About Honiton & the surrounding area
The historic town of Honiton is set in the heart of the beautiful East Devon countryside, surrounded by rich farmland and hills rising between the town and the East Devon coast. With a thriving business community and growing population, this busy market town is set on the main Exeter to London rail link and enjoys easy access to the M5 motorway at Exeter and Cullompton and the A30/303 heading east.
Renowned for its antiques and lace trade, Honiton is known worldwide for its auction houses, variety of independent and chain shops and a warm welcoming atmosphere to all, attracting many visitors each year. Secluded courtyards and Georgian buildings line the High Street, where local markets with a wide range of stalls take place each week.
Honiton provides the ideal base for exploring the stunning local countryside and is within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast of East Devon and the Blackdown Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.