Welcome to our town call us on 01404813964 for our Town Guide on Ottery on where to eat /where to stay/what to see/great area for walking, along the River Otter, visit the Parish Church, and this is where our most famous son was born

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

A MUST TO SEE IN JUNE WILL BE THE KUBLA KHAN POETRY STONES IN THE LAND OF CANAAN PARK. 

Ottery St Mary, nestling in the glorious Otter Valley is one of the most historic towns in Devon with nostalgia in every stone.  We are situated six miles from England's first Natural Heritage Site - the dramatic Jurassic Coast between East Devon and West Dorset that offers spectacular scenery for all to enjoy. We are only eleven miles from the ancient Cathedral City of Exeter.

The Parish Church is one of the largest in the West, it has been selected as one of the finest in Britian, and is modelled upon the magnificent Cathedral of Exeter. A must to visit when in Ottery St Mary. 

Ottery St Mary is also the birthplace of our very own famous son, poet and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge born in Ottery St Mary 21st October 1772.

Do give us a call on 01404813964 or send a e-mail to info@otterytourism.org.uk we are here to help you plan your holiday to Ottery St Mary, superb accommodation, brilliant area for walking, 

along the river otter, also we are situated in the very heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty. our town has a great selection of independant shops, and we are famous for the world famous Tar Barrels.   Just come and discover Ottery St Mary a warm welcome awaits you.

The Parish Church

Cadhay Gardens