How to get here

South Molton is off the main North Devon Link Road, A361, or take the old road from Tiverton (signposted Witheridge) or Barnstaple through Landkey.

Nearest Railway Station: Barnstaple

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South Molton, a market town, market day is Thursday.

South Molton is a small town, with some interesting buildings, the town was once a thriving wool town until the mid 19th century.

It was a coach stop on the way to Barnstaple and near the copper and iron mines of the nearby village of North Molton.

Small shopping centre with lots of pubs, antique shops and art galleries. Busy on market day, the large car park shows how busy it gets on market day. Bypassed now by the North Devon Link Road.

Small museum behind the 18th century Guildhall has local exhibits and holds exhibitions. Worth a quick stroll round.

What to see - South Molton Tourist Attractions

  Museums

South Molton Museum Guildhall, The Square, South Molton EX36 3AB
Local museum with exhibits on the history of South Molton and the area.   South Molton Museum information

  Farms & Produce

Quince Honey Farm North Road, South Molton EX36 3AZ
Learn all about honey. Watch the bees and maybe try the Honey Ice Cream.   Quince Honey Farm information

Gables Tea Rooms & Bed and Breakfast
On the Bridge Umberleigh EX37 9AB
Tel: 01769 560461 Email: gablestearooms@tiscali.co.uk
Famous tea rooms on the bridge Umberleigh, under new owners and just re-opened. With 100 year old grape vine in tea lounge. Fine country views from the Tea garden.

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Where to stay in South Molton

Call our Hotel Telephone Reservations Line: 0870 4786316

Hotels

The George Hotel 1, Broad Street South Molton EX36 3AB MAP
This 18th-century hotel is set in the centre of South Molton. It mixes original character with modern comforts and has log fires, free Wi-Fi, free parking and en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs. The George Hotel's historic exterior hides modern interior...
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Around The South Molton Area

Shop in the town or Barnstaple, there are a few villages and pubs if you travel to Tiverton through Witheridge, or try a quick visit to the village of North Molton.

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Chulmleigh (7.40 miles) Simonsbath (9.18 miles) Barnstaple (10.36 miles) Exford (11.69 miles) Winkleigh (12.12 miles) Parracombe (12.16 miles) Dulverton (12.47 miles) Great Torrington (14.15 miles) Lynton (14.32 miles) Lynmouth (14.73 miles) Combe Martin (15.11 miles)