Historic pubs · South West England
Lighter Inn
In or near Kenton.
Lighter Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 0.5 km
About
Lighter Inn is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom, dating from 1601. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lighter Inn is a pub located in the Exe Estuary area of Devon, South-West England. Established in 1601, it offers a historic setting for visitors. The pub is situated within a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR-listed Exe Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a scenic location.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6814, -3.4648
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1601
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26397958 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lighter Inn?
- Lighter Inn is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0HZ), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Lighter Inn?
- Lighter Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lighter Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0HZ.
- When was Lighter Inn built?
- Built or established in 1601.
- Is Lighter Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Lighter Inn is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Lighter Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0HZ.