Pictures of Budleigh Salterton
in the county of Devon
About Budleigh Salterton
This town is perhaps best known for being the scene of Sir John Millias' painting, The Boyhood of Raleigh. It is a resort through which pervades an air of Victorian graciousness and one could be forgiven for thinking that this is where Budleigh Salterton began. But it did not, the town has a long history and it is known that during the 13th-century, the village, was a salt-panning community which supplied the local priory.
Budleigh has a pretty shingle beach, not ideal for sunbathing, but none-the-less, very pleasant.. The village is surrounded by glorious woodland that provides attractive walks through peaceful glades and ancient trees.
In All Saints church, a pew bears the Coat of Arms of the Raleigh family. Sir Walter Raleigh was born here in 1552. Unfortunately, the house is not open to visitors.
Nearby Bicton Park, offers such attractions as a Countryside museum and a narrow gauge railway.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Budleigh Salterton
| Fairlynch Arts Centre & Museum | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) | Pictures |
| A La Ronde | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Dawlish Warren | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Powderham Castle | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Donkey Sanctuary | (7.4 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Blackbury Castle | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Farway Country Park | (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Pecorama | (10.7 miles, 17.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Northernhay Gardens | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Exeter Cathedral | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Killerton | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Babbacombe Model Village | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Motoring Memories | (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Decoy Country Park | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Stover Country Park & Nature Reserve | (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
All attractions in Budleigh SaltertonAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Budleigh Salterton
Dawlish, in the county of Devon (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SW)
Dawlish is an attractive holiday resort on the Devon coast, it lies between the picturesque estuaries of both the River Exe and the River Teign.
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Pinhoe, in the county of Devon (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW)
Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity.
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Exeter, in the county of Devon (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)
Exeter is a bustling city in the heart of the county of Devon. It's mix of modern and functional with old and cultural makes for an interesting place to live, and to visit.
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Seaton, in the county of Devon (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NE)
The town is mostly Victorian and Edwardian in character, you only have to cast your eyes above today's modern shop fronts to see handsome overhanging bay windows which belong firmly to another era.
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Axmouth, in the county of Devon (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)
This quiet resort of colourwashed cottages sitting at the edge of the River Axe was once an important south Devon port.
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Babbacombe, in the county of Devon (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction SW)
With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday.
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Broadhembury, in the county of Devon (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction N)
Broadhembury is an idyllic village which is an oasis of calm and beauty lying at the edge of the Blackdown Hills.
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Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction SW)
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient...
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Dalwood, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NE)
Charming village in the Devonshire countryside with a wonderful old thatched pub serving excellent food and a fantastic church....
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Paignton, in the county of Devon (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction SW)
This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of...
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Axminster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon (17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction NE)
Famous for its carpets often likened to Turkish, Axminster was one of the first West Saxon settlements formed along the River Axe in Devon.
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Lyme Regis, in the county of Dorset (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction E)
Almost the first thing you notice about this pleasant seaside resort, is the spaciousness of the town. The second, and nothing can prepare you for this, is the sheer scale of Lyme Bay with its splendid views towards the rugged sandstone cliffs west of Eype Mouth.
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Galmpton, in the county of Devon (19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction SW)
Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha...
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Charmouth, in the county of Dorset (19.7 miles, 31.8 km, direction E)
This pretty resort grew up in a gap of cliffs overlooking picturesque Lyme Bay. In the days prior to the motor car it was a...
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Dittisham, in the county of Devon (21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction SW)
Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart.
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Exmouth Station | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction W) |
| Lympstone Village Station | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NW) |
| Exeter Airport | (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW) |
| M5 Junction 29 | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction NW) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (37.6 miles, 60.6 km, direction W) |
| Budleigh Salterton to London | (151.7 miles, 244.1 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Budleigh Salterton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Budleigh Salterton center |
| The Devoncourt Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction W) |
| Woodbury Park Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NW) |
| Westcliff Hotel | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction NE) |
| The Victoria Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) |
| The Belmont Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) |
| Langstone Cliff Hotel | (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW) |
| Red Lion Inn | (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction NE) |
| Sid Valley Country House Hotel | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction NE) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Exeter | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NW) |
| Best Western Gipsy Hill Hotel | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW) |
| All hotels in Budleigh Salterton |
