Seaton, Devon
Seaton is now a thriving sea-side
town with a population of around 6500.
Its size now, is probably not a true reflection
on how important Seaton has been over the
millennia.
The sea has always been central to Seaton. From the earliest beginnings, in pre-Roman times, the Axe estuary, now long since silted up, would have provided the ideal port for traders crossing the channel. This continued through roman times. The fosseway starts in Seaton area and the remains of a Roman Villa and Bath House are to be found here.
In Saxon times Seaton was know
as Fleet. Fleet was founded
as a medieval town in AD 1005 by Saxon
Charter and celebrated its 1000 years
in 2005. During the Napoleonic Wars a
large fort occupied a portion of the
Seafront and later a Martello tower,
all of which have know long since disappeared.
Seaton really began to grow as a seaside
resort with the coming of the railway
in 1868.
The Seaton Tramway has now replaced the Railway. the open top narrow gauge heritage trams travel between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in
East Devon's glorious Axe Valley, alongside the River Axe
estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of
the abundant wading bird life.
The beach is great for children to enjoy the pleasures of the seaside holiday and the water is ideal for swimming or water sports. Even in the height of summer the beach is never over-crowded, with room to move.
The town of Seaton has many gift shops, tea rooms and cafes to explore, along with traditional fish and chip shops, restaurants and pubs.
Seaton is also well served with Churches. Click for more details of the Churches in Seaton
For those feeling energetic there is a
putting green and 2 tennis courts as well
as a skate park and play area's.
For more information on Seaton try these web-sites:
Seaton Beach | 
Seaton Tramway | 
Seaton Beach |
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