton Heritage, we are passionate about preserving and sharing the heritage of this charming town. Our mission is to provide a platform for locals and visitors to connect with the history and culture of Bampton and the surrounding area.
BAMPTON HERITAGE AND VISITOR CENTRE OPEN
Thursdays 11:00 - 13:00
Fridays/Saturdays 11:00 - 15:00
St Michael and All Angels Church, Station Road, Bampton EX16 9NG
CELEBRATING THE RICH HISTORY OF BAMPTON, DEVON
We offer a warm, family-friendly and accessible welcome. Discover Bampton’s history through fascinating objects, information boards, engaging short films and audio stories — all designed to bring the town’s past to life.
What we do
We offer residents and visitors an exploration of the Town’s heritage. We also carry a small selection of tourist leaflets to help meet the needs of the visitors to the area.
What We Offer
Upcoming Events
Family Fun
Younger visitors are also welcome, they can take a look at our railway model or have fun with our quiz trail, trying to find the hidden objects in the Centre.
Tourist Information
We offer helpful guidance and local information to ensure you get the most out of your visit to Bampton and the surrounding area.
Archival Research
Uncover hidden stories and forgotten tales within the information we hold in the Heritage Centre on local people, architecture, and burial records, perfect for history enthusiasts.
Walking Tours
Join one of our guided town trails through Bampton to discovery the town’s history from our knowledgeable guides.
Or look out for our special longer bank holiday walks.
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Heritage Exhibitions
Immerse yourself in our exhibitions, featuring captivating narratives and rare artifacts that bring Bampton's history to life.
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Come & See Us
Our Volunteers offer a warm welcome, making every visitor feel at home, they are dedicated to ensuring you have a memorable experience.
Entry is free.
We are a family and dog friendly Centre
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Who We Are
Charity Comission Charitable Status
We have been a registered with the Charity Commission since 2013 (Registered Charity No. 1156194) and operate using their guidance and standard constitution. We submit annual accounts and reports to them as required.
Our four overall charitable aims/objects are:
1. To conserve our heritage and inspire interest and learning through our centre using a wide range of accessible means to residents and visitors
2. To promote the town to potential visitors and provide them with information to meet their needs and interests
3. To develop rewarding and valued volunteer roles and experiences
4. To contribute to the community by working to enhance the reputation of Bampton as a place to live, visit and value
Trustees
The Charity is governed by Trustees who set the strategy for the Centre, run it on a day-to-day basis, coordinate volunteer recruitment and training and ensure the effective use of resources.
GALLERY
EXPLORE BAMPTON THROUGH IMAGES
Browse through a collection of captivating images that showcase the beauty and heritage of Bampton. Let the visuals transport you to different eras and unveil the town's evolving story. See Full Gallery
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