Museums · South West England
East Devon
In or near Salcombe Regis.
East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Honiton, although Exmouth is the largest town. The district also contains the towns of Axminster, Budle
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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 · 10.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit East Devon, the nearest railway station is Much Natter, located 10 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX10 8ND. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Honiton, although Exmouth is the largest town. The district also contains the towns of Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The district borders Teignbridge and the City of Exeter to the west, Mid Devon to the north, Somerset to the north-east, and Dorset to the east. Two areas of the district are designated as National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty): the Blackdown Hills in the north of the district and the East Devon National Landscape along much of the district’s coast and adjoining countryside. The East Devon coastline from Exmouth to the border with Dorset is also part of the designated World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast; the designated area continues into Dorset as far as the Old Harry Rocks near Swanage.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum showcases an extensive collection of toys and models, including vintage and modern items. Visitors can enjoy interactive displays and activities, making it a nostalgic experience for all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Honiton, although Exmouth is the largest town. The district also contains the towns of Axminster, Budleigh Salterton, Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary, Seaton and Sidmouth, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The district borders Teignbridge and the City of Exeter to the west, Mid Devon to the north, Somerset to the north-east, and Dorset to the east. Two areas of the district are designated as National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty): the Blackdown Hills in the north of the district and the East Devon National Landscape along much of the district’s coast and adjoining countryside. The East Devon coastline from Exmouth to the border with Dorset is also part of the designated World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast; the designated area continues into Dorset as far as the Old Harry Rocks near Swanage.
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Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, which reorganised local government in England and Wales into a two-tier system of counties and non-metropolitan districts. East Devon was created by merging the whole areas of eight former districts and part of a ninth, all of which were abolished at the same time. These were: The new authority was named East Devon to reflect its geographical position within the county of Devon.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.6790, -3.2390
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Sidmouth
- Postcode
- EX10 8ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 10 km
- Opening
- Blue Days - Open 11am - 4pm; Green Days - Open 10am - 5pm
Sources
- wikipedia: East Devon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Devon?
- East Devon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX10 8ND), in the parish of Sidmouth.
- What is East Devon?
- East Devon is a local government district in Devon, England. Its council is based in the town of Honiton, although Exmouth is the largest town. The district also contains the towns of Axminster, Budle
- How do I get to East Devon?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX10 8ND.
- Who owns East Devon?
- East Devon is owned by East Devon District Council.
- Is East Devon a protected site?
- Yes — East Devon is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to East Devon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX10 8ND. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency.