Barometer World
 
Quicksilver Barn, Merton, Okehampton, Devon. Tel: 01805 603443.
Website:
www.barometerworld.co.uk/Museum.html

Unique collection of English barometers through the ages from c1680 to the present day.
Opening Times: Tue-Sat, 0900-1700. Closed Bank Hols.
Admission Charges: Adult: £2.50 Child: £1.00
Dogs admitted: No.


Cobbaton Combat Vehicles Museum
 
Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Devon. Tel: 01769 540740.
Website:
www.cobbatoncombat.co.uk

Private collection of World War II British, Canadian and Warsaw Pact tanks, trucks, armoured cars and allied equipment. Items from the Home Front. Children's play area.
Opening Times: Easter-31 Oct, daily, 1000-1800. Winter opening most weekdays, 1000-dusk.
Admission Charges: Adult: £4.00 Child: £2.75 Concession: £3.50
Dogs admitted: Yes - but not in buildings.


Dartington Crystal
 
Linden Close, Great Torrington, Devon. Tel: 01805 626262.
Website:
www.dartington.co.uk

Manufacture of hand-made crystal table glassware by skilled craftsmen. Glass centre and glassware exhibition. Visitors can watch glass blowers hand-blowing glassware.
Opening Times: Factory tour and visitor centre: Mon-Fri, 0930-1600 (last admission 1515). Factory shop and restaurant: Mon-Sat, 0930-1700, Sun, 1030-1630. Please telephone for Bank Hol details.
Admission Charges: Adult: £ Child: £ Concession: £
Dogs admitted: No.


Okehampton Castle
 
Castle Lodge, Okehampton, Devon. Tel: 01837 52844.
Website:
English_Heritage/Okehampton_Castle

Ruins of one of Devon's largest and most important castles. Built in 11thC, home of Courtenays, Earls of Devon, c1172 to 16thC. Remains of Norman keep, motte and 14thC hall.Walks
Opening Times: 1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, 1000-1800, Oct, daily, 1000-1700.
Admission Charges:
Adult: £2.50 Child: £1.30 Concession: £1.90
Dogs admitted: Yes - on a lead.


Quince's Honey Farm
 
North Road, South Molton, Devon. Tel: 01769 572401.
Website:
www.quincehoney.com

Working honey farm, live bees exhibition, honey and beeswax products.
Opening Times: 29 Mar-30 Sep, daily, 0900-1800; Oct, daily, 0900-1700. Shop open all year.
Admission Charges: Adult: £3.00 Child: £1.60 Concession: £2.50
Dogs admitted: No.


RHS Rosemoor Gardens
 
Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon. Tel: 01805 624067.
Website:
Rosemoor

Garden of rare horticultural interest. Trees, shrubs, roses, alpines and arboretum. Nursery of uncommon and rare plants. Eight acres being expanded to 40 acres.
Opening Times: All year, daily, Apr-Sep, 10.00-18.00; Oct-Mar, 10.00-17.00
Admission Charges: Adult: £4.50 Child: £1.00
Dogs admitted: No.


South Molton Museum
Admission Free
Town Hall, The Square, Broad Street, South Molton, Devon. Tel: 01769 572951.
Website:
South Molton Museum

Life and times of the Town and surrounding area Highlights of the collections include: South Molton fire tenders, dating from 1736 and 1886; two Town Charters, granted by Elizabeth I and Charles II; Victorian household items; a Penny-farthing bicycle; an 18th Century cider press and mining and geology collections.
Opening Times: 5 Mar-30 Nov, Mon, Tues, Thur, 1030-1300, 1400-1600, Wed, Sat, 1030-1230. Closed 13,16 Apr.
Admission Charges: Free
Dogs admitted: No - Guide dogs only.


Torrington 1646 Centre
 
Castle Hill, South Street, Great Torrington, Devon. Tel: 01805 626146.
Website:
www.torrington-1646.co.uk

The Battle of Torrington was the last major conflict of the Civil War, involving 15,000 troops. The town was occupied by The Prince of Wales' Army under the lords Hopton, Capel and Wentworth. On the night of February 16th 1646, the town was taken by the Parliamentary New Model Army under Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell. This led to the defeat and eventual execution of King Charles I. Step back in time and meet the colourful 17th century characters, who will guide you through Torrington on the night of the battle.....

Opening Times: 16 Feb-31 Mar, Oct, Mon-Fri, 1100-1600; 1 Apr-30 Sep, Mon-Fri, 1030-1700; School Holidays open 7 days a week, 1030-1700.
Admission Charges: Adult: £3.80 Child: £2.30 Under 5: free Concession: £3.00 Family (2+3): £11.00
Dogs admitted:
No - Guide dogs only.


Torrington Museum
Admission Free
The Town Hall, Great Torrington, Devon. Tel: 01805 624324.
Website:
Torrington Museum

The Way We Lived Industry, agriculture, dairying, railways, roads, people, costume, bygones, the town, the country and the customs are all featured in our collection. Of special interest amongst the wide variety of artifacts is a display about the life and works of William Keble-Martin, author and illustrator of the Definitive Book of Wild Flowers and vicar of this Parish for 9 years. Portraits of note include the Clinton Collection.
Opening Times: 5 May-30 Sep, Mon-Fri, 1100-1600, Sat, 1100-1300.
Admission Charges: Free
Dogs admitted:
No.


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