Welcome to Axminster
The picturesque market town of Axminster lies on the bank of the river Axe, in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by miles of unspoilt countryside and many more quaint towns and villages, not to mention the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site to the south, Axminster is a wonderful destination for a relaxing UK break.
Lyme Regis - a pearl of the south west
A short way from Axminster, visitors in Devon can visit Lyme Regis, another charming town on Devon's coastline. Recorded in the Domesday book, Lyme Regis is home to many historical landmarks, and has a cultural link to Mary Anning, the influential English fossil hunter and paleontologist. Visitors can spend a lovely afternoon walking its sandy beaches and surrounding countryside, or sitting down to a meal at popular restaurants like Lal Qilla and The Bell Cliff.
East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is full of tightly-knit thickets, vast, sloping heathland, stunning coastal views and verdant valleys. With so much natural beauty in one area, it's no wonder why Devon attracts so many tourists from more urban areas. Those visiting may also be interested in the archaeological history of the area. Many important finds, from the Jurassic period all the way up to the Bronze Age, have been discovered in this coastal area.
Planning a trip to Axminster? Travelodge Ilminster Hotel is a half-hour drive away, and Travelodge Exeter M5 Hotel can be reached in 40 minutes.