Tiverton

A bustling, historical market town in the heart of Mid Devon, Tiverton has a wide range of attractions to interest the visitor.

The castle was occupied by the Earls of Devon up to the 16th Century and the restored canal with a horse drawn passenger service follows a glorious route through unspoilt countryside.

The town itself has a lively market with a farmers market the third Wednesday of every month as well as a number of shops, tearooms and restaurants. A church trail exploring many of the outstanding churches in the area, as well as a local town trail, are available, enabling you to discover the hidden historic and architectural gems of the town and offering a fascinating insight into their history. The recently restored historic pannier market holds regular events including antiques and farmers markets.

Canal walks and horse-drawn boat cruises take place on the Grand Western Canal with an amazing 24 bridges along its 11-mile stretch!

Take a trip to Tiverton Castle, built in 1106 by Richard de Redvars on the orders of Henry I.

Bickleigh Mill, a short drive from Tiverton, is one of Devon's largest rural shopping centres. Housed within a historic working water mill, there is a wide range of gifts on sale and a restaurant serving delicious local food.
Situated north of Tiverton is Knightshayes Court. This attractive Victorian mansion is a rare survival of the work of William Burges, flamboyant architect of the late 19th century.

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