The Sid Vale Heritage Centre

The Museum
Church Street
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 8LY


Follow the story of the land and man on the World Heritage Coast.

Sidmouth Museum:

Sid Vale Heritage Centre, Church Street, by the Parish Church, offers something for everyone with an interest in local history ,archaeology or the geology of the World Heritage Coast. Dedicated Young Visitors Area. Displays of local lace, costumes, Victoriana, and prints, photographs and pictures of old Sidmouth.

4 New Exhibitions for 2006

celebrating Sidmouth's past and present in art and science
  • 100 years of Rotary
  • Local Stone and Building Heritage
  • History of Engraving and Local Prints
  • Art Exhibiton -Victorian and Modern Art

    Special Events for 2006

  • National Museum Month - Meet the Curators and see the collections - free entry on the evening of Tuesday, 16 May
  • Look Out For Thr Red Rock Jamboree - All day walks and talks about the World Heritage Coast - Wednesday 16th August
  • Museum Lecture - Building stones, a talk by Dr Eric Robinson at the Manor Pavilion: Wednesday 18 October at 2.30 pm
  • Big Draw Day - all are welcome to visit the Museum to draw whatever they like - Thursday 19 October

    The Museum Shop


    Local Books - Pictures - Postcards - Lace Patterns - Gifts for all ages.

    Guided Strolls


    Tuesdays - Guided Town Strool - Western Town:
    Depart 10.15am from Sid Vale Heritage Centre, Church Street, by the Parish Church. Hear about people and places as you stroll round western Sidmouth - A Royal Christmas, the Field by the Fort, Regency Residences, Strawberry Hill in Sidmouth, Chancels without Churches.

    Most Wednesdays - World Heritage Coast:
    Depart 10.15am from Sid Vale Heritage Centre, Church Street, by the Parish Church. A gentle stroll along the Esplanade to view and hear explanations about the rocks and other features of the immediate coastline.

    Thursdays - Guided Town Strool - Eastern Town: Depart 10.15am from Sid Vale Heritage Centre, Church Street, by the Parish Church. Hear about people and places as you stroll round eastern Sidmouth -Blackmore Bargains, A Hospital in a Cottage, Elysian Fields, The Byes, The Horse's Belly, Pathways to the Church.

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Open Monday 2.00pm - 4.30pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm. Closed Sunday.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Adult £1.50; Accompanied Children under 16 Free.
    Guided Strolls - Donations Appreciated

    Directions
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    The Sid Vale Heritage Centre Postcode for SatNav: EX10 8LY

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