Honiton FAQs

Q: What is Honiton known for?

Honiton is a lively market town most famous for its lace and pottery and being regarded as the antique capital of the south west. Queen Victoria's wedding dress was made using Honiton Lace, you can find out more about lace making in Honiton by visiting Allhallows Museum in the town. Honiton lace making

Honiton is a fascinating market town in East Devon.
Honiton's history goes back as far as the Iron Age, but much of the modern layout is from around 1200, sadly a series of fires destroyed much of the town's medieval history, but its tradition of lace making and pottery continued and to this day, it is famous for lace and antiques.

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Is Honiton good for shopping?

Honiton has always been known for its antiques, lace making and pottery and is a great place for antiques shopping, with a huge number of well established antique shops. It also has a traditional, market town style high street with a mix of independent and high street stores.

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Does Honiton have a beach?

Honiton doesn't have its own beach, however you are close to the Jurassic Coast and have a host of nearby beaches to explore, including:

Branscombe Beach
Seaton Beach
Sidmouth Beach
Jacob's Ladder Beach
Beer Beach
Budleigh Salterton Beach

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What is Honiton known for?

Honiton is a lively market town most famous for its lace and pottery and being regarded as the antique capital of the south west.
Queen Victoria's wedding dress was made using Honiton Lace, you can find out more about lace making in Honiton by visiting Allhallows Museum in the town.

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When it Honiton market day?

Honiton boasts a High Street Market three days per week, mainly independent retailers. Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.

Find details of market days and other events here

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What is Charter Day in Honiton?

Honiton Charter Day is a fun family event celebrating the granting of the Royal Charter to Honiton. The Royal charter for a weekly market was first granted in 1257, and the event has been celebrated in the town annually since 2007.

Learn more about Charter Day here.

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Great local walks for the winter season

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Honiton is a haven for those who love a walking holiday. Not only do you have the Jurassic Coast a stone’s throw away with its array of coastal walks, but there are also the Blackdown Hills and the Pebblebed Heaths on the doorstep, as well as a host of other wonderful routes, perfect for a winter…

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Where to see the changing seasons near Honiton

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If you are a fan of autumn, there are plenty of places to see the season take hold in and around Honiton. With a host of nature reserves, woodlands and places like the East Devon Way, the Pebblebed Heath, the Blackdown Hills and nearby places to join the South West Coast Path, there is no shortage…

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Have you heard of the Honiton Hippo?

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It wasn’t just dinosaurs roaming around East Devon thousands of years ago – all manner of interesting creatures that no longer live in Britain called the Jurassic Coast and its surrounding areas home – including hippos! Yes, you read that right, hippos once lived in Britain. They lived in various…

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Plan a day out at Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve

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Visiting Honiton over the summer months? The town is known as the gateway to the west and is a great spot for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in nature. While you’re here, plan a day out exploring Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve – it’s only a mile from the town centre and is perfect for walks…

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Get active with the whole family this summer

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If you’re looking for a summer destination where the whole family can get active and enjoy the great outdoors, why not head to Honiton? Known as the gateway to East Devon, Honiton is a convenient location for exploring the Blackdown Hills and the East Devon National Landscapes, which makes it a…

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Popular dog walking routes in Honiton

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Surrounded by rolling countryside as far as the eye can see, Honiton is the perfect destination for walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you’re looking for a gentle stroll or something more challenging. It is also a great place for dog walking, so if you’re staying nearby and are looking for…

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