Location: Axminster
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What to do and see in Axminster, England: The Best 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. O'Hagan's Meadery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Meadery producing award winning Kilnasaggart Mead from raw honey at Trill Farm, run by Thomas O'Hagan. Tastings, mead exerperiences and courses are available.
2. Axminster Skill Centre - Axminster
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Axminster Skill Centre is a hub of learning and practical creativity, offering a range of woodworking, woodturning, carving and engineering courses. Our tutors are experienced and well versed in their respective crafts; many of them are professional demonstrators and able to deliver their courses with a clear, informative and enthusiastic approach. Our courses are designed to cater for small groups of no more than five or six students, ensuring each will receive a high standard of tuition and plenty of one-to-one attention. And with their newfound confidence, students often return to build on what they have learned and progress to a higher level of skill.
Reviewed By TomsDad2
This was my second visit to Axminster Skills Centre having previously attended the 2 day router course 3 years ago. I was so impressed then with the excellent training facilities at Axminster coupled with the vast knowledge, tremendous skill and invaluable experience of the tutors I vowed to return when time permits. Now I am retired I decided on a new venture for me of pen turning. After just one superb day spent in a dedicated lathe workshop, 4 other students and a first class tutor in Ben, I produced pens that shocked my wife in total amazement. I will be looking at the other courses offered here at Axminster as my experience so far has been 5 star with the tutors achieving the perfect balance of a relaxed yet safe environment in which all students can learn at their own pace. ASC really is a centre of excellence for woodworking. Well done to all staff and management for creating a great place to learn.
3. Little Orchard Alpacas
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
Little Orchard Alpacas offers unforgettable Bell Tent Glamping breaks during the summer and Alpaca Experiences all year round.
Reviewed By louisebY7069QU
Our group booked the whole glamping site for a three night stay. We were welcomed by Rich who was so helpful in answering our questions and telling us about the farm. We absolutely loved meeting the alpacas and pigs, the site is picturesque and private, everything we needed (and more) was provided (utensils, toiletries and even drinks and snacks!!). The tents were beautifully decorated, and we had a great time using the fire pit, cooking equipment and games provided. Vic and Rich went above and beyond our expectations and we would love to visit again, we will recommend this to all our friends and family as a brilliant experience. Thank you Rich and Vic for a wonderful holiday!
4. Castlewood Vineyard
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 638MelissaP - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
We went as part of River Cottages wine and dine experience. Rob was a really great host and despite the low mist and rain we had a fab time and learnt a thing or two in the process. We are looking forward to coming back - hopefully to the festival next year!! We have sampled a few vineyards and can honestly say castlewoods vintage sparkling white wine is the best we have ever tasted. We managed to purchase some bottles to take home to enjoy...they didn’t last the evening ;)
5. River Cottage
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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.
6. Axe Valley Wildlife Park
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4.5 based on 462 reviews
A wildlife park set in the East Devon countryside
Reviewed By andnow23 - Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom
We visited on a Saturday during the February half term expecting the park to be busy but it was very quiet which though good for us was a shame since it was very good with limited but interesting exhibits. The ranger talk in the Education centre where the children could touch various small animals including snakes and lizards and an Armadillo was very well done with the 2 staff very patient and well informed. More here than there looks to be at first sight and I would recommend this for a 1/2 day excursion
7. Archway Books
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
8. Millers Farm Shop
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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
9. Apple Tree Gift Shop
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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.
10. The Lyme Bay Winery
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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.
