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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ^ The beach at Beer, 2015 @JurassicMags FOOD • CULTURE • ARTS • SHOPPING • EVENTS #JurassicMags Try the Chef’s specials at

Fresh Fish Daily Being by the sea, there’s lots of ﬁ sh on our menu all year round and Chef loves to create delicious, affordable specials on a daily basis from fresh ingredients delivered to our kitchens each day by our trusted local suppliers.

With seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and fantastic views over Lyme Bay and Cobb Harbour, where else would you go for your daily ﬁ sh (and chips!)?

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discover the soul inside: of The Axe Valley A week in... | 6 Some ideas on how to spend a Welcome to the 2015 edition of Axe Magazine, week in The Axe Valley an annual publication aiming to provide a richer, Seaton Jurassic | 8 deeper, more enjoyable guide to everything that Find out more about the new Jurassic Coast visitors centre in Seaton The Axe Valley has to offer. 11 The Axe Valley has something for everyone. The powerful river at its heart winds through Accommodation | the market town of Axminster, which connects the valley to Exeter and London via the Looking for somewhere to stay? south west mainline. Down river the water opens out into the expansive Axe Estuary, Check out these great places... which is a bird spotters haven. Alongside this runs the wonderful Seaton Tramway with Floods of 2014 | 16 views of Axmouth, connecting the mile-long seafront of Seaton to the charming town of Colyton. Along the coast is the traditional and sleepy ﬁ shing village of Beer, which is Find out how the Tramway recovered tucked away amid the white stone cliffs. from the devastating floods of 2014 Events | 20 river cottage Don’t miss these selection of events in and around the Axe Valley Gift Ideas | 21 Pick up a great gift or souvenir on 20 12 your stay and support local craft For the kids | 32 events Days out and colouring fun!

Axe Magazine 2015 www.jurassiccoastmagazine.co.uk Design & Print: Coastline Creative Ltd [email protected] Photography: Matt Austin Images [email protected] zebras? Editor/Features: Lucie Simic seaton jurassic [email protected] Features/Social Media: Ross Packman [email protected] Advertising: Marie Austin [email protected] Disclaimer: The information, views and opinions expressed in Axe Magazine are intended as a guide only. All information is correct at the time of going to print, and the publisher accepts no liability for error, damage or loss. 8 6

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3 Wetlands, Trains & Trams...

World-renowned for its historic production of carpets and now home to the famous River Cottage, Axminster sits at the head of a valley ﬁ lled with picturesque villages and unspoilt countryside. At the coast the River Axe meets the ancient port of Axmouth and resort town of Seaton, home to the new £4m Seaton Jurassic visitor’s centre.

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5 AXE MAGAZINE 2015 -FEATURE- A WEEK IN THE AXE VALLEY WORDS: Lucie Simic

he pretty little market town of Axminster sits at the heart of the Axe Valley in East Devon, and Tit’s the perfect place for those of you who want to enjoy a real taste of West Country living. Part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Axe Valley is just a short drive from the famous Jurassic Coast and it’s also home to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage ^ River Cottage Canteen and Deli – so foodie or fossil hunter, you’ll be in your element.

The Axe Valley Bird and Animal Park sits in the Axe Valley, near Axminster, and is one of those lesser-known little zoos that take visitors by surprise. Home to all kinds of birds and mammals (including zebra!), this is a friendly wildlife park that encourages visitors to take their time and engage with the animals wherever possible.

The Lyme Bay Winery, originally Lyme Bay Cider Co., was founded on a dream to leave the city and return to the West Country to live. Twenty years later and Lyme Bay Winery is producing an award-winning selection of ciders, country wines, meads, fruit liqueurs and cream liqueurs.

East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley is also home to the Seaton Tramway – which operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton. The picturesque route travels ^ Axe Valley Bird & Animal Park alongside the River Axe Estuary through two nature reserves and gives an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.

In nearby Beer you can bring out your inner child and ride the Beer Heights Light Railway at Pecorama, considered by many the ﬁ nest 7¼ inch gauge railway in Britain.

Further information: www.rivercottage.net www.tram.co.uk www.axevalleypark.co.uk www.pecorama.info www.lymebaywinery.co.uk

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7 AXE MAGAZINE 2015 -FEATURE- A NEW ERA FOR SEATON WORDS: Ross Packman

In development since 2001, the ﬁ nished attraction will represent the cumulative efforts of the resident-run Seaton Visitor Centre Trust, three local authorities and a number of generous donations from the Heritage Lottery Fund. On completion, running of the centre will be handed over to the Devon Wildlife Trust, a charitable organisation dedicated to protecting the natural heritage of the county.

pening its doors for the very ﬁ rst time in 2015, Seaton Jurassic The Seaton Jurassic team hope to have the welcome area, cafe and shop Opromises to offer visitors the 250 million-year story of evolution, open by July ‘15 and the completed exhibition halls ready by Christmas. wildlife and geology on the Jurassic Coast. Further information: Over a decade in the planning, this £4m visitor attraction will take advantage of Seaton’s geologically unique location, with examples of www.eastdevon.gov.uk/seatonjurassic the Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous eras all within a short distance.

Set to contain an interactive exhibition celebrating the wealth of natural wonders in the area, Seaton Jurassic will provide detailed displays on the Undercliffs National Nature Reserve, Beer’s iconic chalk cliffs and the Axe Estuary, an internationally important habitat for migrating waterfowl and containing several Sites of Special Scientiﬁ c Interest.

The site will also house Seaton’s new Tourist Information Centre, providing an invaluable resource to anyone visiting the Jurassic Coast and share a central position with the southern terminus of the Seaton Tramway, which attracts 10,000 visitors every year.

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10 AXE MAGAZINE 2015 – ANDREWSHAYES – – PERRYHILL FARM – HOLIDAY PARK heated pool great location

erryhill Farm Cottage is a newly uxury holiday caravans for hire and Prenovated holiday cottage situated in the Lsale, pitches for tents, tourers and beautiful Coly Valley, designated an Area of motorhomes, set in beautiful East Devon Outstanding Natural Beauty, deep in the East countryside but just 15 minutes drive to Devon countryside and close to the World the Jurassic Coast. Heritage Jurassic Coast giving access to the South West Coast Path. Perryhill Farm is a Four star facilities include covered heated small working farm with calves, sheep, geese, pool, residents bar and takeaway, children’s runner ducks and chickens and guests are play areas, games room and dedicated welcome to help collect the eggs. The ﬁ elds great places dog exercise areas. border the River Coly where you can stroll or Rating: AA 4 pennants, picnic at your leisure petting our beautiful David Bellamy Gold Award Arab mare along the way. to stay... Camping pitches from: £15.50 per night Rating: ★★★★ Enjoy England Holiday caravan hire: £265 - £715 per week Bedrooms: 2 (sleeps 4/6) (Mar - Nov) Short breaks available. Weekly rate: £250 - £650 (Open all year) Short breaks & seasonal offers: Available Tel: 01404 808 548 Fax: 01404 831 893 Tel: 01404 871 551 Web: www.andrewshayes.co.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.perryhillfarmcottage.co.uk Find us at: Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7DY Find us at: Farway, Colyton EX24 6DH

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11 bread making, id you know that River Cottage is an award-winning cookery school, fish skills, Dwith over 30 inspiring courses to choose from? cheese making, Whether you are an amateur cook, food enthusiast or a full-blown smallholder, curing & smoking, there’s a course to inspire you. Lasting from one to four days, our courses hosted by the River Cottage team of expert chefs and authors have an emphasis pig butchery, on local, seasonal produce with a nose-to-tail approach. gardening

We’ve got plenty of courses to inspire you – bread making, ﬁsh skills, cheese and more... making, curing and smoking, pig butchery, gardening, or our one day classic cookery school courses.

We offer unforgettable dining experiences at River Cottage HQ too. Where else do you start your meal with a tractor ride and canapés in a yurt, complete with wood burner and hay bales?

You can enjoy one of our Friday or Saturday nights, complete with six courses, or bring the family for Sunday lunch in our threshing barn or sixteenth century farmhouse. Dine with a difference and book one of our special music nights, where the ﬁnest musical talent perform for you in our intimate barn setting.

For a special occasion, you can hire our farmhouse or threshing barn with a private chef for the evening, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, hen or stag parties. You can even hold your country wedding with us!

Throughout the year we throw open the gates of River Cottage HQ for a variety of exciting big events. We host our popular Spring Food Fair in May and our Summer Fair in August, with cookery demos, hands-on cooking masterclasses and great food. There’s plenty of entertainment for the kids with pig-racing, zorbing and falconry displays.

River Cottage HQ, based at Park Farm, near Axminster, and our award-winning Canteen and Deli in Axminster town centre, are both just a stone’s throw from the Jurassic Coast.

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hile many European cities now offer trams as a convenient, environmentally friendly Wmethod of transport, there are few that offer the opportunity to cruise sedately through an internationally important wetland and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Seaton Tramway can trace its origins back to 1949, the Lancaster Electrical Company in Barnet, North London and its tram enthusiast owner, Claude Lane. Rising from the ashes of Beeching’s mass railway closures, Lane succeeded in purchasing the Seaton to Colyton section and proceeded to ship what would become the tramway’s track system from Eastbourne in East Sussex.

Sadly, Lane never saw the tramway completed, dying of a heart attack on the 2nd April 1971. Allan Gardner took up the mantle as Managing Director and with assistance from staff and volunteers alike, ﬁ nally saw the full tramway route completed in 1980. From its humble origins, the tramway has grown to encompass a ﬂ eet of thirteen cars, all 1:2 replicas of classic designs from British cities, including the only remaining tram from the former Exeter system still in service.

Exceptional ﬂ ooding on the evening of Valentine’s Day 2014 saw sections of the track bed washed from beneath the tramway as the River Axe burst its banks and swept all before it. Power supply was also affected and the riverside depot in Seaton was inundated with ﬂ ood water. This saw the Tramway forced to postpone their re-opening for the year, timed to coincide with the school half-term holidays. A reduced service between Colyton and Colyford was introduced while the half-mile section of damaged track was repaired, costing hundreds of thousands of pounds and six weeks of lost trade.

Further information: Happily, on reopening, the Tramway saw a boost to visitor numbers, seeing in excess of the www.tram.co.uk 90,000 visitors the Tramway attracts every year, eager to experience a slower mode of travel and the chance to experience the wildlife of an internationally important wetland.

‘ Exceptional ﬂ ooding on the evening of Valentine’s Day 2014 saw sections of the track bed washed from beneath the tramway as the River Axe burst its banks‘

WE MAKE SOURDOUGH BREAD DAILY LYME REGIS • ROUSDON • POUNDBURY • PLYMOUTH • WWW.OURBAKERIES.COM Axe MAGAZINE 2015 - Events april august 26th Apr | Axe Vale Point to Point 9th - 16th August | Beer Regatta events See www.pointtopoint.co.uk for details Visit www.beer-regatta.co.uk for more information Event dates are subject to change and may september are correct at time 23rd - 24th May | River Cottage 5th Sept | Seaton Carnival of print. We would Spring Food Fair Grand Carnival Procession from 8pm always encourage 10am - 4pm, See www.rivercottage.net for details th you to check with the 12 Sept | Colyton Carnival 25th May | Colyton Grand Carnival Procession from 7.30pm organisers prior to Vintage Tractor Run attending the event. 19th Sept | Axminster Carnival 10am - 4pm, See www.colyton.co.uk for details Grand Carnival Procession from 8pm june 26th Sept | Colyford Goose Fayre See www.colyfordvillage.co.uk for details 20th - 21st June | Axe Vale Festival Visit www.axevalefestival.org.uk for information october 9th - 18th Oct | Beer july R&B Festival 24th - 26th July | Visit www.beerblues.co.uk for information. Branscombe Festival See www.branscombefestival.co.uk for details

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21 A LOVE OF CELEBRATING GARDENING FOR OVER THE JOY OF 50 YEARS GARDENING, HOME & LEISURE

true family business, Otter Nurseries celebrated its 50th A anniversary last year. Our garden centre offers visitors to the GARDEN area a great day out for everyone, with a superb restaurant, free parking and all year round opening.

Founded in 1964 by Malcolm and Marilyn White, Otter Nurseries has grown considerably, with thousands of visitors returning each year to discover the latest trends in gardening. Malcolm and Marilyn are still active in the business, and are often found helping visitors in the plant centre, such is their love of gardening and plants. As well as the huge variety of plants HOME on sale, from spring bulbs, summer bedding, hardy annuals, shrubs, trees, fruit and vegetables – many of which are grown on site - there is also much more that can be enjoyed during a visit.

Our extensive shop offers fashionable clothing and accessories, home and garden furniture, crafts, kitchenware and bird-care essentials. Visitors will love browsing through the many retail areas CAFÉ and discovering gifts to take home for friends and relatives.

Located in Ottery St Mary in the Otter Valley, Otter Nurseries has a large restaurant serving a wide selection of food, locally sourced and cooked in the onsite kitchens. From home-made cakes to steak dinners, visitors can enjoy a freshly-prepared meals in the comfort of the indoor or outdoor dining areas, perfect for a sunny day.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you to our family-friendly garden centre. FURNITURE

Opening hours at Ottery St. Mary are 9am -5.30pm Mon to Sat, Sundays 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Late night Wednesdays to 8pm (March to December).

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23 -FEATURE- COLYTON’S HISTORICAL PAST WORDS: Lucie Simic

ying within an Area of Outstanding Natural LBeauty, Colyton is an historic medieval town set take a stroll through in the Axe Valley, whose fortunes were based on ‘ the rich wool trade of the 14th and 15th centuries. the meadows by the side The circular street arrangement is typically Saxon and along its winding streets many interesting of the river where an buildings dating back to these times can be seen. abundance of bluebells, At the heart of the town is Market Place and St orchids and aromatic Andrews Church, which dates back a thousand wild garlic grow years to Norman times. The large West Window is ‘ a jewel, and the lantern tower, added in the 15th century, is thought to be based on the Bruges Cloth Hall Tower. There is an interesting range of individual shops, owned and run by local people who are happy to welcome you. Traditional inns and tea shops offer a wide variety of refreshment and food.

The Colyton Heritage Centre is located in the historic Merchant’s House, in Market Place. This house was once the home of a wealthy cloth merchant and has many ﬁ ne features including an elegant decorative ceiling, Tudor ﬁ replace and medieval wall mural.

During the season there are exhibitions of local interest, a gift shop, and a Family History Service Point with local experts to help you with research. History Walks are on a Thursday at 2pm beginning April 2nd.

Part of the scenic walking route, the East Devon Way, passes through Colyton as it follows the lovely Coly River valley towards Farway. At Chantry bridge, take a stroll through the meadows by the side of the river where an abundance of bluebells, orchids and aromatic wild garlic grow. Kingﬁ shers can often be spotted and other inhabitants of the riverbanks. The last remaining oak bark tannery in England sits on the banks of the Coly River by Chantry Bridge in Colyton.

Further information:

www.colytonheritagecentre.org

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Sculpture Trail around the town Local & Regional Art Exhibitions Demonstrations, NK Rare Knitwear Workshops & Community Activities Open Studios & Creative Fairs at Weekends wearable works of art Nicola Kathrens: a purveyor of striking and original knitwear

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Did you know in the cobble-stoned courtyard of the Town Mill you can fi nd Caroline Smith, Indie Pattern designer and teacher of all ages and capabilities. In her fully equipped Sewing Studio sewing geeks can get a fabulous fi x of sublime fabrics and take a peek at her vintage inspired Indie Sewing Patterns designed and manufactured here by the sea side.

atching her students becoming frustrated by the incompatibility Wbetween commercial patterns and our High Street sizing, Caroline and Team set about designing patterns that fi t and fl atter modern curves. The elegantly packaged patterns come multi-sized from 4-20 (and ages 4-10 in the children’s range). They are simple enough for the novice stitcher; vintage in style but cleverly cut so that you can wear your creation everyday or indeed for a special occasion. “I’ve made the Sweetheart & Blitz in printed cotton and denim and I’m now feeling confi dent for a fancy fabric”.

Weekly classes, weekend workshops, after school textile clubs, children’s parties and Hen parties all take place in the chic attic studio.

People come from all over the country, and indeed Europe, to seek out Caroline’s wealth of sewing and design experience. During her two to four day workshops which are suited to all from the complete novice to the more experienced, not only do you receive a free pattern, you also leave with new friends, fond memories and a frock that ﬁ ts! oh and the conﬁ dence and knowledge to say: “MADE IT MYSELF” They have just launched 3 newbie Patterns: “Miss Maguire” a lovely ‘Create your very own three piece. kitchen table couture And “Little Miss & Me” a range of across age groups patterns for adults, with Sew LaDiDa BUY PATTERNS ONLINE AT children and teenagers! Starting with “Miss Dolly” and “Little Miss Dolly”. sewladidavintage.com Vintage patterns’ To buy a pattern or book a workshop visit www.sewladidavintage.com AXE MAGAZINE 2015 Pinhay House Care Home “your home from home by the sea” Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3RQ Tel: 01297 445626 [email protected] www.pinhayhouse.co.uk

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^ Looking out to sea from Beer ^ Seaton Bay looking towards Seaton Hole AXE MAGAZINE 2015 -FEATURE- KIDS ACTIVITIES WORDS: Lucie Simic The Axe Valley Wildlife Park he Axe Valley is the perfect destination for the holiday of a lifetime. A lovely outing for all the family TFor kids and adults, this beautiful area is packed full of fascinating where you can see zebras, meerkats, history, amazing places to visit, wonderful eateries and superb places chipmunks, birds of prey and much more. to stay.

But, if you’re wondering how to keep the kids occupied, then look no further. The Axe Valley is on the doorstep of some of the regions best attractions. Ranging from animals to gardens and trains to caves; the Burrow Axe Valley really does have it all. Just take a look; Farm Gardens

Enjoy almost 10 acres of wonderfully landscaped gardens that have been created from scratch over the last 50 years. Great for a relaxing family day out in beautiful surroundings Beer Heights with a lovely tearoom selling homemade cream teas. Light Railway Considered by many the ﬁ nest 7.25 inch gauge railway in Britain, the route includes bridges, extensive sidings, one impressively steeply graded, set in the hillside above Wildway Park with Axminster wonderful views over Lyme Bay to distant Portland Bill. Museum Discover the history of Axminster at the town’s museum. This free to visit museum was once the local police station and courthouse! Various collections ranging from agricultural tools to carpets, old photographs to archaeology and more! The museum is open between May and September.

Beer Quarry Caves

The ultimate for any explorer. Trained guides give you an hour-long tour of this vast man made complex of underground caverns. The kids will love discovering the tunnels and caves, especially if they have a torch!

Further information: www.axevalleypark.co.uk www.pecorama.info www.burrowfarmgardens.co.uk www.beerquarrycaves.co.uk

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33 AXE MAGAZINE 2015 -FEATURE- here are many fabulous and unique wedding venues on the TJurassic Coast which certainly provide the wow factor! COASTAL This wedding location is not to be missed, if you have a keen interest in sheer natural beauty. So, it will be no surprise that such a rare combination of stunningly beautiful coast and seaside makes this WEDDINGS a truly special location for any bride and groom planning to marry WORDS: Lucie Simic in style. Reception venues along the Jurassic Coast include country houses, hotels, inns and historic buildings. More unusual venues include a windmill and botanical gardens.

See below some businesses you may ﬁ nd useful to plan your dream day…

• The Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis is a quirky and unusual wedding venue set in the heart of England’s ﬁ rst natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by 95 miles of truly stunning coastline, it boasts magniﬁ cent sea views over Lyme Bay from the both the auditorium and the exterior balcony of the upstairs bar.

• Cranberries Hideaway is situated in the AONB in East Devon. Set high up on a hill the venue boasts amazing views of the Axe Valley and Jurassic Coast, giving you a country wedding with a Jurassic coast view.

• Lady Margaret’s Medieval Hall in Honiton, Devon is available for hire for civil wedding ceremonies. Formerly St Margaret’s Chapel, the hall has been beautifully refurbished in 2011 and is now a licensed venue for intimate civil marriages.

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