Shops and Leisure Facilities
In Honiton there is a sports centre with swimming pool, and just outside the town centre there are shops such as Homebase, Argos and Tesco. Honiton has a good number of independent retailers including a bookshop,several garden centres /plant nurseries, fishing tackle shop, jeweller, clothing boutiques, cycle shop, butcher, delicatessen and a fishmonger. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, an outdoor market is held on the High Street. Honiton is also popular with antique hunters, boasting over 20 antique shops.
The local rugby team is Honiton Rugby Club. The club was founded in 1883. They are currently in the Devon and Cornwall league having been promoted during the 2009/10 season. It also has a very popular youth section.
The local football team is Honiton Town F.C. It also has an active youth football section.
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