Seaton
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Understand
Seaton is a seaside resort with a seafront. It surrounded by beautiful coastlines and countryside, the area has now been awarded World Heritage Site Status; famous for its geology and fossil finds.
The town of Beer whose name comes not from the alcoholic beverage but from the old English word bearu, meaning forest, is nearby. The town rings a small cove with a big beach, with no harbour to speak of. Boats are pulled up onto the beach.
Get in
By train
The nearest train station is Axminster, which is on the route from Waterloo to Exeter.By bus
There is also a goodbus service (X53) along the Jurassic Coast.Get around
See
Seaton TramwayA tram line that runs along the estuary of the River Axe to Colyton.
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address: Town Hall, Fore StreetHas collection of artifacts and old photographs.
Seaton JurassicJurassic experience.
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phone: +44 1297 680282address: Quarry Lane, Beer
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phone: +44 1297 21542address: Nr BeerA museum of model railways, Pecorama's prize feature is the Beer Heights Light Railway, a miniature railway that runs through the building's gardens.
Do
- Relax on the beach or seafront.
- Take a tram to Colyton.
- Beer Beach. The beach at Beer is pebbled, with long rubber mats leading towards the water.
Events
Buy
- Lots of shops along the 'Fore Street'
Eat
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FrydaysFish & chips.
Only open Fridays' - Seaton Fish Bar. Fish & chips
- Gina Mala: Italian and Thai restaurant.
Drink
- Osborne's Coffee and Wine Bar.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1297 21455address: 2 Queen St, Seaton
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phone: +44 845 371 9502address: Bovey Combe, Beer, Seaton
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phone: +44 1297 20386address: Fore St, Beer, Seaton
- Beer Head Caravan Park (Campsite and caravan park)
Go next
- West to Branscombe and Sidmouth
- East to the Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis and Charmouth
- North to Axminster