East Devon
East Devon has much to offer throughout the year. Step back in time and enjoy a magical vista of sea, beaches and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast; enjoy the most breathtaking views from the South-West Coast Path or simply unwind, enjoy life at a leisurely pace, sampling some of the finest local foods.
Axminster - Gateway to Devon's beautiful Axe Valley, this thriving market town is famous worldwide for Axminster carpets.
Beer - A picturesque fishing village with stunning coastal walks and a fascinating past that includes smuggling, lacemaking, and Beer stone.
Branscombe - Believed to be the longest village in the country, sweeping down along a spectacular valley, past colourful cottages down to the sea
Exmouth - one of England's oldest holiday seaside towns and the western gateway to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Budleigh Salterton - situated at the mouth of the River Otter, is a historic traditional seaside town nestling on the edge of a unique pebble beach with the spectacular red cliffs in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sidmouth - a picture book Regency town for coast and countryside. An idyllic holiday setting with an unhurried charm.
Seaton - Famous for its heritage tram railway, Seaton lies at the centre of the East Devon Jurassic Coast and is an excellent walking base for the South West Coast Path and East Devon Way.
Ottery St Mary - one of the oldest and most historic towns in Devon offers an ideal base away from seaside crowds, yet close to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Honiton - has an historic reputation for lace making but today this is also a major centre for antiques, with some 30 shops devoted to furniture, art and second-hand books.
Axe Valley - unspoilt and tucked away in the south-east corner of Devon in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Beaches
- Exmouth has two miles of sandy beach with zoned swimming areas, beach rescue (main season), water sports, boat trips and beach hut / deckchair hire.
- Sidmouth has one mile of sand and pebbles with beach hut / deckchair hire, water sports, boat-trips and beach rescue (main season).
- Branscombe has two miles of pebble beach with motor boat hire.
- Beer has a lovely pebble beach surrounded by cliffs with boat trips, fishing trips and beach hut / deck chair hire.
- Seaton and Budleigh Salterton have wonderful pebble beaches with beach hut hire.
For further information please call us on 0871 716 2438 - Calls cost less than 10p per minute
Tourist Information Numbers
Axminster
Address: The Old Courthouse
Church Street
Axminster
Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1297 34386
Fax Number: +44 (0) 1297 34386
Email Address: touristinfo@axminsteronline.com
Ottery St Mary
Address: 10b Broad Street
Ottery St Mary
Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1404 813964
Fax Number: +44 (0) 1404 813964
Email Address: info@otterytourism.org.uk
Budleigh Salterton
Address: Fore Street
Budleigh Salterton
Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1395 445275
Fax Number: +44 (0) 1395 442208
Email Address: info@visitbudleigh.com
Exmouth
Address: Travelworld
3 Rolle Street
Exmouth
Telephone Number: For further information please call us on 0871 716 2438 - Calls cost less than 10p per minute
Fax Number: +44 (0) 1395 269911
Email Address: info@exmouthtourism.co.uk
Web Site: http://www.exmouth-guide.co.uk
Honiton
Address: Lace Walk Car Park
Honiton
Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1404 43716
Fax Number: +44 (0) 1404 43716
Email Address: honitontic@btconnect.com
Sidmouth
Address: Ham Lane
Sidmouth
Telephone Number: For further information please call us on 0871 716 2438 - Calls cost less than 10p per minute
Fax Number: +44 (0) 1395 519333
Email Address: sidmouthtic@eclipse.co.uk
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