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In
2008 Exmouth has won 1st place in the Tesco Cup in
the large towns category of the South West in Bloom
Competition.
Exmouth
also the Large Sea side town category in the national
Britain in Bloom Competition. Congratulations
to Pat Graham and the whole team who have worked really
hard to achieve this, so many hours and hard work.
In
2009 After the judging on a very wet July
21st 2009, we await the results in September for this
year.
Exmouth
in Bloom wins the St Bridget's Cup for the best town
in its class - up to 35,000 population. Exmouth again
wins the gold award in South West in Bloom competition.
Littleham
Village entered in 2008 and came away with a Silver
medal bettering its Bronze Medal last year.
The
accolade recognises the great work of Exmouth in Bloom
with Topsham nurseries, East Devon District Council
Street Scene and Exmouth Town Council
The
competition encourages all of the community, from
private gardens to large large gardens, from individuals
and small groups of volunteers to local authorities,
to work together to improve their localities.
Each
entrant is grouped with others of a similar population
size and competes for a gold, silver-gilt, silver
or bronze award, according to their merits when judged
against the Britain in Bloom criteria. The best in
each group is then awarded the trophy for that category.
360°
View: The Manor Gardens
See the lovely
flower displays in April.
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Exmouth
is one of few seaside towns to have a rail link with
its own train station next to the Bus Station. It's
a 25 minute ride from Exeter and its mainline connections.
Enjoying lovely views
and stunning sunsets alongside the River
Exe and the Nature Reserve. Getting
Here
The
Magnolia Centre an excellent
pedestrianised area is ideal for the family away from
traffic. Stroll around the many excellent shops in
peace. With it's beautiful flower displays in summer.
Boots and (WH) Smiths are on the right hand side (of
the photo) with many other fine shops and the main
Post Office.
It
is one of Devon's larger urban areas with a busy shopping
centre and indoor market. Exmouth has a lively
town centre with many of many kinds catering for all
tastes.
Go
to Shops & Businesses of many kinds
Stroll
around the many excellent shops in Rolle
Street, High Street,
The Parade, including Victoria
Road off the Strand Gardens.
Albion Street. There are
more smaller streets around the centre. Exeter
Road for some excellent shops and Businesses.
The
Manor Gardens. Exmouth is well known for it's beautiful
flower displays in summer. It’s regularly won
many Britain in Bloom competitions over the years
and the immaculately kept gardens in the summer are
a joy to behold.
360°
View: The Manor Gardens
See the lovely flower displays
in April.
The
Strand Gardens with its trees and flower displays.
Its very nice to sit a while in summer, a midday break
away from the heat of the beach, a good meeting spot
being in the centre of town.
360° view: The Strand
When
it comes to eating out you are spoilt for choice as
Exmouth has an great range of Restaurants, pubs, cafes
and takeaways. With a wide range of accommodation,
from small friendly B&B's to luxury hotels to
holiday parks, there's something to suit everyone.
Plantation
Walk Below The Beacon along the Seafront. Description
of the walk with 12 photos. Also known as Madeira
Walk. It is a lovely shaded walk amongst trees and
bushes and flowers that extends behind the sea front.
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The
River Exe has access from the Imperial Recreation
Ground (near the railway station). It's at the start
of the lovely river walk
to Lympstone
Exmouth
Seafront
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info 1. Main town info page.
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