Location: Axminster
Top Things to do in Axminster
What to do and see in Axminster, England: The Best Free Things to do
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. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve is a natural oasis in the midst of conifer plantations. Trinity Hill is a substantial area of lowland heath in the east of the district. From the car park a network of footpaths allow easy exploration of this beautiful nature reserve which extends either side of Trinity Hill Rd. To the west, Trinity Hill has breathtaking views across the Axe Valley.
Reviewed By 323JohnM323 - Axminster, United Kingdom
This is worth a visit for walkers. There are 2 parts to this, both interesting. May need boots or wellies.
