Honiton

Understand

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

Getting there

By rail 1 Honiton station. On the route from London Waterloo to Exeter. (updated Sep 2019)

By bus Honiton is served by National Express service 315 Plymouth to Bournemouth, and by services 4 and 4B from Exeter, operated by Devon General.

See

Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities. (updated Sep 2019)

Do

Events Honiton Agricultural Show. Held each year on the first Thursday of August. (updated Sep 2019)

Sleep

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. (updated Jun 2020) 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. (updated May 2022)