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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Walking in East Devon
An afternoon walk along the East Devon Way at Musbury. Part of a thirty-eight mile long distance footpath in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hills border the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.
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Haslingden 2017
Starting point was at The Holden Arms car park on Holcombe Road, then followed track just off the left side of the car park down to Holden Wood Reservoir. Half way accross Holden Wood Reservoir, took path to the left accross farmers field (public footpath) made a right at the farm house towards Ogden Reservoir. Once at Ogden Reservoir, headed left up Musbury Heights, along Musbury Heights and headed back down towards Calf Hey Reservoir. Overhall it was just over a 5 mile walk, music is Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol.
South Wales Holiday Cottage - Swansea Valley | Ty Mawr Tlws
Superbly located South Wales holiday cottage in tranquil countryside, within the small, picturesque hamlet of Cilybebyll in the Swansea Valley. Only 15 mins from the M4, with a shop 3/4 of a mile away and country pubs serving food and more shops including a supermarket all within 3 miles. Pontardawe (3 miles) has a variety of food outlets and takeaways, banks, and an Arts Centre.
Ty Mawr Tlws holiday cottage, Swansea Valley is just 9 miles from the Liberty Stadium in Swansea itself (home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football club) making a superb base for travelling supporters and for all other stadium events. The Wales Rally GB also regularly passes through this area. There are many all weather attractions in the area including the Swimming Centre in Swansea with its 50 meter pool, slides and water rides, Dynamic Rock indoor climbing centre, Mega Bowl, Margam Country Park and the Waterfront Museum.
There is plenty to do and see in this part of the world. This South Wales holiday cottage is only a short drive from the beautiful beaches of the Gower in Swansea and the breathtaking scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park including Waterfall Country. The wonderful and varied landscape of the Gower Peninsula (Welsh: Penrhyn Gwyr) was the first place in Britain to be designated as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' (AONB) by the Countryside Agency on behalf of the UK government, and is one of only five within Wales. 2006 saw the Gower Peninsula celebrating its 50th year as an AONB, an accolade that has truly stood the test of time.
Devon Willows Holiday Cottages
Devon Willows Holiday Cottages is a family run business. We pride ourselves on a high standard of accommodation. All our cottages are light and airy and are situated at picturesque locations within the Axe Valley. Close to the celebrity T V chef Hugh Fearnley - Whittingstall's River Cottage stores, Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast. Situated on the Devon, Dorset and Somerset boarders, the cottages provide the perfect base from which to explore the three counties. Devon with it's rolling hills and moorlands. Dorset with its world heritage coastline. Somerset, famous for its picturesque villages and bustling market towns. There is so much to see and do, including course fishing, country walks, golf, fishing boat hire and a modern swimming pool and sports complex nearby. Other local attractions include Cricket St Thomas Wild Life Park, Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama, Axe Valley Bird and Animal Park, Seaton Tramway, Escot Park, Shute Barton House and Forde Abbey to name but a few and all within easy reach. And a cosy cottage awaits your return. We accept all major credit cards.