Seaton is full of history and culture to discover. Nestled on the iconic Jurassic Coast, there’s lots of history to uncover, so we’ve put together some of our favourite facts about the town!

  • There are 16 places across the world called Seaton! 18 of these are in the UK alone. 
  • At one point there was a Baron Seaton! The title was created in 1839 for Sir John Colbourne and followed his family for three generations! The family line ended in 1955, as did the title. 
  • In November 2013, a metal detector enthusiast discovered a hoard of Roman coins. There were 22,000 the largest and best preserved 4th century collections ever found in Britain. 
  • The first recorded mention of the name Seaton was in 1146, in a Papal Bull by Pope Eugenius III.
  • Seaton is, of course, part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its geological significance and stunning coastline. Fossils, particularly ammonites, can often be found along the beaches in this area, attracting fossil hunters and tourists alike.
    • Seaton is home to a particularly unique stretch of the Jurassic Coast, as rocks from all three eras can be seen here! Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous. 

How many did you know? Are there any fun facts you know that we haven’t mentioned? Let us know!

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Seaton Wetlands set to expand

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The award winning Seaton Wetlands is to get bigger after East Devon District Council acquired more land. Reports from the Council say that they have purchased 18 acres of land at Seaton Marshes, to the west of the estuary, which will expand the Wetlands and allow for access from the town centre.

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Chief Brody’s guide to a dog friendly day out in Seaton

Chief Brody’s guide to a dog friendly day out in Seaton

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East Devon is a haven for people coming on holiday – with a host of wonderful walking routes and plenty of beaches where you’re welcome to walk with your pups, it’s an understandably popular place for dog friendly days out. To help you plan your dog friendly days out, our roving re-paw-ter, Chief…

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Seaton Blue Flag Beach

East Devon beaches to visit this summer

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One thing we love to do in the summer, whatever the weather, is spend some time at the beach and luckily, East Devon has a host of beaches to explore, including the one right here in Seaton. Whether you want to explore the Jurassic Coast, go hunting for fossils or just find somewhere to relax, here…

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Top Instagrammable spots in East Devon

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East Devon is one of the county’s most beautiful areas, so if you happen to be here in the summer months, make sure to spend some time exploring the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), which covers most of the coastline between Exmouth and Lyme Regis. Some towns even fall within the East Devon…

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Visit Seaton’s most popular attraction this summer

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If you’re in or around Seaton this summer, you’re in luck, not only do you have the incredible Jurassic Coast to explore, the beach to visit and a host of wonderful attractions, but you also have one of the most popular sites in the region right on the doorstep! Over the Easter holidays, a record…

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Reasons to visit Seaton this spring

Reasons to visit Seaton this spring

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We’re biased and think everyone should spend their time in East Devon this spring, but if you need some inspiration, here are our top reasons to visit Seaton this spring. The beach Seaton’s seafront and esplanade is one of the main draws to the town, there is a row of delightful beach huts and as…

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