Understand
[edit]Honiton is a historic market town in East Devon. From the end of the 16th century it became a major centre for lace-making.
- Honiton local information website
Get in
[edit]By rail
[edit]- 1 Honiton station. On the route from London Waterloo to Exeter.
By bus
[edit]Honiton is served by National Express service 315 Plymouth to Bournemouth, and by services 4 and 4B from Exeter, operated by Devon General.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities.
Do
[edit]Events
[edit]- Honiton Agricultural Show. Held each year on the first Thursday of August.
Buy
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 The Pig at Combe, Gittisham EX14 3AD, ☏ +44 1404 540400. Splendid hotel in Tudorbethan mansion in extensive gardens. Great comfort, service and dining; it's part of The Pig enterprise that has farrowed half a dozen excellent West Country hotels. No dogs. B&B double £170.
- Hartridge Springs, Hartridge Springs, Whippens Cottage, Upottery, ☏ +44 7789527097. Luxury glamping in East Devon with spa facilities. Dog-friendly. Facilities include hydrotherapy showers, a sauna, 16 acres of private woodland.
Connect
[edit]As of Sep 2023, Honiton and its approach roads have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, and 5G from Three.