contained within an area bordered by Exmouth in the South West, Broadclyst in the West, Payhembury and Awliscombe to the North, Axminster in the East - bordering Dorset - Seaton in the South East and along the coast to Sidmouth in the South and follows the coastline via Budleigh Salterton and completing the “circle” back to Exmouth.
East Devon of interest are numerous.
Places where you can occupy yourself or your family from a few hours to a whole day. The following list is by no means exhaustive but places to visit could include Sand at Sidbury, Cadhay House at Ottery St Mary - this being the home of Coleridge (you know- the poet famed for the “Ancient Mariner”). Then there’s the Donkey Sanctuary and the Norman Lockyer Observatoryboth near Sidmouth, Bicton Park near Budleigh and Crealy Park with indoor and outdoor activities and amusements.
Events of the widest variety
From Antique Fairs, County Shows to Ice Spectaculars take place at West Point throughout the year. You can also have a go at “skid pan” driving experience and four-wheel driving experience at West Point. Indeed something is happening at West Point most of the time and most weekends of the year there is some sort of “special” event.
Devon Bird Watchers
Woodbury Common, The Axe Estuary (at Seaton), the Otter Estuary (at Budleigh) and the cliffs and pasture between Branscombe and Beer can offer rich rewards. The Exe Estuary and the RSPB reserve at Bowling Green Marsh offer many opportunities of spotting the rare and unusual. Walks over the Coastal path between Budleigh Salterton (a public hide is to be found on the #east bank of the Otter Estuary) and Seaton (a hide is on the west bank of the Axe at Seaton) is capable of producing a veritable list of marine, raptor and passerine varieties at most times of the year.
The walkers are well provided for in East Devon
Crossed by the South West Coastal Path and the East Devon Way and not forgetting a myriad of criss-crossing footpaths over moor land, farmland, meadow and passing through many a pretty East Devon village.
Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast’s western end begins at Exmouth and the passes through some of the prettiest towns and villages to be found anywhere along the south coast of England. From demure Budleigh Salterton, via picturesque Otterton with its multitude of thatched cottages and keeping to the coastal road go passing Peak Hill to your right and over Mutters Moor go onwards to Sidmouth, which possibly boasts more four star hotels per square mile than anywhere outside London, and still retains its Georgian splendour. Follow the coast road (via the ford for a bit of fun) climb up to the Norman Lockyer Observatory and pass through immaculate fields belong to the Donkey Sanctuary dropping down into beautiful Branscombe which claims to be Britain’s longest village but whether this is so or not there’s no denying its prettiness (there’s a lovely short walk to the beach from the village hall). Then onwards to the beautiful, quaint fishing village of Beer and onwards to the popular holiday resort of Seaton. You will have passed through some of the most wonderful areas of natural beauty to be found anywhere. There are many places where you might wish to stop and look - or walk - or picnic. ENJOY!