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Honiton and the craft that shaped Devon
Honiton’s name is closely associated with lace, a delicate handmade textile that once supported workshops, merchants and families across East Devon. The town’s…
A Guide To Honiton’s Campsites And Glamping Options
Honiton makes a practical base for an East Devon escape, especially for Australian visitors who want countryside, historic streets and access to the Jurassic…
Exploring Honiton’s Churchyards And Their History
Honiton’s churchyards offer a quieter way to understand this East Devon market town. Away from the high street, gravestones, lychgates, boundary walls and…
Honiton’s Independent Bookshops and Second-Hand Reads
Honiton rewards readers who treat the town centre as a browsing destination rather than a place to complete a list quickly. Its independent bookshops bring…
The best picnic spots in and around Honiton
Honiton makes an easy base for eating outdoors, with the River Otter close to the centre and countryside, villages and the Jurassic Coast within a short drive.…
A day trip from Honiton to Lyme Regis by bus
Lyme Regis is an excellent destination for a day out from Honiton, particularly when the journey continues by regional bus rather than car. The coastal…
Honiton’s annual flower and horticultural show
Honiton’s annual flower and horticultural show turns a summer weekend in East Devon into a celebration of colour, cultivation and community. Held in the town,…
Where to Enjoy Afternoon Tea in Honiton
Honiton offers a refreshingly straightforward tea break: a small East Devon town with independent cafés, traditional pubs, village inns and several kitchens…
Cycling routes starting from Honiton for all abilities
Honiton makes a rewarding base for a cycling holiday, with routes ranging from a gentle riverside loop to a demanding coastal climb. The town sits beside the…
Allhallows Museum: Honiton’s Lace and Local History
Allhallows Museum occupies a small but remarkable medieval building in the centre of Honiton, an East Devon market town known for lace, antiques and its…