Tiverton Tourist Information Service

05/09/2026

Had a sort of magical walk around Wellington Monument a couple of weeks ago. It's always a lovely place to walk, and you can also book to go up inside the monument on certain days for stunning views of the Blackdown Hills, sometimes with walk in spots available (we had the dog so didn't)... but the light through the trees in the woods under the monument was particularly special and the already fallen leaves were making it look oddly autumnal.

I may or may not have taking approximately a million photos of exactly the same scene, just in case!

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03/09/2026

This looks like fun! Saturday 5th September, Moorhayes Community Centre

This weekend! See you at Tiverton Garden Club 𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝐹𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑤!

01/09/2026

Another little Bampton wander, not following any particular route, just around the town. I like the churchyard, where you can spot Swifts if you're lucky, and down by the River Batherm, where it runs under Brook Street.

31/08/2026

Tickets on sale now!! This looks like it's going to be so much fun!
Get them online, or book with us and skip the booking fee!

30/08/2026

Firebeacon Lane circular at the beginning of August (I've been doing too much walking and not enough posting clearly!).

We parked up in Moorhayes, but you could start a walk at a different point, and took the road towards Chettiscombe, before turning up into the Impey Woods.
In Knightshayes, which is running it's Summer of Play until 6th September, take the road that leads up to the left of the walled kitchen garden, and then just keep going up!

This takes you up through woodland, where we were lucky enough to see a stag! We think a young one, who watched us cautiously from a distance for a while, before disappearing back into the woods. Turn left onto Firebeacon Lane, where there are wind beaten trees, and views across the countryside (all looking very brown at the moment).

The footpath then leads you through a farm (keep to the path and keep dogs on lead to protect livestock), where there were some very curious sheep watching us, eventually joining Hayne Lane, where you skirt the Knightshayes Estate, down to Bolham Lane.

From Bolham, we turned back up towards Knightshayes, heading past the entrance, and back over the Link road to Moorhayes.

A nice 5 mile circular. Some steep sections, and the footpath through the farm is off road.

29/08/2026

Don't be cross... but we sneaked across the border into Somerset recently. I know, sorry, but we are very close to the border, so it's tricky not to!

And when it involves Rumwell Farm Shop and their magnificent doughnuts, surely we can be forgiven?!
The farm shop itself is great, fresh produce, bakery, deli, as well as all sorts of gifts and treats.
But the doughnuts are a particular treat! Some excellent permanent fixtures, and then their doughnut of the month (August's is Rocky Road, but you'll have to be quick!).
The restaurant is also lovely, and I can personally attest to the tastiness of their carvery, and their Afternoon Tea (not on the same day obviously).
Worth a trip out of the county!

28/08/2026

Ok, let's talk buses. I know they're causing a fair bit of stress at the moment to local people who rely on public transport and are seeing the town services they use regularly being disrupted and shuffled around.

So I'm going to try my best to break down the most significant changes for you, with the help of one of our brilliant volunteers who explained it to me, and the DevonBus website (link at the bottom of the post). This will be a long one so bear with me!

55: Exeter – Tiverton (Stagecoach)
Will now extend to Cowley Moor, operating a loop around Lea Road, Beech Road, Cowley Moor Road, and Pinnex Moor Road, replacing services 348 and 349.

Dartline 343 - Tiverton Town Service (Dartline)
This service has had significant changes.
Will no longer serve Pinnex Moor Road or Lea Road (see the new 55 route which picks up part of this).
Will operate a loop around Cowleymoor, replacing part of the 348/ 349 route.

Dartline 348/349 - This service will no longer run. Have a look at the new 55 and 343 routes for alternatives that will serve your part of town.

Dartline 352/353 Tidcombe Circular - The timetable remains much the same, but will now be operated by Redwoods Travel. Check the full timetable for minor changes.

If you can check the DevonBus website, you'll find these updates listed (along with all other service updates) as well as really useful maps showing the full new routes, and the new timetables, which can be downloaded.
https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/latest-news-service-updates/

Devon County Council will be printing their useful Bus Times books, but not until September this year, so that they can include all these changes. As soon as we have them in I update you.

In the meantime, if you would like to pick up printed copies of the new timetables or talk to an actual human about the changes, please do pop in and see us here, where we have photocopies available, and our volunteers have been briefed on the changes.

Timetables are free but donations are always appreciated to cover costs. Please remember that, while we understand some of the changes may be frustrating, our volunteers are just trying to help.

27/08/2026

Did you spot our lovely little town on Escape to the Country?

27/08/2026

Love this fascinating history of the Grand Western Canal!

27/08/2026

Good news, an extra show added for James Phelan!

The evening performance of world-class magician James Phelan on 10th October is almost sold out, so Tiverton Community Arts Theatre have added an afternoon show at 2.30pm for those who haven't got their tickets yet!

Jaw-dropping illusions, comedy, storytelling, and moments you genuinely won't see coming. If you've been on the fence, this is your sign.

A handful of tickets are left for the 7.30pm evening show, but tickets are now available for the new 2.30pm afternoon performance. Meet and greet options available too!

Book through the TIC at Tiverton Museum, no booking fees. Age 12+.