Traditional county: Devon · District / Borough: East Devon · Region: South West
Explore Axminster, Devon with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Axminster map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Axminster, Devon, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Axminster |
| Traditional County | Devon |
| District / Borough | East Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.782103 |
| Longitude | -2.999408 |
| Place Type | Town |
Axminster, where the River Axe flows with a quiet persistence, has long held its place as a market town at the eastern edge of Devon, its history deeply entwined with the wool trade and the fertile lands surrounding it. It lies 6.8 km north-east of Colyton (from Colyton: bearing 48°T, OS grid SY 296 985), and is situated south-south-west of Smallridge village. The town's economy, once reliant on the rhythmic clatter of looms and the bustling trade of its market square, now finds a more diverse footing, though the echo of its agricultural roots remains, a subtle scent on the breeze. The surrounding landscape, a gentle unfolding of green hills and meandering waterways, offers a quiet beauty, a canvas upon which centuries of human endeavour have been painted. Within the heart of Axminster, the Minster Church of St Mary and St. George stands as a venerable sentinel, its ancient stones whispering tales of faith and community through the ages. Though no grand universities grace its immediate vicinity, the spirit of learning is subtly present, a quiet pursuit in the lives of its people. The town's character, forged by generations of farmers and traders, carries a grounded resilience, a practical wisdom that feels as enduring as the sturdy stone of its older buildings. The annual Axminster Carnival, a vibrant burst of colour and sound, offers a modern-day testament to the enduring community spirit that has always been the lifeblood of this East Devon market town.
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Explore Axminster, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.782103, -2.999408. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |