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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.

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: £6.25 Schoolchild: £4.00 Child under 5: Free Concession: £5.25
Dogs admitted: Yes - but not in buildings.

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.

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, 1000-1700 (1800 in Jul+Aug).
Admission Charges: Adult: £3.50 Child: £1.70 Concession: £2.80
Dogs admitted: Yes - on a lead.

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: £5.00 Child 5-16yrs: £3.95 Child under 5yrs: Free Concession: £4.25
Dogs admitted: No.

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, 10.00-17.00 (last admission 1600)
Admission Charges: Adult: £7.00 Child 6-16yrs: £2.50 Child under 6: Free
Dogs admitted: No.

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.

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: Apr-Jun and Sep, Mon-Fri, 1000-1500; Jul+Aug, Mon-Sat, 1000-1500.
Admission Charges: Adult: £7.95 Child 5-16yrs: £5.50 Child under 5: Free Concession: £6.95 Family (2+3): £23.00
Dogs admitted: No - Guide dogs only.

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.