Museums · South West England
Axminster
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Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England. It is 28 miles (45 km) from the county town of Exeter. The town is built on a hill overlooking the
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Axminster Museum, the nearest railway station is Axminster, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for the museum is EX13 5AQ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England. It is 28 miles (45 km) from the county town of Exeter. The town 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. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 5,626, increasing to 5,761 at the 2011 census. The town contains two electoral wards (town and rural) whose combined population is 7,110. The market is still held every Thursday. 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 as well.
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Official information
Axminster Heritage Centre is a museum dedicated to the history of Axminster, showcasing its famous carpet-making heritage and local crafts. Visitors can explore interactive displays, temporary exhibitions, and participate in community events and activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Axe SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England. It is 28 miles (45 km) from the county town of Exeter. The town 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. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 5,626, increasing to 5,761 at the 2011 census. The town contains two electoral wards (town and rural) whose combined population is 7,110. The market is still held every Thursday. 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 as well.
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Background
History
The town dates back to the Celtic times of around 300 BC. It lies on two major Roman roads: the Fosse Way from Lincoln to Seaton, and the Dorchester to Exeter road. There was a Roman fort on the crossroads at Woodbury Farm, just south of the present town. Axminster appears on the Peutinger Map, one of only 15 British towns on that Roman era map. Axminster was recorded in the late 9th century as and in the Domesday Book of 1086 as . The name means "monastery or large church by the River Axe" and is a mixture of languages; the river name Axe has Celtic origins and is an Old English word. There was allegedly a castle in the town, as reported in the 1600s by Sir William Pole, and believed to…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7810, -3.0000
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Axminster
- Postcode
- EX13 5AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- +44 1297 639884
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 10am–4pm; Saturday 10am–1pm; closed Monday and Wednesday
- Official site
- axminsterheritage.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Axminster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Axminster?
- Axminster is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 5AQ), in the parish of Axminster.
- What is Axminster?
- Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England. It is 28 miles (45 km) from the county town of Exeter. The town is built on a hill overlooking the
- How do I get to Axminster?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX13 5AQ.
- Is Axminster a protected site?
- Yes — Axminster is part of the River Axe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Axminster?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 5AQ.