Axminster
in Devon of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.783 and -2.998 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 46' 57" and W -2° 59' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:15 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 6:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Axminster

Axminster in Devon (England) with it's 5,761 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 134 mi (or 216 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Axminster is now 08:15 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 9 airports close to Axminster, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Exeter International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 30 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape in a distance of 69 mi (or 111 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 24 mi (or 38 km). away. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taunton, Bickleigh, Bleadon, Exeter and Hutton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 971 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 25 km/h (16 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 82% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 29th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fairwater Head

Address
3,1 mi
Hawkchurch Cross, Hawkchurch
EX13 5XD Axminster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


The Lordleaze

Address
6,3 mi
Henderson Drive
TA20 2HW Somerset
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:15 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:15 - 23:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Axminster Dual Window System

Published: October 21, 2010
Length: 34:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

The Axminster Window System is a custom designed set of tooling manufactured exclusively for Axminster by OMAS Spa. of Italy. It is aimed specifically at the small/mid range joinery shop, with...


Axminster Pen Kits - The Principles of Turning

Published: December 29, 2008
Length: 07:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

Pen Turning can be fun and profitable too! Pen making has been very popular in America for some time now, and the word is spreading fast with an increasing interest in this fascinating and...


Axminster Box Comb Jig

Published: May 13, 2009
Length: 19:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

This is an easy to use jig for use on a router table to produce accurate box comb joints. Well made and safe in use the Axminster Box Comb Jig will produce box comb joints in 6mm, 10mm & 12mm...


Axminster LS5T Log Splitter

Published: November 04, 2008
Length: 37:15 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

An electrically powered horizontal log splitter of 5 tons splitting force. Easy and safe to use with a capacity of 520mm length, fitted with a pair of wheels to enable ease of moving around...


Axminster Matched Pair of Ring Centres

Published: May 05, 2009
Length: 20:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

These matched ring centres are very safe to use if you are a newcomer to woodturning. This is due to the fact that if you experience a dig in, the work piece will stop rotating but the drive...


Axminster AWSBS2 Bandsaw

Published: April 23, 2008
Length: 37:07 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

Axminster AWSBS2 Bandsaw The Axminster AWSBS2 two speed bandsaw comes complete with floor standing cabinet, enhanced rip fence and mitre fence. Fabricated from sheet steel with cast iron...


Axminster ADE2200 Extractor

Published: April 23, 2008
Length: 52:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

Axminster ADE2200 Extractor An extractor with excellent specifications, large enough for a 300mm planer or combination machine. A generous airflow is provided by the all steel, high efficiency...


Axminster AW106PT2 Planer Thicknesser

Published: December 20, 2011
Length: 59:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

A trade rated planer thicknesser with ground cast iron planing and thicknessing tables and a cast iron tilting fence. Being made of cast iron this is a very heavy machine and is an excellent...


Axminster Diamond Planer Blade Hone

Published: December 20, 2011
Length: 30:13 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

The easiest way to keep your planer knives in good condition without removing them from the machine. The diamond hone consists of two diamond slips, 325 and 600 mesh, held at an angle in a...


Axcaliber Dovetail Jig 300mm

Published: December 21, 2011
Length: 14:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Axminster Tools & Machinery

Simple and easy to set up and use, the Axcaliber Dovetail Jig is very robustly made from heavy gauge steel pressings. Fitted with cam clamps, the workpieces are held quickly and securely while...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

All Saints, Devon

All Saints is a civil parish in East Devon, Devon, England. It has a population of 498 according to the 2001 census. The parish includes the hamlets of All Saints, Smallridge, Churchill, Alston and Waggs Plot.

Located at 50.8081, -2.98611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Devon

Moridunum (Axminster)

Moridunum was a fort and small town in the Roman province of Britannia. Its remains are located at Woodbury Farm, immediately south of Axminster in the English county of Devon. The square fort was built at the intersection of two Roman roads, the Fosse Way and Durnovaria-Isca Dumnoniorum road, apparently in the 2nd century. Its ditch survives around much of the site.

Located at 50.7719, -2.99833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Devon, Ancient Roman forts in Devon, Roman towns and cities in England, Former populated places in England

Axminster Museum

Axminster Museum is a town museum situated in the Old Police Station and Courthouse opposite St. Mary's Church in the centre of the town of Axminster, Devon. It was founded in 1982. The collections include exhibits related to the town's carpet industry founded by Thomas Whitty in 1755. There are also agricultural tools, archaeological finds, Coins and Medals, Costumes and Textiles, old photographs, archives and occasional special exhibitions.

Located at 50.7812, -2.99986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Local museums in Devon, Museums established in 1982, 1982 establishments in England

Membury Castle

Membury Castle is an Iron Age Hill fort situated above the Village of Membury in Devon. The fort occupies a commanding hilltop position some 204 metres above sea level with views across both the Yarty & Axe Valleys.

Located at 50.821, -3.019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hill forts in Devon

Musbury Castle

Musbury Castle is an Iron Age Hill fort situated above the Village of Musbury in Devon. The fort occupies a commanding hill top approx 175 Metres above Sea Level overlooking the Axe valleyat Ordnance Survey grid reference SY282941. {{#invoke: Gallery | gallery}}

Located at 50.7419, -3.017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hill forts in Devon

Axminster Monastery

Axminster Monastery was a monastery in Devon, England.

Located at 50.7817, -2.99937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monasteries in Devon


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Axminster, Axanmynster, Axminsterský koberec, اکسمینستر, Axeminstra, Аксмінстер