Axminster
Parish in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.78, -2.989 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 30 98 |
| Population: | 5,761 |
| Dialling code: | 01297 |
Axminster is a small market town and civil parish in East Devon, Devon, England, set on the valley of the River Axe near the northern rim of the Blackdown Hills. It grew up around a medieval market and later became famous for the 18th‑century carpet industry - Axminster carpets still give the town a national reputation - and its streets contain timber‑framed buildings and a parish church with medieval roots.
Today the town blends agriculture, light industry and local services, with a railway link making it a quiet hub for commuters and visitors heading to the coast and walking country; it lies within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast and towns such as Lyme Regis. Community life centres on regular markets, small festivals and active clubs, and the surrounding countryside supports outdoor pursuits alongside a steady trickle of tourism.
Postcode districts covering Axminster
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Taunton 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Yeovil 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Bridgwater 24.2 miles39 km
- Exmouth 20.5 miles33.1 km
- Tiverton 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Dorchester 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Bridport 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Chard 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Chard Town 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Sidmouth 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Honiton 9.2 miles14.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Axminster Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Raymond's Hill Built-up area 1.6 miles2.7 km
- All Saints Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Kilmington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newbridges Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Musbury Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hawkchurch Parish 3 miles4.7 km
- Yarty Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Wootton Fitzpaine Parish 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Tytherleigh Built-up area 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Trinity Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Membury Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Axminster
EX13 5DF, EX13 5LW, EX13 5BX, EX13 5RT, EX13 5EY, EX13 5DX, EX13 5HE, EX13 5PA, EX13 5LY … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Bristol Airport 43.2 miles69.6 km
- Axminster Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Honiton Railway Station 8.7 miles14 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 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 15 miles24.1 km
- Huish Park Stadium 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Norton Manor Estate 19.3 miles31 km