Crediton
Things to do in Crediton, Devon
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Crediton is a working Devon town with a genuine range of places to stay, from the well-established Lamb Inn and Union Road Moto Velo Accommodation (both rated above 4.6) to smaller inns scattered through the centre. The Waie Inn serves as both accommodation and a local point of reference. These are proper town hotels and inns rather than holiday lets, which suggests Crediton draws people passing through or staying for business as much as leisure.
Waie 2 Play, rated 4.5, is the main draw for families with younger children. Beyond that, Crediton works best as a stopping point rather than a destination in itself—a place to base yourself while exploring the wider Devon countryside, or to spend an afternoon eating well while passing through. The town clearly sustains itself as a local centre rather than leaning on tourism.
Where to stay in Crediton(11)
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Combe Lancey Farmhouse B&B
Combe Lancey Lane, Crediton
Hillside Bed and Breakfast
Rose And Crown Hill, Crediton
Old Malt Scoop Inn
Lapford, Crediton
St Michaels House
St Michaels House, Crediton
The Lamb Inn
The Square, Crediton
The New Inn
Coleford, Crediton
The Ship Hotel
132 High Street, Crediton
The Waie Inn
Zeal Monochorum, Crediton
Things to Do in Crediton(1)
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Bill Douglas Centre - History of Cinema
⭐ 4.4
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
⭐ 4.6
St Nicholas Priory
⭐ 4.8
Exeter Sculpture Walk
⭐ 4.0
Exeters Underground Passages
⭐ 4.5
ODEON Exeter
⭐ 4.0
St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre
⭐ 4.2
Vue Exeter
⭐ 4.2
Where to Eat in Crediton(7)
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The eating scene is surprisingly strong for a town this size. Baobab Cafe and Divein Cafe both rate 4.8, while the Crediton Coffee Company sits at 4.6. The Kitchen Camper Coffee, though small in review numbers, has a perfect 5.0 rating. These places span casual coffee stops and proper cafes, giving the town a decent social centre around food and drink. Tesco Family Dining and CMC Eakers offer more straightforward options.
Attractions Near Crediton
All attractions in Crediton →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Crediton.
6 mi
Bill Douglas Centre - History of Cinema
Exeter · ⭐ 4.4
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Exeter · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
St Nicholas Priory
Exeter · ⭐ 4.8
Exeter Sculpture Walk
Exeter · ⭐ 4.0
7 mi
Exeters Underground Passages
Exeter · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
ODEON Exeter
Exeter · ⭐ 4.0
7 mi
St Sidwell's Point Leisure Centre
Exeter · ⭐ 4.2
7 mi
Vue Exeter
Exeter · ⭐ 4.2
Camping in Crediton
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Holly Water Holidays
⭐ 5.0
Little Harford
⭐ 5.0 · from £20/night
The Orchard Retreat
⭐ 5.0 · from £110/night
Springfield Retreat Lodge Park
⭐ 5.0
Rainbow Retreat
⭐ 4.4 · from £19/night
Orchard Lodge Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £22/night
Sunsets and Marshmallows
⭐ 5.0
Exeter View Stables
⭐ 4.7 · from £23/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Crediton
All cottages in Crediton →The Cider Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6
Briarwood Cottage
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,604
Briardene Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,272
Rose Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2
The Shed with a View
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £323
Horselake Farm Cottages
2 cottages
Horselake Farm Cottages
3 cottages · from £497
Sundance
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,636
Common questions about Crediton
Where can I stay in Crediton?
We list 11 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Crediton.
What is there to do in Crediton?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Crediton.
Where can I eat in Crediton?
We list 7 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Crediton.
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