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.
The area around Crediton features a number of interesting historic buildings including Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
Villages to visit near Crediton include Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove.
The area around Crediton boasts some of the best canals including Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
There are a number of rivers and streams near to Crediton including East Lyn River.
Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove are some of Crediton best beaches to visit near Crediton.
The area around Crediton's best geological features can be found at Valley of Rocks.
The area close to Crediton boasts some of the best sssis including Dartmoor.
Dartmoor is one of Crediton's best, nearby hiking areas to visit in Crediton.
Places near Crediton feature a number of interesting nature reserves including Dartmoor.
The area around Crediton features a number of interesting towns including Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.
The area close to Crediton boasts some of the best parks including Bicton Park.
Crediton is near some unmissable airports like Exeter Airport,
Castles to visit near Crediton include Berry Pomeroy Castle.
The area around Crediton's best ruins can be found at Berry Pomeroy Castle.
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.
