Cridford Inn

Community Rallies to Support their Local

When Paul and Ness Moir purchased The Cridford Inn in 2018 they knew that the thatched roof was past its best and at some point, in the not-too-distant future, would need some attention and they would need to find the funds to cover the cost.

What they didn’t realise at the time was the amount of help and support they would receive from the Trusham village, the wider local community...

Cridfest is Back!

Cridfest, the all-day music event, is returning to The Cridford Inn on Saturday August 26th.

Recognised to be the oldest pub in Devon and possibly the oldest in England, The Cridford Inn provides a truly unique venue for the event which starts at 12pm and will go on until late in the evening.

There will be live music throughout the day plus crafty stalls, a photo booth,...

Is The Mystery Now Solved?

For some time, The Cridford Inn has been recognised to be the oldest pub in Devon and possibly the oldest in England.

The building, in the Devon village of Trusham, dates back to 825 AD and is known to have been remodelled in the 1300’s. Much of the building’s history has been traced back and there is a comprehensive summary of the owners and use of the building since that time on...