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Heritage Open Days: Old Blundells

Heritage Open Days: Old Blundells

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Old Blundells is a Heritage Open Days event at Knightshayes in Exeter. The Grade 1 listed building was completed in 1604 and founded by Peter Blundell. This event is free.

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.

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Heritage Open Days: Old Blundells takes place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 11:00.

Heritage Open Days: Old Blundells is held at Knightshayes in Exeter (Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon).

Entry to Heritage Open Days: Old Blundells is free.

Tickets for Heritage Open Days: Old Blundells can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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