10 Must Do Activities
1. Take a trip on SEATON TRAMWAY
www.tram.co.uk
The Tramway’s narrow gauge heritage trams run through 3 miles of unspoilt countryside and two nature reserves between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton. Enjoy their special events such as “learn to drive a tram days” and birdwatching tram trips.
2. Visit SEATON JURASSIC
www.seatonjurassic.org
Seaton’s newest attraction and Devon Wildlife Trust’s first flagship visitor centre will take you on a journey through time, over land and underwater, to worlds familiar and alien. You decide where and how far to go!
3.
We invite you to Stay, Play, Explore
You’ll find some great
things to do in Seaton.
6. Walk the SOUTH WEST COAST PATH
www.southwestcoastpath.com
The famous Path, can be accessed from Cliff Field
Gardens. Perfect for a short walk or hike out on the cliff tops, its outstanding views, picturesque harbours and glorious scenery make it one of the most popular walks in the UK.
7.
Relax on the ESPLANADE AND SEAFRONT
With its flat promenade, plentiful seating, wheelchair
friendly access and beachside cafes, Seaton’s seafront is a great place to walk and enjoy the Jurassic coast’s beautiful views. Town centre shops are a short walk away from the beach, with some great
independent retailers.
Take the kids to the JURRASSIC THEMED ADVENTURE PARK
Accessed from the town’s Long Stay car park, the brand new Jurassic themed Adventure Park is a must for families. Children will enjoy zipping down the 30-foot zip wire, exploring bat themed tunnels, climbing on rocks 8. Enjoy some entertainment at SEATON GATEWAY at the cretaceous zone or swinging through Viper ropes www.seatongateway.co.uk
in the Jurassic zone.
The Gateway is an all-round centre for entertainment and community events. Situated in the heart of Seaton 4. Explore SEATON WETLANDS
at the Town Hall, it offers live music, comedy, drama and www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside
the latest in live streaming from the National Theatre, With 5 hides, nearly 4km of level trails and boardwalks Met Opera, RSC, and the Bolshoi Ballet.
through beautiful marshland and meadows alongside the River Axe, Seaton Wetlands is great for exploring 9. Discover Seaton’s History at SEATON MUSEUM and watching wildlife. Their new Stop Line Way cycle www.seatonmuseum.co.uk
path is perfect for anyone with limited mobility. Toilet Don’t miss a visit to the museum in Fore Street while facilities and off road mobility scooter hire available.
you’re in Seaton. Located next to the Town Hall, it is full of informative exhibits and reveals Seaton’s rich history
5. Enjoy going round in circles at
- occupied from Neolithic times and believed to be SEATON LABYRINTH & GEOLOGICAL TIMELINE
situated at the end of the Roman Fosse Way.
www.seatondevon.org/attractions-and-hotspots/
Seaton’s Labyrinth was constructed to celebrate the 10. Explore Parks & Gardens
1000th anniversary of the town. Its 11 circuits and Visit Seaton’s iconic Victorian Clock Tower in Seafield 60 foot diameter reveal 185 million years of evolution. Gardens; unwind in Jubilee Gardens with its beautiful Our Geological Timeline runs through the gardens telling sea view and hike up to Cliff Field Gardens to see the the story of the Earth, beginning with the formation of Labyrinth.
our planet, and using time intervals to describe key events in the evolution of life from its earliest stages to And don’t forget our PARKRUN...
the emergence of humans.
Seaton Parkrun takes place every Saturday from
9am on the esplande.
Meet at Fisherman’s gap.
@seatonparkrun
For information on attractions
in our area see Seaton’s website www.seatondevon.org
www.seatondevon.org/events
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LOCAL ARTISANS FROM DEVON, DORSET AND SOMERSET
1st Saturday in every month - April to Sept
10am-2pm Windsor Gardens/Thury Harcourt, Seaton
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July
Major Events in 2017 include:
July 1st - 2nd
Cycle Fest (see below)
Sat 15th, 10am – 4pm
Natural Seaton Festival
A celebration of the geological and ecological wealth of Seaton. Large variety of
conservation organisations, activities and workshops. Refreshments available.
See www.seatonvisitorcentretrust.org or e: [email protected]. supported by
Seaton Town Development Team
August
Sat 12th, 11- 3pm
Town Criers Competition,
Thury Harcourt Place
Town criers from across the country converge on Seaton in 18th century traditional
attire, for the annual contest lead by Seaton’s award winning crier David Craner.
Seaton Town Council and Seaton Town Development Team event
Sun 13, 7am- 1pm
Seaton Triathlon
A super relaxed Sprint, SUP Tri and Try, a tri for novice and experienced
Triathletes alike. Fully marked and marshalled route with drink stations. Welcoming
environment and a fantastic medal, come and have a go at a Triathlon. Supported
by Seaton Town Development Team
Seaton Carnival
August Sat 26 - September 2
Events on every night.
Ending on Sept 2 with the first illuminated carnival procession in East Devon.
Route: starts Trevelyan Road, Harbour Road, the Underfleet, Fore Street, Marine
Place, finishes on the Esplanade. Features individual walkers, groups, small floats;
large motorised floats illuminated with thousands of light bulbs. Look out for the
Carnival Programmes in Seaton shops.
01297 599625, or follow Seaton Carnival on Facebook.
Christmas
CHRISTMAS Lights Switch ON, CHRISTMAS Carnival
and CHRISTMAS market on FRIDAY Dec 1st, 6pm
CHRISTMAS Artisan Winter Fayre
SATURDAY DEC 9TH, 10am – 2pm
Art by the Sea
G R E AT A R T AT S T U D I O P R I C E S
DIRE C T F RO M T HE A RTIS TS
May 21, Jun 18, Jul 23,
Aug 20, Sept 24
J U B I L E E G A R D E N S • S E AT O N S E A F R O N T
FREE ENTRANCE • COVERED AREA
12 NOON - 4PM
www.facebook.com/artatjubilee e: [email protected]
featuring
Seaton Criterium
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July 2017
www.seatoncyclefest.co.uk www.facebook.com /seatoncyclefest Come join Seaton Town Development Team, Chard 1st Wheelers and
British Cycling for a spectacular day of Cycling Races on Sunday 2nd.
BC Races include men’s elite race, women’s and youth races.
Booking required. Must be British Cycling affiliated to race.
Family cycling: Kids Relay Race (register on the day) and
‘Open Cycle’ on the criterium course (sign up on the day, fees apply).
Festival village: food, family entertainment, BMX displays,
Chill-out on the beach after the cycling with DJ Izzy in session 7.00pm.