Does Seaton Devon flood?
The county council’s report on the flooding showed that Seaton was the second worst affected area in Devon, second only to Axminster.
What sea is Seaton on?
Seaton (/ˈsiːtən/) is a seaside town, fishing harbour and civil parish in East Devon on the south coast of England, between Axmouth (to the east) and Beer (to the west). It faces onto Lyme Bay and is on the Dorset and East Devon Coast Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Is Seaton Beach safe?
The water here is generally safe to swim in and the beach is quite sheltered from both waves and the wind by the high cliffs to the west. The beach is a mixture of grey pebbles and coarse sand, and whilst not the most appealing on the coast Seaton makes up for this with its many other charms.
Can you swim in the sea in Seaton?
Overlooking Lyme Bay and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Seaton Beach is a large pebble beach stetchching over a mile long. Gently sloping, the beach is an ideal spot for swimming or water sports – and there kayaks or Stand up Paddleboards can be hired on site.
Is Seaton Devon a nice place to live?
Seaton is very nice, lovely beach, nice walks across the cliffs, you can walk across to Beer from there and the other way to Lyme Regis. Selection of eateries and shops, nothing flashy but you are close enough there to visit other places depending what you want.
Who owns Seaton Beach?
There are plans to dismantle beach huts at Seaton Carew after vandalisation and being used as toilets. The eight coloured huts were installed on the town’s seafront in 2018 as part of a revamp of the seaside resort. Three huts are owned by Hartlepool Borough Council and five by business owner Stuart Marshall.
Which is nicer Sidmouth or Seaton?
Sidmouth is much nicer than Seaton in my opinion. You might also consider Exmouth which is a little further down the coast and has a very long sandy beach. Would recommend Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays for rentals.
Which is better Seaton or Sidmouth?
Sidmouth is bigger with a better choice of shops, restaurants etc. Neither are flat, both town centres are next to the sea but I would say that Sidmouth has a better seafront with a long flat paved seafront for easy walking.
Is Seaton a nice place to live?
Is Seaton Devon a safe place to live?
Seaton is among the top 5 safest small towns in Devon, and is the 137th most dangerous overall out of Devon’s 403 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Seaton in 2021 was 28 crimes per 1,000 people.
Is Seaton worth visiting?
Seaton is an extremely friendly, relatively modern town in East Devon. Set by the sea in a large bay on the Jurassic Coast, it has a kilometre long esplanade flanking the pebble beach. In the summer it’s the perfect place to find a space away from the crowds making it popular with locals and tourists alike.
Is Seaton a nice area?
Is Seaton a good place to live?
Ian Barradale “Seaton is a traditional Devonshire seaside town, with a calm and comfortable pace of life – it’s a bit like stepping back in time – and a thriving local population, rather than just holidaymakers and second-homers.”