Seaton
Ward in East Devon, Devon, EX12, England
| Coordinates: | 50.713, -3.075 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 24 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01297 (Axminster) |
Seaton sits on the pebble shore at the mouth of the River Axe in East Devon, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in Devon. The town’s Victorian promenade, a shingle beach and a long salt‑marsh estuary give it a mix of seaside resort and wildlife haven; the nearby Seaton Wetlands, managed by Devon Wildlife Trust, draws birdwatchers and walkers while dramatic cliffs along the coast attract geology enthusiasts.
Seaton’s character is shaped by tourism and heritage: the narrow‑gauge Seaton Tramway runs through the Axe valley to Colyford and Colyton, and the hands‑on Seaton Jurassic visitor attraction links the town to the fossil-rich coast. Historically a small port that silted up, the local economy now leans on holiday accommodation, independent shops, cafés and an older resident demographic, with nearby Lyme Regis and larger towns providing additional services and employment.
Postcode districts covering Seaton
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 19.3 miles
- Taunton 21.2 miles
- Yeovil 24.5 miles
- Exmouth 15.1 miles
- Tiverton 21.6 miles
- Teignmouth 21.6 miles
- Bridport 14 miles
- Chard 12.2 miles
- Chard Town 12.4 miles
- Sidmouth 7.3 miles
- Honiton 7.9 miles
- Dawlish 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Seaton Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Colyford Built-up area 1 mile
- Axmouth Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Beer Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Colyton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Beer & Branscombe Ward 2.6 miles
- Musbury Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Southleigh Parish 3.3 miles
- Trinity Ward 3.5 miles
- Branscombe Parish 3.6 miles
- Coly Valley Ward 3.7 miles
- Combpyne Rousdon Parish 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Seaton
EX12 2RD, EX12 2DF, EX12 2LP, EX12 2XT, EX12 2DE, EX12 2RG, EX12 2TH, EX12 2RB, EX12 2AN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 14.9 miles
- Cardiff Airport 48.6 miles
- Axminster Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Honiton Railway Station 7.6 miles
Hotels near Seaton Ad
- The Masons Arms 4 2.7 miles
- YHA Beer 3 1.4 miles
- Premier Inn Seaton 3 0.7 miles
- Haslemere 1.3 miles
- Anchor Inn 3 1.3 miles
- Dower House Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- Lyme 1 Hotel 6.1 miles
- Cobb Arms 3 6 miles
- Cranberries Hideaway 4.2 miles
Schools in Seaton
- Seaton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 4.8 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 7.8 miles
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.4 miles
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13.1 miles
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 16.4 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 16.7 miles
- Killerton Estate 18.2 miles
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 19.1 miles
- St James Park Stadium 19.6 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 19.6 miles