Historic houses · South West England
Oak House
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Oak House — house in Axminster, East Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oak House is a historic house in Devon, South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area EX13.
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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 history through interactive displays. Visitors can explore the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions, participate in community events, and learn about the plants used in traditional dyeing processes.
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.
Place summary
Oak House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Axminster, Devon, in South-West England. The property is situated within designated areas of outstanding natural beauty, including the East Devon and Blackdown Hills AONBs, and near the River Axe SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7834, -2.9964
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Axminster
- Postcode
- EX13 5DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 01297 639884
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Friday 10am–4pm; Saturday 10am–1pm; closed Monday and Wednesday
- Official site
- axminsterheritage.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17546884 (CC0)
- commons: Oak House Care Home, Axminster - geograph.org.uk - 5620228.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oak House?
- Oak House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX13 5DU), in the parish of Axminster.
- What is Oak House?
- Oak House — house in Axminster, East Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Oak House?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX13 5DU.
- Is Oak House a listed building?
- Oak House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Oak House a protected site?
- Yes — Oak House is part of the River Axe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Oak House?
- The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX13 5DU.