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Contact Us What's In Axminster is for everyone Do you have a question about Axminster? Are you an Axminster based business or group who would like to be included on our website? Would you like us to list your Axminster event on our website? Please do not hesitate to get in touch via our email or with the boxes here. Let's Chat Do you have a question about Axminster? Are you an Axminster based business or group who would like to be included on our website? Would you like us to list your Axminster event on our website? Please do not hesitate to get in touch. Live Chat We will respond as fast as we can! Email media@waffle.org.uk Social Media First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! Get Monthly Updates Be the first to find out about events, updates and everything Axminster. Email Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

Attractions Axminster wouldn't be Axminster without experiences Axminster may be the only town where you can see a carpet loom, alpacas and beautiful wildlife all in a day. There are stories to be read and be written by going to all these different attractions amid your time shopping and trying all the food. Filter by Category All Independent Community Organisation Historical Museums Tourist Information Wildlife Sort by Goren Farm Burrow Farm Gardens The Guildhall The Flamingo Pool The Minster Church Axe Valley Wildlife Park Street Banners For The Love of a Railway Little Orchard Alpacas The Heritage Centre

Food and Drink Warning: this page will make you hungry. Next to carpets, Axminster is best known for its places to eat. There is incredible variety for every meal of the day. You could be craving waffles, pizza, or a good cup of coffee and you will find it in Axminster. You'll find a great time in so many settings no matter if you're going out or ordering in. Full menus will be available on individual websites. Filter by Category All Independent Cafe Pub Restaurants Take Out Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner Serving Home & Hand Made Burgers Chinese Food Coffee & Tea Filled Rolls Fish & Chips Indian Food Italian Food Kebab Pizza Thai Food Sort by High Grange Devon Azura Tapas and Cocktails Arts Cafe The Bakehouse Ric's Kitchen Belluno The Filling Station Axe Valley Kebab House Lucky House Lemon Plaice The Conservative Club The Lamb Inn The Axminster Inn The Red Lion The Castle Inn The Ale Way Costa Axminster Complete Meats Safar Cinnamons Load More

Axminster Foodie Weekend Get ready for a Bank Holiday Binge Friday 24th and Monday 27th of May, we are hosting two brilliant local food festivals! With both of these and all of our brilliant independent cafes, you are going to be eating like royalty! 24th May 2024 Axminster Eats Boutique The pop up street food market is a community feast that takes place on Friday evenings during the summer. You and your friends are warmly invited to our market to find a range of street food from around the world. More Info 27th May 2024 Gate To Plate Axminster The inaugural Axminster Gate to Plate in October 2023 was a great success, attracting some 60 stallholders and 7,000 people to the town. Now, courtesy of funding from East Devon District Council and Axminster Town Council, the festival is returning in a springtime bank holiday slot. More Info Support Local Businesses While you're in town, make sure to pay a visit to all our amazing independents for unforgettable food and drinks! Food & Drink

Places to Stay Axminster has a place for everyone The perfect base is an important part of your stay. If you want to stay in Axminster or visit the surrounding areas, we have the perfect places for you to stay when you need a rest from your adventures. Filter by Category All Independent B&B Glamping Hotel Sort by High Grange Devon Kerrington House Jurassic Glamping The George Hotel

Shopping There's something special about shopping in Axminster Axminster is defined by its independents. There is something to be found for everyone, whether that someone is yourself or a loved one, where it's somewhere familiar or somewhere you can only find here. It wouldn't be Axminster without its shops and the amazing locals who make them possible. Filter by Category All Independent Home & Hand Made Antiques Books Butchers Cards Charity Clothes Country Supplies Disability Fabric Florist Food Shopping Gifts Hair & Beauty Home Jewellery Organic Food Pet Stationary Supermarket Sweets Tools Wholefood & Farm Goods Wines Sort by Axminster Carpets Axminster Bed Centre Pets at Home Devon Appliances The Recycling Shop The Old Chapel Antiques and Lifestyle Centre The Fabric Shop West Street Picture Framing Courtesy Care Bolts Hair and Body Cloud Nine Florist The Crafty Hobbit Complete Meats Ganesha Wholefoods The Cooperative Axminster & South Street Tesco Axminster Bradfords RKL Tools Mole Avon Friends of Arc Load More

Map of Axminster There's an explorer in all of us. Maps are an important part of a town. Whether your a local looking for something specific or you want to plan your visit, the map of Axminster will be a crucial part of your journey. All businesses listed on the Axminster Map can be found across this website in more detail.

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Explore Our Town What's in Axminster? A Community Woven Together Like our town, the What's In Axminster pro ject has been stitched to gether by our community. United by the desire to share all the things that make Axminster what it is, we wish to share every little small town secret: the heavenly coffees, exciting historic town events and every place to explore on and off the path. ​ About Us Events Calendar Food & Drink Shopping Upcoming Events Dementia Awareness Evening Wed, 15 May Axminster Heritage Centre 15 May 2024, 18:00 – 19:15 Axminster Heritage Centre, Thomas Whitty House, Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH, UK 15 May 2024, 18:00 – 19:15 Axminster Heritage Centre, Thomas Whitty House, Silver St, Axminster EX13 5AH, UK Axminster Care Service and Dementia Friendly Axminster present an evening for dementia awareness. Certificates will be issued to attendees wishing to receive one. Share Learn more John Lydon/Johnny Rotton Wed, 15 May The Guildhall 15 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:00 The Guildhall, 5 West St, Axminster EX13 5NX, UK 15 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:00 The Guildhall, 5 West St, Axminster EX13 5NX, UK He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. Share Details The New Jersey Boys Fri, 17 May The Guildhall 17 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:30 The Guildhall, 5 West St, Axminster EX13 5NX, UK 17 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:30 The Guildhall, 5 West St, Axminster EX13 5NX, UK Yes, they are back by overwhelming demand. This hit show, a favourite in Axminster, continues to play to sell-out audiences throughout the U.K. Share Details View All Events A Delicious Bank Holiday More Info Contact Do you have a question about Axminster? Are you an Axminster based business or group who would like to be included on our website? Would you like us to list your Axminster event on our website? Please do not hesitate to get in touch via our email or with the boxes here. media@waffle.org.uk First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Events Axminster has always been a town for celebrations. It used to be that every time a carpet was finished, the church bells were rung to commemorate it. Today, there is a packed calendar of events that celebrate all aspects of our beautiful town, from its past to its present. From our annual historic Cherry Fayre, to lighting the town up at Christmas, to wizarding scavenger hunts, this is only the beginning of the excitement that flows through the streets of Axminster. All upcoming events are listed here. Events Calendar May 2024 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18:00 Dementia Awareness Evening +1 more +2 more 16 17 19:30 The New Jersey Boys +1 more 18 19 15:30 A Spring In Your Step - Afternoon Concert +1 more +2 more 20 21 18:30 Axminster Hospital League of Friends Annual Open Meeting +1 more 22 19:30 'The History of Lodge Virtue & Honor No. 494 Since Its Formation in 1844,' a talk by Jim Rowe & Andrew Moulding +1 more 23 24 16:00 Axminster Eats Boutique +1 more 25 10:00 Crabtree Loom Demonstration +1 more 26 11:00 Skate Park Jams +2 more +3 more 27 10:00 Gate to Plate Axminster +1 more +2 more 28 29 30 10:00 Table-Top Sale and Coffee Morning +1 more 31 19:00 May Giant Giggle +1 more 1 10:00 Axminster Repair Cafe +2 more +3 more 2 3 4 5 6 10:00 The Monthly Catalyst +1 more +2 more 7 8 19:30 Charity Concert by Exeter Male Voice Choir +1 more 9 19:00 Craig Morris at Axminster Spiritual Group +1 more +2 more Weekly Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday California Fitness Circuits 6pm - 6:45pm 7pm - 7:45pm Go To Page The Minster Bell Ringing Practice 7:30 pm - 9 pm Go to Page Woodbury Community Hall Scottish Dancing 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Contemporary Dance 6 pm - 7 pm Go to Page The Flamingo Pool Aqua Fit 10am - 10:45am Aqua Gym 6:15pm - 8:45 pm Music Swim 7pm - 8pm Go to Page Pippins Community Fridge Drop In 9 am - 12 pm Volunteer Maintenance + Gardening Team 9:30 am - 4 pm Bonfire Guitars Go to Page The Guildhall Zumba 10 am - 10:50 am Hatha Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 am Community Crafts 12 pm - 3 pm Go to Page Scout Hut Beavers Cubs Go to Page LED Sports Centre Dancercise 9:30 am Step 10:30 am Studio Cycling 5:30 pm Circuits 6:15 pm Go to Page Waffle Socially Prescribed Support Group Go to Page Tuesday Axe Valley Axe Valley Netball Club Juniors 5pm - 9pm Hourly Sessions Term Time Only Go to Page LED Sports Centre Body Conditioning 9:30am Pure Stretch 10:30am Pilates 5:30pm Bodyblitz 6:30pm Go to Page Pippins Drug & Alcohol Recovery 10am - 2pm ​ Go to Page California Fitness Legs, Bums, Tums 6pm - 7pm Spinning 7:30pm - 8:15pm Go To Page The Library Story and Craft Time 9:30am - 10am (0-3 yrs) Baby Weighing 9:30am - 10am Go to Page Scout Hut Scouts Go to Page The Flamingo Pool Aqua Fit 10am - 10:45am Aqua Gym 6:15pm - 8:45 pm Public Rehab 7pm - 8pm Go to Page The Masonic Hall Yoga 9:30am - 10:45am Go to Page Waffle Tech Tuesday 10am - 12pm Talking Cafe 11am - 12pm Chess Club 2pm - 4pm Magic the Gathering 6:30pm - 9pm Go to Page The Guildhall Pilates 10am - 10:50am Nourish 9am - 2pm Thai Yoga 6:15pm 7:30pm Go to Page The Minster Holy Communion 10am - 10:30am ​ Go to Page Woodbury Community Hall Karate 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Go to Page Wednesday California Fitness Boxercise 6pm - 7pm Kettlebells 7:30pm - 8:15pm Go To Page LED Sports Centre Dancercise 9:30am Boxercise 10:30am Kettlebells 5:15pm Pure Stretch 6:15pm Go to Page Woodbury Community Hall Art Class 10 am - 12:30 pm Go to Page The Flamingo Pool Aqua Fit 10am - 10:45am ​ Go to Page The Minster Warm Wednesdays 12pm - 1:30pm Until Summer Go to Page The Football Club Karizma Majorettes 5pm - 8pm Go to Page Pippins Axminster Community Cafe 9am - 11:30am (1st and 3rd Weds of Month) No Toy Left Behind 1pm - 4pm Singing Matters 6:30pm - 8pm Go to Page The Guildhall Zumba 10am - 10:50am Glamour and Confidence Burlesque 6:15pm - 7:15pm LEROC Dance 8pm - 10pm Go to Page Waffle Lloyds Community Bank 9am - 3pm Knit and Natter 10am - 12pm Waffle Walks 10am - 12pm Lego Club 6:30pm - 8pm Cafe French Club 7pm - 8:15pm Go to Page Thursday Axe Valley Axe Valley Netball Club Adults Beginners/Refreshers 7pm - 8pm Pay and Play 8pm - 9pm Go to Page LED Sports Centre Body Conditioning 9:30am Core Conditioning 10:15am Walking Netball 5pm Dance-Fit 5:30pm Go to Page Pippins Axminster Job Club 9am - 12pm Home Educators Cooking Club 1pm - 3pm No Toy Left Behind 1pm - 4pm Headlight Young People's Mental Health Support 6:30pm - 8pm Go to Page California Fitness Spinning 6pm - 7pm Bouncercise 7pm - 7:30pm Trojans 7:15pm - 8:15pm Go To Page The Library Story and Craft Time 9:30am - 10am (0-3 yrs) Baby Weighing 9:30am - 10am Scrabble Club 10:30am - 2pm Craft and Chat 1pm - 4pm Go to Page Waffle Archway Book Club 6pm - 7:45pm 1st and 3rd Thurs of Month Board Games Club 6pm - 8:30pm Pokémon Club 6pm - 8pm Go to Page The Flamingo Pool Aqua Fit 10am - 10:45am ​ Go to Page The Masonic Hall Axminster Spiritual Group 7pm Every 2 weeks Go to Page Woodbury Community Hall Art Class 2 pm - 4:30 pm Contemporary Dance 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Go to Page The Guildhall Nourish 9am - 2pm Go to Page The Minster Lunchtime Concerts 12:30 Seasonally Go to Page Friday California Fitness Circuits 6pm - 6:45pm Go To Page LED Sports Centre Dancercise 9:30am Core Conditioning 10:30am This Girl Can 11:30am Kettlebells 5:15pm Go to Page The Flamingo Pool Public Rehab 9am - 10am Go to Page Pippins Baby Cafe with Little Pips 10am - 11:30am No Toy Left Behind 1pm - 4pm LIFE Community 6pm - 9pm Go to Page The Football Club Bingo 8pm Every 2 Weeks Go to Page Waffle Live Music 7:30pm - 10pm Go to Page The Guildhall Fit Steps 10am - 11am Musbury Toddler Group 9:30am - 11:30am Go to Page Woodbury Community Hall Karate 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Go to Page Saturday California Fitness Boot Camp 7:30am - 8:30am Go To Page Pippins ​ No Toy Left Behind 1pm - 4pm Go to Page The Flamingo Pool Inflatable Session 2pm - 3pm Go to Page Waffle Board Games Cafe 6pm ​ Go to Page LED Sports Centre Circuits 9:15am - 10:15am Mixed Vinyasa Yoga 10:15am Functional Fit 12pm - 12:30pm Go to Page The Library Lego Club 10:30am - 12:30am Go to Page Sunday LED Sports Centre Get Active Gym 9:30am Functional Fitness 11:30am Go to Page The Minster Sunday Service 10:30am 8am on 2nd Sunday of Month Go to Page Pippins Methodist Church Meet 10:30am Go to Page

About us We're just a bunch of locals that love Axminster. What's In Axminster is a community led project that aims to capture Axminster's spirit and charm for the benefit of its locals and those who want to visit. We have curated a complete list of every business, community group and event that is based in our town to make navigating the town quicker and easier. ​ Along our journey of curating this site, we have lived every day discovering more and more about everything that is in Axminster. We have made friends and learned the town's past and stories. We have captured new sights and seen everyday scenes at new angles. We know first hand that Axminster is a town like no other. There is the small town spirit you see in the films, the friendly faces and unforgettable experiences. Axminster is a town that will always make your day. Meet the Team This project would not be possible without our team of local talented volunteer developers, writers and photographers. Find out more about them below. Director & Designer Matt Smith Matt is best known for his community work, in particular for being one of the Directors at Waffle and bringing to life our Community Waffle House. It is that community dedication that gave him the idea for What's In Axminster and the website you are looking at right now. Writer & Designer Chessie Dowdeswell Chessie is a local writer who has just achieved a first class honours degree in Creative Writing. She has used her years of living in Axminster to bring it to life with the writing across this website, including this paragraph! She is currently store manager at Swish and Flick. Business Liaison Barrie Hedges Barrie has been a brilliant supporter of What's In Axminster since the idea came around. Retired from a career in PR and journalism, he is passionate about the power of community and, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, has led projects including the street banners and For the Love of a Railway Digital Consultant Zara Aitken Zara is a freelance web developer and SEO specialist, helping small businesses get online. Between this, she manages charity projects and enjoys volunteering for local causes and doing her bit for the community. Zara represents what Axminster is all about and her invaluable contributions to What's In Axminster is just a small piece of it. Photographer Lucas Barribal Lucas is a local wildlife photographer and provides a lot of beautiful photos for our website and Instagram. He has a talent for bringing out the most beautiful features of Axminster. Photographer Terry Barker Terry is a local wildlife photographer who captures Axminster's natural beauty as well as our friendly independent businesses. He has provided us with many photos for our website and Instagram.

Groups In Axminster, we are known for our vibrant community sector. We want to make sure everyone has opportunity to engage with the town in whatever way is best for them. Here is a list of all the groups in Axminster and how to get involved with them. Filter by Category All Community Organisation Youth Sort by Axminster Chamber of Commerce Axminster Community Shed Axminster Health & Wellbeing Centre Axminster Musical Theatre Rotary Club Axminster Girlguiding Axminster Axminster & Lyme Cancer Support Axminster Junior Parkrun Axminster Job Club Lions Axminster ARC Axminster Climate Action Group Action East Devon Parkinson’s Support Group - Lyme Regis District Axminster Memory Cafe Read Easy - Axminster & Seaton Project Food Jurassic Coast Social Prescibers La Leche - Breastfeeding Support Axminster Baby Cafe Load More