Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Beck's Square
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 6PJ

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Tiverton Museum is believed to contain the largest social history collection in the South West.

It was founded in 1960 with extensive redisplays taking place in 2001 and 2006 following successful lottery bids.

A Museum for the Whole Family to Enjoy
Social History, Agriculture and Transport galleries.

The 'Tivvy Bumper' steam train, farm waggons, a wheelwright's and a blacksmith's shop.

Clocks, dolls, costumes and lace machinery
Local documents, photographs and a research library.

Full disabled access for wheelchairs.



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Opening Times
(2009 times)
Monday to Friday: 10.30am to 4.30pm, Saturdays: 10.00am to 1.00pm

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Adult £4.25; Concession £3.25; Child (5-16 yrs) £1.00.
Child (under 5) Free; Family (2 adults & up to 4 children) £9.00.

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Tiverton Castle (< 1 Mile)*
Few buildings evoke such an immediate feeling of history as Tiverton Castle. Now some 900 years old, it was enlarged and rebuilt during the 14th Century.
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Best Western Tiverton Hotel (1 Mile)*
The Best Western Tiverton Hotel is set in 2 1/2 acres of grounds and just 10 minutes from Junction 27 on the M5 and close to Exeter and Taunton. This friendly hotel has excellent facilities and is located on the edge of the Exmoor National Park.
Bickleigh Castle (3 Miles)*
One of Devon's most beautiful wedding venues and bed and breakfast breaks, this 14th century castle nestles in a valley surrounded by 30 acres of lush green land.
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The Lion Hotel is in the heart of Dulverton, the headquarters of the Exmoor National Park.The hotel offers customers a warm and friendly welcome, where you can relax and unwind.
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Spring Cottage Sampford (10 Miles)*
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Sunnyside (13 Miles)*
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