Viewpoints · South West England
Viewing Platform
In or near Axmouth.
Viewing Platform is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
John P Reeves — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Viewing Platform is a named viewpoint in Devon, South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 3.5 km away. Postcode area EX12.
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Official information
Seaton Tramway operates heritage trams along a scenic 3-mile route through the Axe Valley, providing views of nature reserves and birdlife. Visitors can enjoy a unique experience traveling between Seaton, Colyford, and Colyton, with opportunities for bird watching and exploring the local area.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
An observation deck, observation platform, or viewing platform is an elevated sightseeing platform usually situated upon a tall architectural structure, such as a skyscraper or observation tower. Observation decks are sometimes enclosed from weather, and a few may include coin-operated telescopes for viewing distant features.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7182, -3.0636
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Seaton
- Postcode
- EX12 2XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 01297 20375
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 3.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.tram.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n9136781038 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Viewing platform (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Viewing Platform?
- Viewing Platform is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 2XA), in the parish of Seaton.
- What is Viewing Platform?
- Viewing Platform is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Viewing Platform?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 2XA.
- Is Viewing Platform a protected site?
- Yes — Viewing Platform is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Viewing Platform free to visit?
- Yes, Viewing Platform is free to enter.
- How do I get to Viewing Platform?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 2XA.