Museums · South West England
Exmouth
Exmouth is a seaside resort, civil parish, and port town in the East Devon district of Devon, England. Situated on the east bank of the mouth of the River Exe, it lies approximately 11 miles (18 km)
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Exmouth is a seaside resort, civil parish, and port town in the East Devon district of Devon, England. Situated on the east bank of the mouth of the River Exe, it lies approximately 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Exeter. With a 2024 estimated population of 36,204, Exmouth is one of the largest settlements in the county. The town serves as the western gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, a status marked by the "Geoneedle" monument at Orcombe Point. It sits adjacent to the Exe Estuary, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) noted for its populations of migratory and wading birds. Established as one of Devon's earliest seaside resorts in the 18th century, the town is characterised by two miles of golden sand and the longest seafront promenade in the county. Today, Exmouth is a regional centre for tourism and watersports, while also functioning as a major commuter town for Exeter. It is governed by a Town Council of 25 members representing the five wards of Brixington, Halsdon, Littleham, Town, and Withycombe.
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From the Wikipedia article
Exmouth is a seaside resort, civil parish, and port town in the East Devon district of Devon, England. Situated on the east bank of the mouth of the River Exe, it lies approximately 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Exeter. With a 2024 estimated population of 36,204, Exmouth is one of the largest settlements in the county. The town serves as the western gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, a status marked by the "Geoneedle" monument at Orcombe Point. It sits adjacent to the Exe Estuary, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) noted for its populations of migratory and wading birds. Established as one of Devon's earliest seaside resorts in the 18th century, the town is characterised by two miles of golden sand and the longest seafront promenade in the county. Today, Exmouth is a regional centre for tourism and watersports, while also functioning as a major commuter town for Exeter. It is governed by a Town Council of 25 members representing the five wards of Brixington, Halsdon, Littleham, Town, and Withycombe.
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Background
Architecture
Exmouth has a wide range of architecture, ranging from small cob cottages in parts of the town that were once villages, such as Withycombe, to the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian townhouses. The seafront features a traditional promenade, while the Beacon Terrace above the promenade became fashionable in Georgian times. The majority of buildings in Exmouth were constructed during the Victorian era, particularly after the arrival of the railway in 1861. The area to the west of Exeter Road was reclaimed land, as Exeter Road originally ran along the seafront. Some houses near the station in Littleham were built for railway workers. Victorian architecture in Exmouth is characterised by brick…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6200, -3.4130
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Exmouth
- Postcode
- EX8 1PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Official site
- www.exmouthmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Exmouth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exmouth?
- Exmouth is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.6200°, -3.4130°.
- Is Exmouth wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Exmouth. Check ahead for specific facilities.