Seaton Sea Front

DevonCoastalFun for all ages

Key info

Category

Coastal

Opening times

Open all year

Region

Devon

Postcode

EX12 2RD

About this attraction

About Seaton Sea Front

Seaton Sea Front stretches along the edge of this charming seaside town in East Devon, offering visitors direct access to one of England's most geologically significant coastlines. The beach is composed of smooth pebbles and shingle, sheltered by low cliffs and bounded by the River Axe estuary to the north and the red sandstone cliffs leading towards Axmouth to the south.

The promenade is ideal for a leisurely walk, with views across Lyme Bay towards the Dorset coast. The area is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, making it of special interest to fossil hunters and geology enthusiasts. The beach provides safe swimming during summer months and is well-suited for families with access to amenities in the town centre. A natural feature of note is the shingle ridges, shaped by centuries of coastal processes, which create a distinctive landscape found nowhere else on the English coast.

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Driving or walking?Postcode EX12 2RD
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Seaton Sea Front, Devon · Great Scenic Journeys