Confirmed · Inland Cornwall · Church
St Nonna's Church, Altarnun
Martin and Louisa's wedding church in Series 6 in Doc Martin. Church: open when unlocked; allow 20–40 minutes.
- On screen as
- Martin and Louisa's wedding church in Series 6
- Series and episodes
- Series 6 · Series 6, Episode 1
- Access
- Church: open when unlocked
- Time needed
- 20–40 minutes
- Where
- Altarnun, Cornwall
On screen
How St Nonna's Church, Altarnun appears
After years of false starts, Martin and Louisa marry at the start of Series 6, in Sickness and Health, and St Nonna's Church in Altarnun is the church used for the wedding. On screen it stands in for Portwenn's parish church, although it is about 25 miles inland from Port Isaac. Accounts differ over which church was used for the couple's earlier, abandoned wedding in Series 3, so this guide links St Nonna's only to the Series 6 ceremony.
The real place
What you can visit
St Nonna's is a large medieval parish church, often called the Cathedral of the Moor, in a pretty village of stone cottages beside a stream on the north-eastern edge of Bodmin Moor. It is a working church, so services, weddings and funerals come first. When it is open, look for the carved bench ends inside, which are among the best in Cornwall. The churchyard and the packhorse bridge by the lychgate can be enjoyed at any reasonable time.
Worship comes first. If a service, wedding or funeral is taking place, come back later, and dress and behave as you would in any church.
Visit Cornwall: Doc Martin locations ↗Altarnun is just north of the A30, about eight miles west of Launceston. It is easiest by car; park considerately in the village and keep the narrow lanes and church gate clear. Public transport is limited, so check current bus times before relying on it. The church paths are historic and may be uneven.
Common questions
Planning a responsible visit
Where did Martin and Louisa get married?
Their Series 6 wedding, in Sickness and Health, was filmed at St Nonna's Church in Altarnun, on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
Was the Series 3 wedding filmed here too?
Sources disagree. Some place the abandoned Series 3 wedding elsewhere, so this guide links St Nonna's only to the Series 6 wedding.
Is the church open to visitors?
It is often open in daylight, but it is a working parish church and opening depends on services and volunteers. Visit respectfully.
How far is Altarnun from Port Isaac?
About 25 miles by road, mostly via the A30 and the lanes across north Cornwall. Allow around 40 minutes by car.
Plan your visit
Build it into the day.
Pair it with Pencarrow House or a drive across Bodmin Moor, or break a journey along the A30 between Launceston and Port Isaac.
Booking.com links are paid links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Map
Days out including this place
Continue with a prepared day out
Nearby
