Location: Axminster
Top Things to do in Axminster
What to do and see in Axminster, England: The Best Shopping
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. River Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
Reviewed By Solofromwoking - Woking, United Kingdom
All day course featuring a tour of the farm and garden which included some goraging for dinner. A variety of cooking lements including bread, carrot humous, completing a pizza (dough provided) for lunch, making rough puff pastry, filliting a fish, starting pork curing to make bacon; roasting beetroot and more. The day started with pancakes, furit compote and youhourt, tea & coffee available all the time. Lots of techniques and tips and all recipes provided. We finished preparing food late afternoon and were treated to a final demonstration whilst enjoying canapes and a glass of elderflower fizz. A glass of wine was available with the pizza at lunch and a desert provided. After all this, food we had helped to make was finished by the chefs and served as a 4 course meal. Our chef and tutor, Tom, was great. It was a long day but very enjoyable and a lot learnt. We came home with a loaf of bread; any patry we didn't use and a fillet of fish (hake) for those who wanted it (I did). Came home tired but elated and would return again. Excelletn value. Stayed at Lime Tree House, down the road, which I thoroughly recommend.
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. Archway Books
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
4. 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.
5. Acorn Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By LymeRegisResident
Very friendly shop, well stocked and very family friendly. Leave you to browse but there is always someone to help. Love it and we need more of these types of shops in Axminster.
6. Coffee Factory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Coffee Factory is an independent artisan Coffee Roasters. Buy a bag of coffee beans for at home or your business. This is a Factory environment, you will experience the aromas and noises of roasting coffee. Brewing equipment available for home and you can enjoy a cup of coffee and cake at the Factory Cafe whilst watching the roasting process 'from bean to cup'.
7. The Old Chapel Antiques & Lifestyle Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
