Budleigh Salterton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Budleigh Salterton |
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 The seafront looking west towards Exmouth. The red cliffs are around 250 million years old. |
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 Budleigh Salterton
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| Population | 6,575 (2012) |
| OS grid reference | SY066818 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BUDLEIGH SALTERTON |
| Postcode district | EX9 |
| Dialling code | 01395 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Budleigh Salterton is a lovely seaside town in East Devon, England. It's about 15 miles south-east of Exeter. This town is part of a special area called the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In 2021, about 7,671 people lived here.
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What makes Budleigh Salterton special?
Budleigh Salterton is located where the River Otter meets the sea. This area has lots of reeds and marshland. It's a safe home for many birds that travel long distances. It's also a Site of Special Scientific Interest, which means it's a very important place for nature.
The town is on the South West Coast Path, a famous walking trail. You can walk along the cliffs east to Sidmouth or west to Exmouth. The pebble beach and cliffs are part of the amazing Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. This means they are globally important for their geology.
Things to do in Budleigh Salterton
Fairlynch Museum: A Peek into History
The Fairlynch Museum is in an old thatched cottage from 1811. It tells the story of the area's history and geology. The museum opened in 1967 and has many interesting exhibits. It also has a large collection of old clothes.
Music and Books
Budleigh Salterton hosts a lively Classical Music festival in the summer. There's also a popular Literary festival in the autumn. These events bring many visitors to the town.
Sports and Clubs
Budleigh Salterton has many sports clubs for you to enjoy:
- Golf: The East Devon Golf Club has a beautiful course.
- Croquet: The croquet club is one of the oldest and largest in the country. It was started in the 1860s. They also play bowls and bridge.
- Football: The Budleigh Salterton Association football Club has several teams. This includes a first team, a second team, a ladies' team, and a youth team.
- Other Sports: There's also a cricket club, a rifle club, and a games club. This club offers tennis, bowls, and other fun activities.
How to get around
Budleigh Salterton is on the B3178 road. The B3179 road also ends near the town.
You can easily get to Exmouth and Sidmouth by bus. There are also some buses to Exeter.
Old Railway Line
From 1897 to 1967, Budleigh Salterton had its own train station. The railway line went from Tipton St Johns to Exmouth. Today, the nearest train station is in Exmouth, about 5 miles away. Many parts of the old railway line are now used as a cycle path. This is a great way to explore the area!
Churches in Town
Budleigh Salterton has several churches:
- St Peter's Church (Church of England): This church was built between 1891 and 1893. It was badly damaged during World War II in 1942. Many of its beautiful stained glass windows were lost. It reopened in 1953.
- St Peter's Church (Roman Catholic): This church is also named after St Peter.
- Temple Methodist Church: This church was finished in 1904. It replaced an older chapel from 1812. That first chapel was built by a bookseller named James Lackington.
- Baptist Church: There is also a Baptist church in town. Its congregation has been meeting since 1843.
Famous people from Budleigh Salterton
Some well-known people have lived in or had connections to Budleigh Salterton:
- James Lackington (1746–1815): He was a bookseller and founded the first Methodist Church in Budleigh Salterton.
- Hubert von Herkomer (died 1914): This German-born English painter passed away here.
- Belinda Lee (born 1935): A famous actress from British films in the 1950s, she was born in Budleigh Salterton. Her father managed a hotel in the town.
- Charles Warrell (1956–1995): He created the popular I-Spy series of children's books. He lived here after he retired until his death.
- Dame Hilary Mantel (1952–2022): A famous writer, known for her books Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, also lived in Budleigh Salterton.
Images for kids
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The seafront looking west towards Exmouth. The red cliffs are around 250 million years old.
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Coat of arms
See also
In Spanish: Budleigh Salterton para niños
