Axe Valley Heritage Museum

The attractive seaside town of Seaton is situated in East Devon, midway between Sidmouth and Lyme Regis.

The museum can be found on the top floor of the Town Hall in Fore Street and is open Monday to Friday from 10.30a.m. to 12.30p.m. and 2.15p.m. to 5p.m., late May to October inclusive. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.

The museum concentrates on the lower Axe Valley and also includes the adjacent villages of Beer, Axmouth, Branscombe, Colyton http://www.colyton.co.uk and Colyford http://www.colyfordvillage.co.uk .

Seaton museum is well known for it's excellent collection of old photographs of the area. These come mainly from the E.S. Gosling collection.

There are many other displays including; The Roman site at Honeyditches, The Natural History of the area and a display of Victorian costumes. All are well worth a visit.

The museum is manned by a volunteer staff who are members of the 'Friends of Axe Valley Museum'. They will always endeavour to help any visitors with their queries. Specialist help can be given regarding the history of local families.

The museum is controlled by a company limited by guarantee, the 'Axe Valley Heritage Association' under the chairmanship of Mr Roy Chapple.

The everyday running of the museum is in the capable hands of the Curator and Secretary of the association, Mr Ted Gosling.

Large collection of excellent photographs and documents illustrating life in Seaton in past days. Archaeology, natural history and geology of the Axe valley, tradesmen's tools, Honiton lace and Victorian costume. Displays include the Roman site at Honeyditches.

OPEN: May - Oct, Tues - Fri, 10.30 - 5 (Lunch break 12.30 - 2.15)

Opening Times

30/05/2007 - 30/10/2007

Monday 10:30 - 17:00

Tuesday 10:30 - 17:00

Wednesday 10:30 - 17:00

Thursday 10:30 - 17:00

Friday 10:30 - 17:00

Saturday - Closed

Sunday - Closed

Bank Holiday - Closed