Museums · South West England
Colyford
In or near Axmouth.
Colyford — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Colyford is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams through the picturesque Axe Valley, connecting Seaton, Colyford, and Colyton. Visitors can enjoy scenic rides alongside the River Axe estuary and explore nature reserves, making it a great spot for birdwatching and family outings.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Colyford is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insights into the area's past. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the cultural and historical significance of Colyford and its surroundings.
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Background
Description
Colyford is served by St Michael's Church. There are a post office, a butcher and two pubs. Colyton Grammar School dates from 1546 and made headlines in recent years as the first school to 'opt out' of local authority control and gain grant-maintained status and for achieving very high rankings in national examination league tables. Colyford is home to a petrol station built in 1927–8. Although it no longer sells fuel, the filling station still displays 1950s petrol pumps. The annual Goose Fayre is held on the last Saturday in September and draws crowds from all around.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.7270, -3.0644
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Colyford
- Postcode
- EX24 6QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 01297 20375
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 4.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.tram.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Colyford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colyford?
- Colyford is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX24 6QJ), in the parish of Colyford.
- What is Colyford?
- Colyford — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colyford?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX24 6QJ.
- Is Colyford a protected site?
- Yes — Colyford is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Colyford?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX24 6QJ.