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Admire the scenery in Colyton and the Coly Valley

The amazing Monmouth Rebellion Day is coming back to Colyton on Saturday 9 July 2022

Take a leisurely stroll through the Coly Valley

Events are slowly returning after the pandemic

Enjoy a journey to the seaside on the tram

Admire the beautiful architecture

Enjoy the good life in Colyton and the Coly Valley

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.

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A Most Rebellious Town

Known as The Most Rebellious Town in Devon, Colyton was one of the main areas of dissent when feelings ran high between Protestants and Roman Catholics.

Colyton famously supported the Duke of Monmouth, when 105 men marched to join his cause at Lyme Regis in 1685. Visit the Heritage Centre or join a Thursday Town Walk to hear the full story of the Monmouth Rebellion, Civil War and other historic events.

Accommodation

The Bear Bread Bakery & Kitchen B&B

We bake hand made sourdough bread on the premises, using a range of...

Tritchayne Farm Cottages

Owners Becs and Sarah Hudson would like to offer you a warm welcome...

Holyford Farm Cottages

Situated approximately one mile from Colyton, and a similar distance…

Barritshayes Farm Cottages

Our holiday cottages set amidst rolling Devon hills only a few…

Whitwell Farm Self Catering Holiday Cottages

Our Grade 2 listed self catering holiday cottages in Devon were…

Ashdown Caravan Park Ltd

Ashdown Caravan Park is a camp-site set in East Devon, sheltered…

The Knowles – self-catering

Standing in approximately one and half acres, set back from the…

Leacroft Touring Park

Visit Colyton and stay at Leacroft Touring Park, a family holiday…

The White Cottage

The White Cottage is situated in the beautiful Axe Valley near…

Pizza Roma

Authentic hand crafted Roman pizzas for a real taste of Italy…

The Bear Bread Bakery & Kitchen

We bake hand made sourdough bread on the premises, using a range of...

The Kingfisher Inn

Lovely friendly pub, great food and brilliant staff. We are delighted…

The Garden Shop and Café

If you are after a little retail therapy, then The Garden Shop…

Seaton Tramway and Station Café

Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton,…

Rebel Town Pizza

Hand crafted pizza from the West Country. Rebel Town Pizza is…

Merchant’s Tea Rooms

Relax & indulge in our beautiful, historical Tea Rooms &…

Colyton Take Away

Peckish? Fancy traditional Fish and Chips? Look no further than…

The Colcombe Castle

The Colcombe Castle is a 16th century friendly and welcoming…

The Gerrard Arms

Dave and Kaz welcome you to their freehouse to enjoy a friendly,…

Pizza Roma

Authentic hand crafted Roman pizzas for a real taste of Italy…

Cut ‘n’ Curl

Hairdressers close to the town centre, in a lovely location near…

The Bear Bread Bakery & Kitchen

We bake hand made sourdough bread on the premises, using a range of...

Gordon & Rumsby Estate Agent

Gordon & Rumsby would like to offer visitors to Colyton a…

Anton Butchers

Multi award winning Butchers, at the epicentre of the town. Anton…

The Vintage Shed

The Vintage Shed has a huge range of antiques, vintage and retro…

Colyton Heritage Centre

Located in the very heart of this historic town, The Merchant’s…

Premier Stores

Colyton's friendly premier Premier Store, with a warm welcome…

Soanes Cycles

Established in 1902 as Liberty Cycles, Soanes Cycles is one of…

Coly Cabs – Call Vic

Vic's friendly face is known to many in Colyton. He now provides…

Seaton Print and Design Ltd

Situated two miles south of Colyton near the coast, Seaton Print…

Seaton Tramway and Station Café

Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton,…

Colyton Pharmacy

Your local family run Pharmacy - Dispensing Prescriptions and…

Chandos Books

Chandos Books are dealers of rare and second hand books. You…

Sean Greig Auto Repairs

We are a local garage you can trust for great quality and good…

Lyme Bay Winery

The Lyme Bay Winery is a small, dedicated West Country company…

CRW Accountants Ltd

CRW Accountants is a long established Accountancy practice based…

The Colyton Kitchen Company

The Colyton Kitchen Company offers quality complete fitted and…

Gyle 59 – Local Micro-brewery

We want you to notice what you are drinking Gyle 59 is a micro-brewery…

Merchant’s Tea Rooms

Relax & indulge in our beautiful, historical Tea Rooms &…

The Little Shop

Everything you could possibly need at this friendly newsagent…

Needlesharp Fabrics

Just off Market Place in Queens Street is the first place to…

Flix Hair Salon

Flix has been a feature in Market Place for so many years now…

Colyton Heritage Centre

Located in the very heart of this historic town, The Merchant’s…

Colyton & Colyford Memory Café

Colyton & Colyford Memory Café is run by a committed team...

Colyton Theatre Group

Entertaining the community, Colyton Theatre Group was formed…

King Johns Oak Timeline Cards

‘Counting the Rings of History’ activity An…

Soanes Cycles

Established in 1902 as Liberty Cycles, Soanes Cycles is one of…

Oak Bark Tannery

Colyton is home to ancient crafts – the Tannery’s history…

East Devon Ramblers

The East Devon Group is affiliated to Ramblers, Britain's walking…

Legacy to Landscape

Legacy to Landscape is a three year project involving the community…

The Friends of Colyton Library (FoCL)

Friends of Colyton Library (FoCL) was created in 2007 following…

The Friends of St Andrew’s, (FoStA)

The Friends of St Andrew's is a voluntary group, formed many…

Nunsford Nutters

They are East Devon’s reigning kings (and queens) of the comedy…

Colyton Parish History Society

Founded in 1986,the Colyton Parish History Society specifically…

Colyton Chamber of Feoffees

Colyton landowner Henry Courtenay was beheaded by Henry VIII and his lands were confiscated

Walking Discovery of Colyton – Guided History Walks

The Colyton Parish History Society invites you to join our local guides for a walking discovery of Colyton

Wiscombe Park Hillclimb

Founded in 1958 and situated in the picturesque grounds of…

Axe Valley Pedallers

We are a community based cycling group and our aim is to promote…

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A Most Rebellious Town

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