Axminster is a small market town on the eastern border of Devon, England.Axminster is considered to be one of the remaining unspoilt market towns of today surrounded by beautiful countryside.The streets in Axminster all converge on the main central town Square.For those interested in local history, the Axminster museum is an ideal day out. The exhibits and collections range from traditional agricultural tools, archaeology, old photographs and carpet making. The museum is housed in the Old Courthouse, Church Street.
Attractions: Loughwood Meeting House Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium Dinosaurland Motoring Memories Lyme Regis Museum Forde Abbey Farway Country Park Pecorama The Wildlife Park at Cricket St. Thomas Cricket St Thomas House Golden Cap Blackbury Castle The Donkey Sanctuary Near by Cities: Hawkchurch (4.0 km) Chard (9.4 km) Yarcombe (11.0 km) Honiton (14.2 km) Beaminster (16.5 km) Bridport (19.5 km) Sidmouth (21.8 km) Hatch Beauchamp (22.3 km) Martock (26.2 km) Entertainment: Hunters Lodge Inn Sports & Activities Axe Cliff Golf Club Axminster Football Club Axminster Town Cricket Club Axminster Outdoor Bowls Club Nearest Train Station : Axminster Station ( 1 mile ) Colyton Station ( 4 miles ) Seaton Tramway ( 4 miles ) Nearest Airport Exeter Airport (19.0 miles) Bristol International Airport (43.3 miles)