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.
Historic Buildings to visit near Crediton include Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove are some of Crediton best villages to visit near Crediton.
The area around Crediton boasts some of the best canals including Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
The area around Crediton's best rivers and streams can be found at East Lyn River.
Don't miss Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove's beaches if visiting the area around Crediton.
There are a several good geological features in the area around Crediton like Valley of Rocks.
The area around Crediton's best sssis can be found at Dartmoor.
Hiking Areas to visit near Crediton include Dartmoor.
Dartmoor is a great place to visit close to Crediton if you like nature reserves.
Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton are some of Crediton best towns to visit near Crediton.
Bicton Park is a great place to visit close to Crediton if you like parks.
Don't miss Exeter Airport's airports if visiting the area around Crediton.
There are a several good castles in the area around Crediton like Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Berry Pomeroy Castle is one of Crediton's best, nearby ruins to visit in Crediton.
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.
