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The Axe Valley in East Devon is home to small seafront town of Seaton along the Jurassic Coast in south England. Specifically, Seaton lies at the mouth of the River Axe facing Lyme Bay and has developed quite a reputation as one of the top coastal resorts in the south-west portion of Britain.
Human habitation in the area now known as Seaton existed thousands of years before the Roman Empire landed on British soil. But the first mention of Seaton proper dates back to the 12th century in a Papal Bull decried by Pope Eugenius.
Locating Seaton
Seaton lies off the major motorways of Devon. But locating the resort is no trouble at all. If arriving from the east of the country, follow the A35 road which parallels the south coast from Dorchester to Devon. Then, drive the A305 by way of Lyme Regis and continue west to Seaton.
If you plan to arrive from the north, you would do well to use the M5 motorway. You have to travel the A373 road interchange by way of Honiton too. From there, Seaton lies a short distance south to the coast via the A375 road.
In modern times, Seaton featured a dedicated rail line on the old London and South Western Railway. But due to the Beeching Axe, the rail is no longer in existence, having its last ride in 1967.
But the former trackbed, now a tram from Seaton to Colyton, is now a major holiday attraction for passing travellers. Every year over 100,000 travel to Seaton via this newly ordained tramway running inland along the Axe Estuary.
Landmarks and Attractions
Seaton's Victorian architecture is prominent throughout town, particularly about town centre. And you would do well to visit the Axe Valley Heritage Museum while staying in Seaton. In town, you will also come across many coastal eateries and retail shops complete with souvenirs for the whole family.
In addition to Seaton's famous mile-long beachfront, travellers on holiday are treated to an abundance of natural wonders close to town and the coast. Most notable among them is the Seaton Marshes Nature Reserve, which is a prime spot for birdwatching in the region. Every year thousands of passing visitors remark on the shear variety of wildlife found in the reserve, which seems to virtually spring to life in the warm months of the year.
Seaton's Cliffs
Any talk of Seaton would be incomplete without mentioning the town's awe-inspiring geological formations included in the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Seaton's most striking geological wonders begin with the opposing red and white cliffs located on either side of the town's seafront. However, visitors are advised to head the warning signs atop the cliffs as they are quite treacherous to approach the edge.
Local Accommodations
Seaton possess a wide variety of accommodations as you would expect in a well-travelled seafront resort. Top accommodations are available for booking along Seaton's famous mile-long beach. Here, you can find a number of the town's most popular, highly rated hotels and bed and breakfasts as well.
For outdoor accommodations, Seaton provides designated areas for touring caravans just north of town, which is still a reasonable distance from the shore. The town even has a number of camping sites to choose from in order to absorb Seaton's gorgeous landscape from the coast to the nature reserve via the Seaton-Colyton Tramway.
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