Museums · South West England
Honiton
In or near Gittisham.
Honiton — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Honiton is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Allhallows Museum in Honiton showcases a rich collection of local heritage, including the world's largest collection of Honiton lace. Visitors can explore various exhibits, such as fossils, pottery, and historical artifacts, all housed in the oldest building in Honiton.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Honiton is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases the town's rich history and is particularly noted for its lace-making heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The town grew along the line of the Fosse Way, the ancient Roman road linking Exeter (Isca Dumnoniorum) to Lincoln (Lindum). Contrary to 19th-century theories, it is unlikely to have been known as a stopping-point by the Romans, who built a small fort for that purpose just to the west of the present town. Honiton's location is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Honetone, meaning Huna's tun or farmstead.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.8000, -3.1900
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Honiton
- Postcode
- EX14 1PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1404 44966
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 9.30am–4.30pm; Saturday mornings 9.30am–1pm; closed November to Christmas Eve except Tuesdays and Saturdays 10am–2pm
- Official site
- www.honitonmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Honiton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Honiton?
- Honiton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX14 1PG), in the parish of Honiton.
- What is Honiton?
- Honiton — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Honiton?
- The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX14 1PG.
- Is Honiton a protected site?
- Yes — Honiton is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB) and the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Honiton?
- The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX14 1PG.