Location: Axminster
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Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England, some 28 miles (45 km) from the county town of Exeter. The town is built on a hill overlooking the River Axe which heads towards the English Channel at Axmouth, and is in the East Devon local government district. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 5,626, increasing to 5,761 at the 2011 census. The town contains two electoral wards (town and rural) the total sum of both wards being a population of 7,110. The market is still held every Thursday.
Restaurants in Axminster
1. Axminster Skill Centre - Axminster
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Axminster Skill Centre is a hub of learning and practical creativity, offering a range of woodworking, woodturning, carving and engineering courses. Our tutors are experienced and well versed in their respective crafts; many of them are professional demonstrators and able to deliver their courses with a clear, informative and enthusiastic approach. Our courses are designed to cater for small groups of no more than five or six students, ensuring each will receive a high standard of tuition and plenty of one-to-one attention. And with their newfound confidence, students often return to build on what they have learned and progress to a higher level of skill.
Reviewed By TomsDad2
This was my second visit to Axminster Skills Centre having previously attended the 2 day router course 3 years ago. I was so impressed then with the excellent training facilities at Axminster coupled with the vast knowledge, tremendous skill and invaluable experience of the tutors I vowed to return when time permits. Now I am retired I decided on a new venture for me of pen turning. After just one superb day spent in a dedicated lathe workshop, 4 other students and a first class tutor in Ben, I produced pens that shocked my wife in total amazement. I will be looking at the other courses offered here at Axminster as my experience so far has been 5 star with the tutors achieving the perfect balance of a relaxed yet safe environment in which all students can learn at their own pace. ASC really is a centre of excellence for woodworking. Well done to all staff and management for creating a great place to learn.
2. Millers Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By Cruiser549054
Last year in a local paper article about Millers farm shop, and shiortly after made a visit. What a lovely surprise to us Francofiles to find so French produce available, good cafe "The Teapot" and a hugeselection of wine, we now try and visit as often as possible although nearer than France it is a days outing from Bristol but worthwhile, hopefully it willstill continue after the Brexit fiasco
3. Apple Tree Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
NOTE: Apple Tree Gift Shop is temporarily closed for business. Apple Tree is a large art and craft gift shop supporting over 70 local artists and crafters from Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall. We have a unique relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and our wide range of items and prices guarantees customers come back time and again to purchase gifts for all occasions. We have four rooms, three house our permanent selection of over 70 exhibitors. The fourth room is our popular coffee lounge providing a relaxing space to enjoy our Owens Coffee, roasted in Ivybridge, or Tregothnan Tea, grown in Cornwall and our homemade cakes, whilst surrounded by our changing art exhibition.
4. The Lyme Bay Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By BeetrootQueen - Reading, United Kingdom
Visited on a pre arranged tour...12 of us and were given a tour around the winery with a tasting after...extremely informative and nibbles and sweet biscuits were offered to accompany each wine, liquor, cider or fizz. Leila was excellent and very knowledgable. Would recommend a visit here and a purchase from the shop. Unfortunately the card machine was broken so it was cash only but mail order is also available but they had posted a notice on the entrance and did apologise for the inconvenience.
5. Axminster Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ukcamel - Solihull, United Kingdom
A little gem telling the story of Axminster with helpful displays and up to date information about the impact of Covid. Lovely staff. There is more to Axminster than their famous carpets. Well worth a detour
6. Axminster Inn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Purky1971
Great pub, friendly staff. Turned out to be the highlight of our afternoon in Axminster. They have a good selection of beer. The bar staff were excellent, very helpful.
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