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Tiverton
Spend a half‑day in Tiverton for its historic sites; add a night if you want a relaxed stay at a local hotel.
Tiverton is a small market town in East Devon with a compact historic centre, a few manor houses and a Victorian mill. Most attractions fit into a morning‑to‑afternoon visit, but a night in a boutique hotel lets you explore the surrounding countryside at a leisurely pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (colder, shorter daylight)
- Airport
- EXT
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tiverton999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tiverton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyTiverton is generally safe; typical UK town risks are traffic on main roads and occasional petty theft in busy areas – keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 / 112 emergency (police, fire, ambulance) · 101 police non‑urgent · 111 NHS non‑urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckEXT Exeter Airport (distance and transfer time check).
- Getting aroundCar is easiest; Tiverton is near the M5.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))£12–£18 (≈ US$16–25)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (town)£2.50 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EXT Exeter Airport (distance and transfer time check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tiverton: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is easiest; Tiverton is near the M5. Tiverton Parkway station is 9 mi east, reachable by a short bus or taxi ride. Town centre is walkable.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Knightshayes Court
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Car or bus 3 mi north; 10‑min drive
National Trust house with gardens; entry price check.
Coldharbour Mill
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Car 8 km (5 mi) east via A30; 15‑min driveCar 5 mi (8 km) east via A30; 15‑min drive
Victorian woollen mill; check opening days for live machinery.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Hartnoll Hotel
Boutique hotel in Bolham, outside the town centre; good for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- £80–£130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- £130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £95 | £95 |
| Car rental (compact, 1 day)1 × £30 · check | £30 |
| National Trust entry (Knightshayes)1 × £12 · adult price, check | £12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £25 |
| Trip total≈ £272 per person per day, bed included | £272≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Pub meal (main + drink) | £12–£20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Coffee | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (5 km) | £12–£18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Bus ticket (town) | £2.50 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tiverton Parkway is outside the town – allow for onward transport and check options.
- Coldharbour Mill opens Apr‑Oct; check the website for days when the machinery runs.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 999 / 112
- Police non‑urgent
- 101
- NHS non‑urgent
- 111
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Emergency
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)999 / 112
- Police non‑urgent101
- NHS non‑urgent111
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Bristol (check address); UK visas are handled centrally – see /united-kingdom/visa-requirements.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tiverton Parkway → Tiverton town (taxi): ≈ £15–£20, 15 min (check)
- Car hire (compact, daily): ≈ £30 per day
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tiverton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (colder, shorter daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental option for flexible countryside visits.
- Link to nearby Exmouth and Sidmouth for coastal day trips.
Sources
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