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Nestled in the Axe Valley, Axminster is a traditional Devon market town that sits just inside the county border, with both Dorset and Somerset only a few miles away. It is perhaps best known for its carpet-making heritage, which dates back to 1755, though today the town leans more toward its identity as a hub for independent shops and the weekly Thursday market that still takes place in the heart of the town. Geographically, it is well-placed for those who appreciate the outdoors; the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty begins right on its doorstep, and the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis is only a fifteen-minute drive south. The town is also a practical jumping-off point for travel further afield, as it sits on the main railway line connecting Exeter to London Waterloo, offering a direct link to the capital that is rare for a town of this size. While it has grown over the years, it retains a compact, navigable layout centred around the Minster church, with the River Axe providing a quiet backdrop to the local landscape.