Bampton

The historic town of Bampton is situated to the north of Tiverton, off the A396 on the southern fringes of the Exmoor national park in the deep valley of the river Batherm. The town's origins date back to that of the Saxons (700AD) with many indications of their presence including local place names and ground works. Bampton's centre has been declared a conservation area to preserve the many listed buildings, some dating back to the early 17th century. Bampton takes its floral displays very seriously having won Britain in Bloom on a number of occasions.