Axminster
Built-up area in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.782, -2.993 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 30 98 |
| Population: | 5,761 |
| Dialling code: | 01297 |
Axminster is a compact historic market town in East Devon, on the banks of the River Axe near the border with Dorset. It sits among rolling countryside with easy access to the Jurassic Coast and the hills of the Blackdown Hills, and benefits from rail links that make travel to nearby centres such as Exeter straightforward.
Locally the town is best known for its carpets - the Axminster weaving tradition founded in the 18th century still shapes its identity and economy - and its museum and street of independent shops reflect a strong sense of local history and community. As a small market town it combines a quiet rural character with practical services for residents and walkers exploring the surrounding landscapes.
Postcode districts covering Axminster
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 23.3 miles37.4 km
- Taunton 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Yeovil 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Bridgwater 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Exmouth 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Tiverton 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Dorchester 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Bridport 11 miles17.7 km
- Chard 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Chard Town 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Sidmouth 12.5 miles20 km
- Honiton 9 miles14.6 km
Neighbouring places
- All Saints Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Raymond's Hill Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Kilmington Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Newbridges Ward 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Musbury Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Yarty Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hawkchurch Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Membury Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Tytherleigh Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Trinity Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Shute Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Wootton Fitzpaine Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Axminster
EX13 5QB, EX13 5GA, EX13 5JY, EX13 5PX, EX13 5PL, EX13 5LD, EX13 5FR, EX13 5JJ, EX13 5AW … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Bristol Airport 43.2 miles69.5 km
- Axminster Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Honiton Railway Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
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Schools in Axminster
- Axe Valley Academy Secondary
- Axminster Community Primary Academy Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Primary
Local points of interest
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles20 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Huish Park Stadium 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Norton Manor Estate 19.1 miles30.7 km