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Old Blundells

4 Blundells Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DB

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Book on day
  • | Site opening

Open only for Heritage Open Days. Immerse yourself in over 400 years of history at one of the oldest free Grammar Schools in the Country

Completed in 1604, This Grade 1 listed building was founded at the bequest of Peter Blundell. This wealthy individual's philanthropy filled a vacuum in education after the Dissolution and Reformation.

Take part in a tour of a building that has had a fundamental association with Tiverton's history over four centuries. Hear stories ranging from the famous ex-students, to the role the building played as Fairfax's HQ in the siege of Tiverton Castle.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
1000-1530

Location & directions

4 Blundells Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DB

Directions:
There is no parking at Old Blundells. We encourage visitors to drive/get the bus or train into Tiverton and make their way to Old Blundells on foot.
Contact on day:
Jamie Jones
Telephone number:
+447483180111

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Book on day
Booking conditions:
Sign up for tours on arrival. Tours run 1000 to 1530
Booking contact name:
Jamie Jones
Booking telephone number:
+447483180111
Booking email:
[email protected]

Accessibility details

There is a step in to the ground floor of the building. There are staircases and narrow corridors on the visitor route.

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