Fun things to do in Seaton: 12 fun attractions and activities

This attraction is so fun for everyone no matter your age. We visited with my Husband and had so much fun riding the tramways. The ride is around the countryside and the natural reserve with birds all around that are flying just above your head if you’re seated upstairs. It’s so beautiful! There’s few stops if you want to explore and coming back later. But there’s one where everyone has to come out in a small village. There’s a cafe, toilets and a souvenir shop. You can take the same tramway right away for the return or wait a bit to try another one. We tried a different tramway for the way back and decided to sit upstairs. It’s way more fun in our opinion but it’s nice to experience both. If you love old vehicles like ourselves you need to do it!

I don't give 5 stars often. Realy Nice . We started at the other end first as parking was realy good. (Furthest from Seaton ) im rubbish at remembering names. Getting there .... Trouble was we went the country road way to it . Hahahha blimey 🤣 . I think my sat nav was against me and used the narrowest roads out. City boys to Country Side folk . We do 60 on dual carriageway and can see infront they do that with hedges hitting each wing mirror blindfolded hahahha. We went in the wrong end so missed the sign posts. But thats part of the adventure isn't it. You must try Seaton Tramway. The staff are volunteers and passionate . We took our best mate and she was so welcome and of course had to sit downstairs 😀. There's an area on route where dogs are not allowed but you can understand why. We had a unlimited ticked but just used it to the end and back but best buy. Now we wished we stopped off some stops. Do it relax with the train track sound and enjoy the view. Our best mate was not sure what was happening on way but enjoyed the wind , but on the journey on the way back she was snoring 😴 😀 loved it

Lovely way to ride into Seaton. Caught the tram from the Clayton station and went passed some lovely sites. Wetlands looked an interesting stop but thought we'd carry straight onto Seaton and ran out of time to stop on the way back. Staff and facilities are brilliant. Highly recommended way to travel unto Seaton if you're visiting for a day.

Love it, we do a trip every autumn and enjoy the experience ever time, plus the dog can come to as she is welll behaved. A walk down to the end of the beach path and a great cafe awaits you with home made soup and delicious cakes.

It's nice that an old railway line has been given another purpose. We had a nice ride down Colyton where we had a lovely cream tea at the very pretty station. The only thing for us was that we couldn't stop at the wetland stop as we had our dog. It would be good if there was more info on what to do at each stop, but was good to get a ride on a tram.

Everyone is right - Seaton Tramway lives up to the hype. It’s quirky, it’s cute, it’s ’different’. Enthusiastic staff operate charming old trams on a gorgeously scenic route up to Colyton. There’s something for the whole family here. Get involved.

Ride one of 14 trams in the fleet for three miles in one direction and back. A rover ticket allows you all day hoping on and off at any station. Dogs can ride but cant visit the nature reserve. Mind your head when on the trams as they are smaller than you think, but interesting.

Lovely place to visit. Easy to find and park. Donation for parking. Great place to take the kids omln their bikes or scooters, you can just walk on the tarmacked areas. Lots of viewpoints - take binoculars if you want to identify the birds.

A nice place to walk around and see water fowl And various plants. There are hides dotted at various places that provide good protection against wind and rain, or on hot sunny days. There's also viewing points and ponds as well as wooden sculptures. The car park is stony and small with no defined bays. It gets busy at times and there's no alternative place to park so it can be a challenge to find a spot. It is a nice location and on good days plenty of bird life to see with kestrels and woodland birds in addition to the water birds.

Our first visit on a cold December day and we thoroughly enjoyed our few hours, the paths were lovely and wide/clear and plenty to explore with the little ones with the added charm of the robin trail which was great. Enjoyed the hide, never seen a shelduck before so that was nice to spot. Staff in the discovery centre were very welcoming and informative, lots to look at and talk about aswell as somewhere to grab a tea/snack to warm up. The little river walk was so pretty and all the little activity ideas along the way were brilliant. Never been on the tram, was nice to see it in action and plan for another day out. looking forward to coming back in a warmer season to see the transition. Parking was free and easy to find. No negatives for us

Beautiful, peaceful nature reserve. Free parking and entrance Look out for the famous friendly red Robin All flat walking area.

Lovely place to visit. Hired the Tramper for a couple of hours. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Good quality paths, well placed hides, easy parking and great wildlife sightings. Friendly volunteers.

Amazing place for all. Easy to walk round saw some lovely birds flowers etc. Lots of signs with interesting things for kids to find/do. One set of wooden seats has a sign saying look up to the clouds and see what shapes you can make. I didn't see a shape but the sky looked stunning.

Fabulous staff, friendly, knowledgeable and happy to help. Nice selection of drinks and bar snacks. Had a lovely night. Thank you

We had a fabulous evening at the Gateway last night watching the film Jules. The hall was warm, the welcome friendly, and the toilets clean. The bar may not be subsidised, but we are happy to help fund such a wonderful local resource, that Seaton is so lucky to have. By having such a great entertainment venue locally, we save on time and petrol to visit other places,. I would encourage everyone to use the Gateway.

It was brilliantly relaxed cinema venue

A very lovely place, staff extremely friendly. Really enjoyed the work shop with Flavia as always. Looking forward to seeing it as a theatre setting tonight with Flavia and Jimi "Our life at the barn" An lovely setting for many different events.

Thoroughly enjoyed the film with picnic beforehand. The arrangers were very helpful ensuring we were able to sit with our friends, following our request by phone earlier in the week. The new facilities are great. The only downside was that I felt it to be a little crowded in these COVID times.

Went to see an NT Live stream ('Stir Line Crazy' with Ralph Fiennes). I think it used to be the town hall but it is a nice theatre space, quite intimate. I liked the layout of tables at the front; where I sat, with the rows of seats behind. Run by volunteers I believe. Includes a nice little bar area and ample toilet facilities.

A charming and well run attribute to Seaton. Very helpful and polite volunteers, a well stocked bar and so much going on. Everyone is so friendly. We went to a picnic film night and were able to change seats to a table at short notice. Use it or lose it!

Seaton Hole Beach is a fairly short pebble beach. At the eastern end of the beach are rocks leading down most of the way to the water. The western end of the beach taper to a rocky headland covered with trees and with a crumbling chalk cliff overhead. The inland edge of the beach is supported with large rocks, below crumbling cliff faces. Access to the beach is via a steep-ish path with steps. There are lots of signs warning of the danger of unstable cliffs. Seaton becomes inaccessible from Seaton Hole beach, at high tide. We went to the beach a few times to enjoy the sunset and on a couple of occasions, photograph the rising full moon.

If you walk from Beer to Seaton along the Coastal Path you will have Two options as you approach Seaton. The first is to continue straight ahead on a nice downward slope to Seaton. Or alternatively turn right and take a steep downhill path to Seaton Hole Beach. There you have a nice scenic walk along a shingle beach to Seaton Promenade. Be advised though that it can be quite hard going walking along the pebbles. It is well worth the extra effort though and you can always get a nice tea or coffee at the Cafe waiting for you at the steps to the promenade

Lovely spot. Steep climb but worth it. Cafe near by

Great rugged walk across stones and boulders. At low tide in calm weather you can scramble to Beer beach along bottom of cliff. Keep an eye out for cliff falls avoid attempts in inclement weather.

Sloping pebble beach. Lovely clear water for a swim, and has some rock pools. Easy to land a kayak. Up the steep steps to a snack at Jurassic Bites, then on for a scenic coastal walk to Beer.

Love this little area ,super cafe, bacon baps for£4.00 ,beautiful homemade cakes.Gluten free available.Lovely chattie owners,very helpful.Also keep the toilets open,otherwise the council would have closed ,no charge & very clean.Pop in to support this wonderful business

Gorgeous beach, lots of rock pools and found a stunning shell, really lovely walk!

Very large and long pebble beach, never gets crowded because of it's size. Parking behind beach or in town. Has public toilets half way along beach but have to cross over 2 roads and just before Tesco, or far end by the slipway (town direction) 2 kiosks 1 either end selling ice creams, the cafes and bars are in town.

A beautiful little town and beach with some amazing scenery and a great place for sailing and watersports. There is some lovely shop, pubs and cafes and a good market once a month. The people here are very friendly and welcoming and although a small town, it has all the amenities you need locally so I would definitely recommend a visit!

Amazing pebbles beach. Crystal clear water, my son and I totally loved it. The promenade is lovely and full of nice restaurants.

Seaton Beach is a hidden gem on the south coast — clean, peaceful, and perfect for a relaxing day by the sea. The beach has a mix of sand and pebbles, making it ideal for walking, paddling, or just sitting and enjoying the view. The water is clear and safe for swimming, and there's plenty of space even during busier times. The promenade is well-maintained, with cafes and shops nearby for snacks or lunch. Parking is easy and reasonably priced, and public toilets are clean and accessible. What really sets Seaton apart is its calm atmosphere and stunning views — it's the perfect spot to unwind. Highly recommend for families, couples, or anyone looking for a quieter alternative to the more crowded tourist spots.

Loved it. You can do a really nice walk underneath the cliffs during low tide.

Pebbly so not a favorite for families but that makes it quiet for a lovely walk along the promenade. One of my favourite beaches

Beautiful views out from the beach and a lovely promenade for walking. However, the abandoned building works on the seaside buildings really spoils the feel of the seafront. It would have been nice to have a cuppa along that front but it all looked very sad.

Nice park - more for under 12s and little ones. Crazy golf open only local school holidays, weekends and bank holidays with a dinosaur theme. Tennis courts and some exercise equipment.

Enjoyed the children's play area and sensory area with the little ones. The Jurassic crazy golf was fun, but managed to get the ball stuck in the tunnel! Only criticism is that you have to take the children to the toilets by the beach, which is a long way for little one's who leave it to the last minute. Particularly as all the toilets were closed due to vandalism except for the urinals.

Always a lovely place to vist would recommend pebbles cafe for Food

Lovely little Gem! Excellent for kids, safe, clean and lots of space to play. Exceptional views also. Only reason never gave a 5 would be better if had snack or tea area/ Van..

Nice play area not far from the center of town and close to the sea front. Parking can be a challenge but there is a good range of equipment for the younger children. Also close by is a adult outdoor gym with a wide variety of equipment.

A beautiful looking garden area that also has a bowling green adjacent.

Lovely play park, Jurassic themed Crazy Golf, tennis courts and adult outdoor gym. Just at back of seafront, but playpark doesn't seem to get too crowded. Revamped during lockdown.

We stayed in Seaton so we drove up to the picnic spot near the petrol station. 5 mins walk from the petrol station,across the field to the nature reserve. kids loved the walk around the nature reserve

Lovely quiet woodland with two pathways each side of the river, giving the option of short, medium or long walks. My wife and I visited to see the bluebells and enjoyed the 'medium' walk.

Be aware that there is no parking for the nature reserve - Google Maps will just take you to a random point on the road, so you have to park up by the garage. You then walk across the road, through a gate; and then down through a farmer’s field to get to the entrance. This might make accessibility difficult for some - when we went the field was extremely muddy, and it wasn’t great crossing the busy road with a dog. Having said that, the reserve was pleasant and the trails easy to follow - although they are not proper paths and also get very muddy after rain. I’m sure will be beautiful when the bluebells come out and on a nicer, drier summer evening

Lovely peaceful place. Great dog walk too

It's hard to find the wrong route on Google maps

Quite and Beautiful woods,follow the path you can walk a loop.

Very poorly marked, had to ask a couple of people at the petrol station how to get there, got 2 different answers. eventually found the gate. Had to walk through a field with lots of cows with a very nervous dog and young child. My dog was terrified as the cows were coming closer to take interest.Once in the woods they were beautiful and the bluebells magnificent. Would like to go again, but not sure about going through the field with cows. It would be good if the farmer could put a wire down one side to make a path that is safe for humans and animals .

A fabulous mini golf, fun in the sun, small yet perfect to share some laughs with you friends. Maybe a bit pricey, though not as busy as lyme Regis and the dinosaur theme adds some enjoyment. I won so I would say that !!

Checked online to see it says open, told kids we'd take them, turned up and no one is here, signs say to go to pavilion, no one anywhere! Wednesday 25/6/25 at 2:45. Very disappointing

It was a good mini golf course, but it only had 9 holes

Great crazy golf course, each hole has a guide for an easy or hard shot, great for kids and adults alike. Lovely spot in Seaton, near the play park and tennis courts too. Jurassic themed. Recommended. Toilets and ice creams available at the club house.

Website not updated for the season, not open when stated. But rundown and unkempt

Great little 9 hole crazy golf course with a dinosaur theme. Pitched just right for children of all ages and adults. Good value for money. Good ice cream from the kiosk to finish it off!

There's not an awful lot to do at Seaton once you've done the tram and jurassic museum. Lovely to come across crazy golf in the gardens. The children loved it. £2 per child excellent. £3.50 an adult ok but for a family of 7 wasn't cheap. Some families were going around twice. Make sure u don't putt your ball in hole 9 because it disappears! Family fun for all.

Seaton, it's a brilliant place. A small little quite town. There's not much noise. You're able to take a brilliant tram ride to Seaton, and go through time. The beach is exceptional, brilliant examples of segmentation are in abundance and fossils too are not very hard to find. It's picturesque when both sunny and cloudy and beach shacks run along in a line. All in different colours, taking you back to your child hood. Fishing too is not very hard as the shelf goes down rather fast and steep, hence you really don't need to cast out very far. Seaton Beach is truly an amazing place. Oh and there's a big tesco's next to the tram station when you arrive, so feel free to replenish your stock.

A pretty place, well kept, very interesting and informative. Plenty places to sit and enjoy the garden. Labyrinth is fun and there is even a braille version. Such a great view from here too.

A very informative & peaceful area that is educational for both children & adults alike of the timeline in history, the views are also outstanding of Seaton & Beer.

Seaton Labyrinth is in a public open space in Seaton...part of a park space. Free to explore. It is quite well maintained and the geology timeline is right beside the labyrinth. Great for children. There are benches nearby and great views of coastline, fresh sea air from the labyrinth. There is also a finger labyrinth beside the stone one for people with limited vision, children and people who enjoy more tactile experiences.

Beautiful and serene. The views towards Beer and sound of the sea add to the whole experience. Quite magical 💜

A very well maintained and peaceful garden to visit whilst in Seaton. The views are amazing from the gardens and the labyrinth is very interesting 💖

Another beautiful looking park. Had to look from over the hedge as had the dog and couldn't go in. Another strange rule, but sure there must be a reason for it. Worth a visit next time, without pooch obviously

Lovely family run business in a beautiful town. Well stocked shop, brilliant staff, lovely owners. I am a stamper and its important for me to have good quality stamps and these stamps are the full package, brilliant designs and top quality material they stamp superbly. Thank you IDC, hugs Aly xxx

I’ve been visiting Kerri-Ann’s shop for a few years now, since I moved to Seaton, and have always been charmed by this shop, bursting at the seams as it is with inspiration for new projects and ideas. Brushes, pigments, papers, hobby tools—you name it, Kerri has it or can get it for you. Recently, it’s gotten even better—Kerri knocked out a wall and made some other changes to open up the space, and it’s even easier and more convenient to browse. She’s also fixed up the front of the shop; it really sets an elegant tone for the entire street, and represents precisely the sort of local, family-owned business that Seaton should focus on as it seeks to revive a somewhat depressed High Street. Will admit I sometimes stop by just to soak in the crafty ambiance!

What a wonderful crafty treasure trove. My wife who makes her own cards (passion craft) loved the different papers/cards on offer. Lots of inspiration around the shop as well

This is a brilliant shop crammed full of all sorts of craft essentials.whenever i go into imagine design i always come out with far more than i went in for. The staff are very helpful snd friendly it a joy to visit.

Fabulous friendly craft shop with a huge tempting range of arts and crafting supplies from many of the well know brands. Great customer service with outstanding delivery times.

Amazing, the 1st and original craft shop in seaton. Enjoyed my workshops and daughter had amazing time stamping! Would recommend, and certainly will be going back

Great gallery and art supply shop. Friendly, welcoming and surprisingly large array of art materials. Frequent themed exhibitions with original artwork, prints and greetings cards for sale.

A lovely day spent wandering about looking at the model scenes, a quick train journey and a nice wander through the gardens. Currently 50% off ticket (June 2025 visit, not sure how long the code applies for) as it is their 50th anniversary. Well appointed facilities. Good signposting. Beautiful gardens to wander around. Had a cream tea which was delicious 😋 Only downside was the train ride. Sat with my family but moved by the man getting everyone on to accommodate a family to sit together. He didn't check I was then with my group but to compensate when he realised was to allow us another ride however as we had our dog with us another go around with all the smoke was not a good idea. Glad the other family sat together 😂 I am not sure the poor man who was then lumbered with me sat opposite him was altogether happy. As I had no family near me, as they were moved to the back and I was moved to the middle, he was equally as unhappy as he had to put up with me forcing him to speak! Note to self: not everyone appreciates chatting 🤯 A lovely day out. A must for little kids. So many activities to do. There was a tent at the top of the hill with giant Jenga, bean bag toss, connect 4, giant dominos, table tennis...lots to keep kids amused. Crazy golf, climbing frames, swings.

Returned 15 years later now with my own 19 month old (I used to visit with my grandparents all the time!) it was such a wonderful, nostalgic morning for me and our toddler loved it too. Beautiful gardens to wander around, great play park and the miniature train ride was obviously the highlight! Love how it weaves in and out of the gardens, down a long tunnel, really is beautiful. Don’t miss the model railway exhibition, I could have stayed in there for ages watching the trains go round. Just losing a star as I think the toilets could have been cleaner and better baby changing facilities. Other than that, great day out.

A great place to visit with our five year old grandson. We loved the railway and train ride, complete with moles. Great railway models. Play area and zip wire. Good food! & only one, short, sharp shower 👌 😎

What a brilliant day out for all the family. Even Grandad enjoyed it! Some beautiful gardens, great play areas, fun train ride. Lots of shady spots to sit with a picnic. Very clean and well kept. Very impressed. My 4 year old is desperate to go back. My only minor point is that there are no water fountains to refill bottles but the lady in the cafe offered to do this.

Pecorama is a magical place for both children and adults as long as you like steam trains and model railways. They have extended the miniature railway since our last visit, now the train journey is longer and more enjoyable. The model layouts are fascinating and the attention to detail is perfection. Lots of inspiration for creating your own layout, and the chance to purchase the track and engines to run on it. There are lots of activities for children to enjoy with food outlets or the option to picnic when hunger strikes. A very enjoyable day out for all ages.

A great day out for all the family. Miniature steam train and beautiful gardens, large play area and crazy golf are among the attractions. Also a large model railway exhibition and model shop. Really enjoyed our visit.

A delightful little place - fantastic value at the 50% deal running for their anniversary. I'd suggest it could be a little pricey at full price, but if you are a train enthusiast or have young children it will easily keep you occupied for a day.