Mid Devon

Mid Devon is a local government district in Devon, encompassing the towns of Tiverton, Cullompton, and Crediton along with numerous villages within the rolling countryside of the Devon redlands and the Exe Valley. This predominantly rural district features beautiful river valleys, historic market towns, and the eastern fringe of Dartmoor. The climate is mild with moderate rainfall, typical of inland Devon, with the Exe Valley creating sheltered conditions. Culturally, Mid Devon maintains strong identity with Tiverton's historic market town character (its castle, its famous school (Blundell's), and its connections to the Heathcoat lace factory (still producing lace)), Crediton's cathedral town heritage (birthplace of St Boniface, with its magnificent collegiate church), and Cullompton's historic town centre with its medieval church and its connections to the wool trade. The area preserves important heritage including Knightshayes Court (Victorian Gothic country house, National Trust, with gardens), Tiverton Castle (medieval castle with later additions), and the Grand Western Canal (which runs through the district offering walking and horse-drawn barge trips). The Exe Valley offers beautiful walking and cycling while the surrounding countryside features the characteristic Devon red soil and patchwork fields. The district's villages feature traditional Devon character with cob and thatch cottages while the market towns maintain their historic cores. Mid Devon's agricultural shows and traditions maintain strong rural character while its position between Exeter and Taunton provides access to urban amenities. The district's countryside is celebrated for its beauty and tranquility, with many designated conservation areas protecting its character. Boundary GIS data for Mid Devon District Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, supporting the preservation of historic market towns and villages, managing the Grand Western Canal, and protecting the distinctive Devon landscape of red soils and rolling hills.