Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum

The Old Grammar School
108 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
TQ7 1AW

Tel: +44 (0)1548 853 235
Email: wcookworthy@talk21.com
Web: http://www.devonmuseums.net


Discover the story of Kingsbridge in our 17th century schoolroom, Explore our Victorian kitchen, and large Farm Gallery. With everything from costumes to carts this lively local museum has something for all the family, rain or shine.

This year's new display "Quite An Occasion" shows how we celebrated special occasions and the clothes we wore. Also, last chance to see "All in a Day's Work".

  • Viewing Gallery with a "Virtual Museum Tour" DVD
  • Gift Shop
  • Special Days (please telephone)
  • Photographs and enquiries (please telephone)
  • Local Heritage Resource Centre open throughout the year
  • Picnic area

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    26th March to 30th September:
    Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm.

    October:
    Monday to Saturday 10.30am - 4.00pm.

    Last admission half-hour before closing.

    Please enquire about group visits

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £2.00; Senior Citizen £1.50; Child £1.00.

    Reduced prices for school groups and large families, please telephone.

    Directions
    On the A379 from Plymouth. On A381 from Totnes and Torbay.

    Coaches may drop passengers opposite the museum and then park on the Quay.
    Car park nearby.
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