Towns & cities · South West England
Axmouth
Axmouth — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Axmouth is located in East Devon, with the postcode EX12 4BQ. The nearest railway station is Much Natter, which is 4.2 km away. Entry to Axmouth is free.
About
Axmouth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,235 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 480 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7167°, -3.0500°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Axmouth is a village, civil parish and former manor in the East Devon district of Devon, England, near the mouth of the River Axe. The village itself is about 1 mile (1.6 km) inland, on the east bank of the Axe estuary. The parish extends along the estuary to the sea, and a significant distance to the east. The village is near Seaton and Beer which are on the other side of the Axe estuary. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 493.
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Background
History
Hawkesdown Hill, just above the village, was occupied during the Iron Age, and remains found on the site suggest it was subject to an attack by the Romans. In the will of King Alfred the Great, a copy of which is in the British Library, Axmouth was left to his youngest son Aethelweard. By the 13th century, the manor belonged to the Benedictine Loders Priory, but in 1414, Henry V seized and dissolved Loders Priory, and gave the manor of Axmouth to the Augustinian Syon Abbey. According to Historic England, 'Axmouth was ranked as a major port by the mid-14th century and accounted for 15% of the country's shipping trade'. The remains of a late medieval fishing boat can be seen at low tide in…
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- Coordinates
- 50.7167, -3.0500
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Axmouth
- Postcode
- EX12 4BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Population
- 480
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1242448 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Axmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Axmouth village - geograph.org.uk - 454077.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hawkesdown Hill Camp
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Hawkesdown Hill
Vineyards · 0.3 km
Axmouth War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Church of St Michael
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Axmouth Loop
Heritage railways · 0.7 km
Seaton Tramway
Heritage railways · 0.7 km
Seaton Tramway
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
Seaton Tramway
Heritage railways · 0.8 km
Stedcombe House
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Seaton Wetlands Loop
Heritage railways · 0.9 km
Viewing Point
Viewpoints · 0.9 km
Viewing Platform
Viewpoints · 1.0 km
Axmouth is a village in Devon, South West England, with a population of 480. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 480
- Administrative county
- Devon
- Constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Axmouth
74 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Axmouth →
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Jurassic Coast
Jurassic Coast — World Heritage Site in England.
📷 5Harbours & ports · South West England
Axmouth harbour
Axmouth harbour — harbour at Axmouth, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Heritage railways · South West England
Axmouth Loop
Axmouth Loop is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs NNR
Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs NNR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Andrew, Colyton
Church of St Andrew, Colyton — church in Colyton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Gregory
Church of St Gregory — Grade I listed church in Seaton, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Axmouth, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Musbury, Devon, England, UK.
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📷 5Heritage railways · South West England
Cownhayne Loop
Cownhayne Loop is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Great House
Great House — house in Colyton, East Devon, England, UK.
📷 4Cemeteries · South West England
Seaton Town Cemetery
Seaton Town Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Hawkesdown Hill Camp
Hawkesdown Hill Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South West England
Hawkesdown Hill
Hawkesdown Hill — a UK vineyard in england south west, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Axmouth War Memorial Cross
Axmouth War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Axmouth, Devon, England, UK.
📷 5Heritage railways · South West England
Axmouth Loop
Axmouth Loop is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railways · South West England
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Axmouth
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Axe Vale Caravan Park
Axe Vale Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Manor Farm Caravan Site
Manor Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Westhayes Caravan Park
Westhayes Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Shrubbery Caravan Park
Shrubbery Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
1-10 Delapole Court (Former Pole Arms Hotel)
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Seafood Platter
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📷 7Cafés · South West England
The Old Bakery
The Old Bakery — a café in england south west.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Lion Hotel
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Pilot Boat Hotel
Pilot Boat Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Axmouth?
- Axmouth is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 4BQ), in the parish of Axmouth.
- What is Axmouth?
- Axmouth — village and civil parish in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Axmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 4BQ.
- Is Axmouth a protected site?
- Yes — Axmouth is part of the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Axmouth free to visit?
- Yes, Axmouth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Axmouth?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 4BQ.