Crediton is a Town in the county of Devon.
Crediton in Devon is a market town with a long and interesting history. The town is best known for its attractive medieval churches, including the magnificent St Mary’s Church, which has been described as one of the finest parish churches in Devon. Crediton is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the remains of a Norman castle and a 15th-century manor house.
In recent years, Crediton has become increasingly popular as a tourist destination, due to its beautiful countryside setting and its proximity to the city of Exeter. There are a number of good hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation options in the town, making it an ideal base for exploring Devon.
Crediton postcode: EX17 2
There are great places to visit near Crediton including some great cities, historic buildings, villages, canals, rivers and streams, beaches, geological features, sssis, hiking areas, nature reserves, towns, parks, airports, castles and ruins.
Exeter is one of Crediton's best, nearby cities to visit in Crediton.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Crediton area like Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove are great places to visit near Crediton if you like villages.
There are a several good canals in the Crediton area like Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
There are a several good rivers and streams in the area around Crediton like East Lyn River.
There are a several good beaches in the Crediton area like Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
Don't miss Valley of Rocks's geological features if visiting the area around Crediton.
The area close to Crediton boasts some of the best sssis including Dartmoor.
There are a several good hiking areas in the area around Crediton like Dartmoor.
The area around Crediton's best nature reserves can be found at Dartmoor.
Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton are great places to visit near Crediton if you like towns.
Bicton Park is one of Crediton's best, nearby parks to visit in Crediton.
The area close to Crediton boasts some of the best airports including Exeter Airport.
Places near Crediton feature a number of interesting castles including Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Berry Pomeroy Castle is a great place to visit close to Crediton if you like ruins.
Crediton History
There are some historic monuments around Crediton:
Places to see near Crediton
History of Crediton
The jury of the borough are mentioned in 1275, and Crediton returned two members to parliament during the reign of Edward I, in 1306-07, though it was never afterwards represented again. A borough seal dated 1469 is extant, but the corporation is not mentioned in the grant made by Edward VI of the church to twelve principal inhabitants. The borough and manor were granted by Elizabeth I to William Killigrew in 1595, but there is no indication of town organization then or in 1630, and in the 18th century Crediton was governed by commissioners.
