Places to see in ( Seaton - UK )
Places to see in ( Seaton - UK )
Seaton is a small seaside town in East Devon on the south coast of England. It faces onto Lyme Bay, to the west of the mouth of the River Axe with red cliffs to one side and white cliffs on the other. Axmouth and Beer are nearby.
A sea wall provides access to the mostly shingle beach stretching for about a mile, and a small harbour. Seaton sits on the 96-mile (155 km) long Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site, more commonly known as the Jurassic Coast. From here it is possible to visit rock strata dating from three geological periods in a 185 million-year ‘geological walk through time’.
Seaton was an important port for several centuries, supplying ships and sailors for Edward I's wars against Scotland and France. In the 14th century heavy storms caused a landslip which partially blocked the estuary, and the shingle bank started to build up. In 1868 the arrival of the railway reduced the use of the harbour.
Seaton was served by a branch line, opened in 1886, from Seaton Junction on the Salisbury to Exeter main line. The railway was successful and considerably assisted in the development of Seaton as a holiday destination. Seaton and Beer became the two most popular holiday destinations in East Devon. Part of the trackbed has been used to construct the Seaton Tramway to Colyton, a tourist attraction.
In the 19th century Seaton developed as a holiday resort, which it remains to this day. Seaton lost its largest holiday camp at the beginning of 2009 when the site was purchased by Tesco who opened a major supermarket on the site in late 2011. However, Seaton still has many accommodation providers including guest houses, hotels, a camping site and a caravan park. The church on the edge of town was built in the 14th century, with a squat tower dating from the 15th century. Seaton is also notable for having one of the world's first concrete bridges, built over the River Axe in 1877, by the Seaton and Beer Railway company.
The Seaton Tramway takes visitors across country to Colyford and Colyton. It runs alongside the estuary giving views of the nature reserve on one side and the estuary wildlife on the other. At Beer, about two miles west of Seaton, is the Beer Heights Light Railway; along with numerous model railways this is part of Pecorama, a tourist attraction provided by the model railway manufacturer Peco. On 26 March 2016 the Seaton Jurassic visitor centre opened in the town which is a time travelling experience telling the story of the natural heritage of the Jurassic Coast past and present.
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Places to see in ( Axminster - UK )
Places to see in ( Axminster - UK )
Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England, some 28 miles from the county town of Exeter. The town of Axminster is built on a hill overlooking the River Axe which heads towards the English Channel at Axmouth, and is in the East Devon local government district.
Axminster gave its name to a type of carpet. An Axminster-type power loom is capable of weaving high quality carpets with many varying colours and patterns. While Axminster carpets are made in the town by Axminster Carpets Ltd, this type of carpet is now manufactured all over the world.
Axminster railway station was opened on 19 July 1860, with the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) offering direct services between Central Station in Exeter and Yeovil. The station building was designed by the LSWR's architect Sir William Tite in mock gothic style. In 1903, the branch line from Axminster to Lyme Regis was opened. This branch line was closed with the Beeching cuts, in the 1960s. One engine has been preserved on the Bluebell Line, in Sussex, while the station was dismantled and reconstructed at New Alresford, on the Watercress Line, in Hampshire. Axminster is the southern starting point of the Taunton Stop Line, a World War II defensive line consisting of pillboxes and anti-tank obstacles, which runs north to the Somerset coast near Highbridge.
The hamlet of Abbey Gate lies to the south of the town near the A35 and A358 intersection. Other villages within 5 miles (8.0 km) of Axminster include Chardstock, Colyford, Combpyne, Dalwood, Hawkchurch, Kilmington, Membury, Musbury, Raymond's Hill, Rousdon, Shute, Smallridge, Tytherleigh, Uplyme and Whitford.
Alot to see in ( Axminster - UK ) such as :
Axminster Museum
Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
East Devon Way
Forde Abbey
Jurassic Coast
Lambert's Castle
Loughwood Meeting House
Musbury Castle
Shute Barton
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Swallows Eaves Hotel: Places to Visit during Your Stay with Us
Swallows Eaves is a small and cosy hotel based close to the Devon/Dorset border in the pretty village of Colyford, just a stone's throw from the Jurassic Coast. This 2 1/2 minute video shows you some of our favourite places to visit which we hope will inspire ideas of where to go and things to do during your stay with us!
Things to do with kids in Seaton, Devon | AD Press Trip
Just when you think you know a place it can reveal even more to amaze and delight. This was our experience during our family holiday in Seaton, Devon. East Devon is an area we have stayed in a couple of times so we already know about its coastline’s special status as a World Heritage Site and its great family attractions. But I was surprised to find there was still so much for us to do.
This video captures some of our favourite activities in and around Seaton, Devon.
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Disclosure: we had our trip to Seaton arranged by Visit Seaton and were their guests during our stay.
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Hi there, I’m Claire – a mid-30s mummy to a busy primary schooler and smiley toddler, and wife to a Royal Navy Officer.
Tin Box Traveller is a UK family travel blog that I use to share our adventures and inspire others to explore new places. I’ve been a wanderer from the day dot. Some of my earliest memories are from living in Hong Kong while my dad was working there until I started school. Back in the UK my weekends and holidays as a pre-teen and teen were spent caravanning all over the UK. So it’s no surprise that exploring the great outdoors and new places are two of my biggest passions. Meet the rest of the team:
Holly Cottage, Seaton, Devon (Sleeps 4)
5* Gold Visit England Holiday Cottage
Sleeps 4 + Cot - 2 bedrooms Saturday changeover Regret no pets
Stunning cottage situated at the edge of the small coastal town of Seaton. An excellent elevated position, semi rural with panoramic uninterrupted views of Lyme Bay and beautiful countryside of the Axe River Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Approached by a private driveway and set near the owners' home with acres of natural ground, on which guests are welcome to stroll and onto Woodland Trust land with superb walks of interest, in the Holyford Wood Local Nature Reserve.
Easy access to nearby numerous coastal resorts with beaches at Lyme Regis, Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth and locally the spectacular mile long beach at Seaton. 3 minutes drive to the village of Colyford with 2 local inns, P.O./Stores and Butchers, further onto market town of Axminster, boasting 2 popular and well known farm shops and restaurants including the River Cottage Canteen and Deli. A 10 minutes drive to Park Farm River Cottage HQ, where cookery courses and evening events - Fridays and Saturdays four course set menu, are held.
Cathedral city of Exeter with the Princesshay shopping centre, 20 miles away. Golfers well catered for with 4 nearby courses. Tennis courts at Seaton and Colyton.
A gem of a holiday cottage.
Seaton - Devon
Footage of the seaside town of Seaton in Devon, England, during the Autumn 2018.
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WALKING BESIDE THE RIVER COLY IN SOUTH EAST DEVON.
A local walk well known by local people and their dogs! The tram ride to Colyton will feature in my next upload.
Seaton Beach by air
My first drone video i have edited.
A Beautiful Sunday afternoon at Seaton Beach by air.
The Granary - Four Star Self Catering Holiday Cottage in Devon - Sleeps 10
With 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms with Stunning Views, this has to be a must visit for people wanting a special break away from the hum-drum of life ! Wooden beams, free wireless internet, log fires, underfloor heating, fully fitted kitchen, 4 Poster etc. Centrally placed for a lot of attractions - the beach is only 2 miles away between the resorts of Sidmouth and Lyme Regis on the World Famous Jurassic Coastline in South East Devon. Come and Play !
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Car 9 Tram On The Seaton Tramway, Seaton, Devon, 24 August 2016
Built in 2002-7 at Bolton and Seaton. Hybrid design based on elements of the old Plymouth and Blackburn trams. The low floor centres are easy access