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Honiton bed and breakfasts with local charm
Honiton rewards travellers who slow down enough to notice its cobbled lanes, independent shops and long lace-making tradition. This guide to Honiton’s bed and…
Honiton’s connection to the East Devon Way long-distance path
Honiton is more than a stop between Exeter and the Jurassic Coast. The East Devon Way, a National Trail of about 31 miles (50 km), reaches the town before…
The best dog-friendly walks around Honiton
Honiton makes an ideal base for walking with a dog in East Devon. Within a short drive are the River Otter, ancient Blackdown Hills woodland, quiet lanes…
Honiton’s railway station and the line that shaped the town
Honiton’s railway station marks the moment a busy East Devon market town acquired a direct link with the national network. The branch arrived in 1876, and the…
A Guide to Honiton’s Self-Catering Cottages and Holiday Lets
Honiton is a practical and characterful base for exploring East Devon. Known for its antique shops, lace-making heritage and lively market-town atmosphere, it…
Exploring the Blackdown Hills from Honiton
Honiton makes a practical base for exploring the Blackdown Hills because the market town sits beside the River Otter, close to the southern edge of the upland…
Honiton's Christmas market: dates and highlights
Honiton’s annual Christmas market brings the town centre to life with locally made gifts, seasonal food, music and family activities just before the festive…
Where to find the best fish and chips in Honiton
Honiton’s compact town centre makes the search for a good fried-fish supper refreshingly simple. The strongest starting point is Honiton Fish Bar, where the…
A walking tour of Honiton's historic High Street
Honiton is best understood at pavement speed. Its historic High Street gathers medieval timber framing, Georgian shopfronts, lace workshops, specialist…
Spend a long weekend in Honiton and the East Devon coast
A visit to Honiton works best when it becomes a base rather than a brief stop. The town pairs a compact centre of independent shops, lace heritage and cafés…