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About Axminster

Known for

The Axminster carpet (invented here in 1755, the carpet style named after the town), the East Devon AONB, the Jurassic Coast gateway, and a small Devon market town of global cultural significance

A little history

Thomas Whitty invented the Axminster carpet in 1755, creating a weaving technique that produced seamless carpets of any size. The style he created became one of the world's most recognisable carpet names. The carpet factory closed in 1835 but was revived and the tradition continues.

Local tip

The Axminster Heritage Centre tells the carpet story. The East Devon AONB for walking. Lyme Regis is a short drive for the Jurassic Coast. The Wednesday market.

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