History
Colyton’s circular street arrangement is typically Saxon. Take a stroll along the winding lanes and you will see a wealth of historical buildings. Market Place features a variety of independent shops, and Colyton’s Inns are renowned for their hospitality.
A short walk will take you to the Colyton Tram Station, where you can ride the tram alongside the River Axe wetlands to Seaton. The pretty villages of Colyford, Southleigh, Northleigh and Farway lie nestled in the heart of the Coly Valley, set in East Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Colyton is ideally located for enjoying the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Gateway at Seaton.
Forthcoming Events
News & Reviews
Country Walks around Colyton for Spring
Summer is coming and it is time to get yourself outdoors. Hugh Westacott, a keen local walker, has researched and produced eight easy to follow guided routes, of varying distance and ease, to help us share his passion for our beautiful countryside. Print one of the guides off here, dust off your walking boots, and get fit in the process.
Colyton Heritage Centre - Opening again 26 March
In a few short years, the Heritage Centre has become an essential feature in Market Place. Our friendly volunteers will guide you through state of the art displays, stunning artefacts and documents. Set in a building of historical note the Centre is an excellent location to start your discovery of Colyton and the Coly Valley.
Walking Discoveries of Colyton - Start 6 April
The Colyton Parish History Society invites you to join our local guides for a walking discovery of Colyton. Even locals can discover what’s behind some walls and how Architectural features can unlock the history of buildings. Learn more about our historic monument with Saxon origin. Walks start on Thursday afternoons at 2pm from the town car park regardless of weather.
Colyton Butchers - Back to Basics!
Colyton Butchers are pleased to announce that they are doing their bit to protect our environment. They have reverted to wrapping their meats and poultry in traditional butcher’s paper, dispensing with non-biodegradable plastic film. A simple idea that is an example to us all.
Colyton Artisan Crafts Market - Wednesday 30 May
A chance to enjoy creative crafts, artisan food & drink at our many stalls. There will also be an exhibition of Feoffees historic items and a display of beautiful Elizabethan costumes. Cream teas and refreshments will be available from 10am–4pm at Colyton Town Hall. It is also the launch of Heraldic Banners display around Colyton. FREE ADMISSION.
New Homes for Colyton - Consultation
lans to build up to 80 new homes on Colyton’s former CeramTec factory site were unveiled at a public exhibition in the Town Hall on 6th February. If you missed the event, here is your chance to see it online and you can also make your comments in a special section.
Legacy to Landscape
Another great initiative from Legacy to Landscape, a three year project involving the community and celebrates a hidden area of landscape in an area of East Devon, based on the 1780s map of the Shute Estate.
Accommodation

The Cobblers Restaurant and B&B

Holyford Farm Cottages

Barritshayes Farm Cottages

Whitwell Farm Self Catering Holiday Cottages

Tritchayne Farm Cottages

Ashdown Caravan Park Ltd

Combe House - Bed & Breakfast

The Knowles - self-catering

Leacroft Touring Park

The White Cottage - Holiday Cottages

Hedge End Hideaways

The Old Bakehouse B&B

Hardy's Hill Farm
Food & Drink

The Cobblers Restaurant and B&B

DARKPLACE - Craft Brewery

The Garden Shop and Café

Seaton Tramway and Station Café

Liddon’s Dairy Tea Gardens

Rebel Town Pizza

Merchant's Tea Rooms

Colyton Take Away

The Colcombe Castle

The Kingfisher Inn

The Gerrard Arms
Market Place

Colyton Heritage Centre

Premier Stores

Soanes Cycles

Gordon & Rumsby Estate Agent

Coly Cabs - Call Vic

Central Convenience Store

The Tinderbox

Seaton Print and Design Ltd

Seaton Tramway and Station Café

Colyton Pharmacy

Chandos Books

Sean Greig Auto Repairs

Lyme Bay Winery

Dolphin House Gallery

CRW Accountants Ltd

Colyton Butchers

The Colyton Kitchen Company

Gyle 59 - Local Micro-brewery

Merchant's Tea Rooms

The Little Shop

Needlesharp Fabrics

Flix Hair Salon
Activities & Attractions

Colyton Heritage Centre

Colyton Theatre Group

King Johns Oak Timeline Cards

Soanes Cycles

Oak Bark Tannery

East Devon Ramblers

Legacy to Landscape

Liddon’s Dairy Tea Gardens

The Friends of Colyton Library (FoCL)

The Friends of St Andrew's, (FoStA)

Nunsford Nutters

Colyton Parish History Society

Enna Woodland Project

Colyton Chamber of Feoffees

Walking Discovery of Colyton - Guided History Walks

Wiscombe Park Hillclimb

Axe Valley Pedallers
Colyton is ideally located for enjoying the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Gateway at Seaton.
The quaint fishing village of Beer, the famous Cob at Lyme Regis, the Georgian resort of Sidmouth, and the Cathedral City of Exeter are all on our doorstep.