Allhallows Museum
Allhallows Museum in Honiton is a warm and characterful museum dedicated to the town’s long association with lace‑making, craftsmanship and local life. Set inside one of the oldest surviving church buildings in Devon—parts of it date to the 13th century—it offers an atmospheric backdrop for a collection that is both beautiful and deeply rooted in community history. The museum’s greatest treasure is its internationally admired Honiton lace collection. Delicate motifs, intricate patterns and fine bridal pieces showcase the skill that made Honiton lace famous across Europe. Visitors can see antique lace pillows, bobbins and tools, along with demonstrations that reveal how painstaking the craft truly is. Beyond lace, the museum explores Honiton’s broader heritage. Displays include archaeological finds, Victorian domestic objects, local trades and a charming assortment of toys, photographs and everyday items donated by residents. The building itself adds interest: medieval stonework, timber beams and the old schoolroom layout create a sense of stepping back in time.
Honiton United Kingdom
Allhallows Museum sits right in the centre of Honiton on the High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PG. You’ll find it next to St Paul’s Church, in the town’s oldest building, which once served as a chapel and later a school. A few steps take you into the bustling High Street with its shops and cafés, while the church itself makes an easy companion visit. The surrounding area sits on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, so once you’ve looked around the museum’s lace and local history collections you can head out for gentle walks in the nearby countryside. Everything is close enough that you can wander from the museum to the church, the town streets or a quiet path into the hills without any hurry, taking in the market-town feel and the long tradition of lace-making that still defines the place.