The EX14 postcode lies within or contains part of a number of towns and localities in the county of Devon, England. The regions that fall under the postcode EX14 are located northeast of Exeter and are centred roughly on a town called Honiton. The town itself (Honiton) is 17 miles northeast of Exeter. The EX14 area is quite rural, with only 1 person per square kilometre. Local attention naturally falls on Honiton, once an important stopping point between Exeter and Lincoln and still a favourite town to stop by, on that route today.
Back in the 17th century, Honiton was famous for its pottery and lace. Before the industrial revolution, lace making was a labour intensive craft that required much time and skill. These were two virtues that thousand of women, (especially Flemish immigrants) had, and their work made this little town famous. So much so, in fact, that Queen Victoria had her wedding gown made of Honiton lace. You won’t find women weaving fine crafts in the sunlight today, but beautiful lace can still be found in the town’s Allhallow’s Museum, as well as in many specialised antique shops. The pottery of this locale dates back to 1881 and the most popular designs are Jacobean. These too can be found in the many curious little shops that are scattered around the streets of this town.
After decades of being in the spotlight for its prized crafts, Honiton was ravaged by a fire in the mid 18th century and most of its edifices were destroyed. The rebuilding program saw to the creation of Georgian houses, so between the old and new, the town is architecturally rich.
Three outstanding buildings in EX14 that you must visit though are the 13th century chapel (the oldest building in Honiton), the 17th century Marwood House and Hembury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. If relics of the past aren’t your cup of tea, you can always resort to the greenery. This district has miles of unspoiled countryside and plenty of trails that criss-cross within it, to whet the appetite of any rambler.
The best time to visit Honiton is during one of its annual attractions, and most of these take place in the summer, when the weather simply screams for everyone to be outdoors.
The Agricultural Show is a one-day event where famers and exhibitors get to parade their finest horse, sheep, goats and cattle; even though the animals aren’t there to be petted, the event is popular with children. The Honiton Festival (6th-20th May) is a gala for both local and international artists. Visual art displays as well as various musical exhibitions draw the masses in, but what attracts most people is the yearly carnival. The Honiton and district Carnival (October) drags in people from all over the postcode area of EX14 and beyond, to enjoy two weeks of undiluted fun, the zenith of which is the Grand Evening Carnival Procession. What’s more, it is all done in the name of charity.
Back in the 17th century, Honiton was famous for its pottery and lace. Before the industrial revolution, lace making was a labour intensive craft that required much time and skill. These were two virtues that thousand of women, (especially Flemish immigrants) had, and their work made this little town famous. So much so, in fact, that Queen Victoria had her wedding gown made of Honiton lace. You won’t find women weaving fine crafts in the sunlight today, but beautiful lace can still be found in the town’s Allhallow’s Museum, as well as in many specialised antique shops. The pottery of this locale dates back to 1881 and the most popular designs are Jacobean. These too can be found in the many curious little shops that are scattered around the streets of this town.
After decades of being in the spotlight for its prized crafts, Honiton was ravaged by a fire in the mid 18th century and most of its edifices were destroyed. The rebuilding program saw to the creation of Georgian houses, so between the old and new, the town is architecturally rich.
Three outstanding buildings in EX14 that you must visit though are the 13th century chapel (the oldest building in Honiton), the 17th century Marwood House and Hembury Castle, an Iron Age hill fort. If relics of the past aren’t your cup of tea, you can always resort to the greenery. This district has miles of unspoiled countryside and plenty of trails that criss-cross within it, to whet the appetite of any rambler.
The best time to visit Honiton is during one of its annual attractions, and most of these take place in the summer, when the weather simply screams for everyone to be outdoors.
The Agricultural Show is a one-day event where famers and exhibitors get to parade their finest horse, sheep, goats and cattle; even though the animals aren’t there to be petted, the event is popular with children. The Honiton Festival (6th-20th May) is a gala for both local and international artists. Visual art displays as well as various musical exhibitions draw the masses in, but what attracts most people is the yearly carnival. The Honiton and district Carnival (October) drags in people from all over the postcode area of EX14 and beyond, to enjoy two weeks of undiluted fun, the zenith of which is the Grand Evening Carnival Procession. What’s more, it is all done in the name of charity.