How to get here
Axminster, on the A35 between Honiton and Lyme Regis. Take Junction 28 on the M5. From Exetertry the A38 and visit Ottery St Mary on the way.
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Axminster tourist information
Axminster, situated on the River Axe, the small town is famous for its Axminster Carpets, invented by Thomas Whitty in 1775, a design similar to Turkish Carpets. Caster Hill House, where the carpets were originally produced can still be seen.
The church has a Norman door and a Jacobean pulpit.
Half Day Closing: Wednesday. Market: Thursday - Cattle and open street market
Churches
St. Mary's Church Axminster Church Street, Axminster
Visit the church which is on a site of a church founded before AD755. The church was endowed by Athelstan in 937 after his victory over the Danes, a battle in which 5 kings and 7 earls are said to have been killed. St. Mary's Church Axminster information
Gardens
Burrow Farm Gardens Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7ET
Gardens, shop, etc. Burrow Farm Gardens information
Historic Houses
Loughwood Meeting House Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7DU
,4 miles west on A35, 1653 interior 18th century. Loughwood Meeting House information
Shute Barton Shute, Axminster EX13 7PT
south west 3 miles, 14th century manor house. Guided tour only. Shute Barton information
Museums
Axminster Museum The Old Courthouse, Church Street, Axminster EX13 58Q
opposite St. Mary's Church in the centre of Axminster,old police cells, displays in the former courtroom, collections from agricultural tools to Axminster carpets. Occasional special exhibitions. Axminster Museum information
Hotels
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Hawkchurch Axminster EX13 5TX MAP Where Dorset meets Devon and with Somerset close by,Fairwater Head is the ideal location for touring or just relaxing in the Hotels superb gardens. Sample the best of Devons produce cooked by award winning Chefs in Le Jardin Restaurant..... |
Holiday Cottages
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Churchill near Axminster Full of rustic charm, this little stone cottage enjoys glorious rural views from its secluded vine clad terrace, across the sloping garden to the wooded hills beyond. Simply furnished, it adjoins the owners' 18th century home, and is set within 7 acres… Sleeps 2... |
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Membury near Axminster Nestling in the Yarty Valley in the beautiful Blackdown Hills, this attractive farm lodge offers rural tranquillity and lovely local walks with plenty of wildlife and birds to spot.Season and water levels permitting, there is fishing on the River Yart.. Sleeps 6 + 2... |
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Axminster 1 OF 2 NEW BARN CONVERSIONS A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE RETREATThese idyllic cosy retreats are situated down a long drive and look out across the owners’ pretty thatched Devon Long House. The house used to be owned by Winifred Ashton actress author a...... 2 Bedrooms Sleeping 4. Changeover Day is Sat.... |
Explore the East Devon coast, visit the coastal villages and towns including Seaton, Sidmouth and Exmouth.
Towns Near Axminster To Visit - straight line distance:
Colyton Tourist Information (4.39 miles) Lyme Regis Tourist Information (4.86 miles) Seaton Tourist Information (6.08 miles) Chard Tourist Information (6.52 miles)
Where to Stay in Axminster
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Axminster Tourist Information Centre
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The Old Courthouse
Church Street
Axminster
EX13 5AQ
Tel: 01297 34386
Email: axminstertic@btopenworld.com
Area Telephone Code
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