Seaton
Built-up area in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.712, -3.074 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 24 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01297 (Axminster) |
Seaton is a compact seaside town on the mouth of the River Axe in East Devon, Devon, England, sitting on the shingle shore of the Jurassic Coast. Its low-lying estuary and adjacent Seaton Wetlands make it a notable spot for birdlife and coastal walking, and the South West Coast Path passes close by for long-distance hikers.
Historically a small fishing and harbour settlement that expanded in the Victorian era as a resort, Seaton now depends largely on tourism and retirement residents, with a mix of cafés, independent shops and seasonal events. A local highlight is the preserved narrow-gauge Seaton Tramway that runs along the estuary to Colyford and Colyton, and conservation groups such as the Devon Wildlife Trust are active in managing the wetlands and promoting wildlife interest.
Postcode districts covering Seaton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 19.3 miles
- Taunton 21.3 miles
- Yeovil 24.6 miles
- Exmouth 15.1 miles
- Tiverton 21.7 miles
- Teignmouth 21.6 miles
- Bridport 13.9 miles
- Chard 12.3 miles
- Chard Town 12.5 miles
- Sidmouth 7.4 miles
- Honiton 8 miles
- Dawlish 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Colyford Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Axmouth Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Beer Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Colyton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Beer & Branscombe Ward 2.6 miles
- Musbury Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Southleigh Parish 3.4 miles
- Trinity Ward 3.5 miles
- Branscombe Parish 3.7 miles
- Coly Valley Ward 3.8 miles
- Combpyne Rousdon Parish 3.8 miles
- Newbridges Ward 4.1 miles
Example postcodes in Seaton
EX12 2LW, EX12 2QH, EX12 2SF, EX12 2UA, EX12 2XB, EX12 2DL, EX12 2RD, EX12 2FH, EX12 2JN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 15 miles
- Cardiff Airport 48.8 miles
- Axminster Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Honiton Railway Station 7.7 miles
Hotels near Seaton Ad
- The Dower House Hotel 4 3.1 miles
- Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns 3 1.3 miles
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- Hunters Moon Hotel 7.3 miles
- Bedford Hotel 3 7.7 miles
- Lyme 1 Hotel 6.1 miles
- Red Lion Inn 6.5 miles
- Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 7.4 miles
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- Fernhill Hotel 3 7 miles
Schools in Seaton
- Seaton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 4.9 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 7.8 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13.1 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.9 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 16.5 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 16.7 miles
- Killerton Estate 18.2 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 19.2 miles
- St James Park Stadium 19.6 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 19.6 miles