Seaton
Ward in East Devon, Devon, 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 miles31 km
- Taunton 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Yeovil 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Exmouth 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Tiverton 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Teignmouth 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Bridport 14 miles22.5 km
- Chard 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Chard Town 12.4 miles20 km
- Sidmouth 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Honiton 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Dawlish 19.5 miles31.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Seaton Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Colyford Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Axmouth Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Beer Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Colyton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Beer & Branscombe Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Musbury Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Southleigh Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Trinity Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Branscombe Parish 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Coly Valley Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Combpyne Rousdon Parish 3.8 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Seaton
EX12 2NL, EX12 2PE, EX12 2LL, EX12 2HD, EX12 2PG, EX12 2RB, EX12 2LA, EX12 2XA, EX12 2EA … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 14.9 miles24 km
- Cardiff Airport 48.6 miles78.3 km
- Axminster Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Honiton Railway Station 7.6 miles12.2 km
Hotels near Seaton Ad
- The Dower House Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Kerrington House 5 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Anchor Inn by Greene King Inns 3 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Sid Valley Country House Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hunters Moon Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Red Lion Inn 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Bedford Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Lyme 1 Hotel 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 6.2 miles10 km
Schools in Seaton
- Seaton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles22.1 km
- Bishops Court Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Killerton Estate 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 19.1 miles30.7 km
- St James Park Stadium 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 19.6 miles31.5 km