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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

River Axe (Lyme Bay)

In or near Axmouth.

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River Axe (Lyme Bay) — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Seaton cliffs (East Devon) - geograph.org.uk - 7189644

Ryan Griffiths — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Much Natter · 3.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Axe (Lyme Bay) 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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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.

Place summary

The River Axe is located in Lyme Bay, South-West England. This area is notable for its geological significance and diverse ecosystems, making it a point of interest for environmental studies. The river's unique features contribute to the region's natural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7020, -3.0551
County
Devon
District
East Devon
Parish
Axmouth
Postcode
EX12 4AB
Parliamentary constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth
Nearest railway station
Much Natter3.3 km
Official site
kids.kiddle.co

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Axe (Lyme Bay)?
River Axe (Lyme Bay) is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 4AB), in the parish of Axmouth.
What is River Axe (Lyme Bay)?
River Axe (Lyme Bay) — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Axe (Lyme Bay)?
The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 4AB.
Is River Axe (Lyme Bay) a protected site?
Yes — River Axe (Lyme Bay) 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.
How do I get to River Axe (Lyme Bay)?
The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 4AB.