Mortehoe Museum
The Museum is run by Mortehoe Heritage Trust, a registered charity (Reg No: 1068961). It is situated in the heart of the cliff-top village of Mortehoe, 1.
5 miles north of Woolacombe on the coastal road. Entry is through the village Car Park opposite Mortehoe Post Office The Museum is a Grade ll listed converted barn which is owned by National Trust and leased to Mortehoe Heritage Trust - it lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is within the village Conservation Area. The Museum shop offers items of local and historical interest, including locally produced arts and crafts, books and maps covering local walking trails.
Admission & prices
Opening Times: (Subject to change - see Museum website for further information)
Entry to the museum is free. Donations are welcome to help with our running costs.
Find us
On arrival in the village, turn into the Council car park opposite the Post Office and the Museum is towards the rear of the car park on the right.
Please note that the Pay & Display car park is operated by North Devon Council.
Information
Parking: Pay & Display car park is operated by North Devon Council
Toilets: Located at the car park entrance
Wheelchair Access is available to the shop but not to the gallery on the upper floor
Cold drinks on sale in the Museum
Much of the village's heritage is recorded in the Museum and the gallery on the upper floor houses a veritable treasure chest of historical memorabilia. There is also an annual exhibition of special features of the village's past.
The gallery offers a historical cameo of life in this coastal setting and a presentation of maritime history. There is information on local shipwrecks, the now disused railway line, an introduction to flora and fauna in North Devon, the birth and development of tourism, farming and country skills.
The museum have an events programme, showcasing talks and events over the year.
Mortehoe Museum
Mortehoe
Devon, EX34 7DT
Mortehoe
EX34 7DT
T: 01271 870028
E: info@mortehoemuseum.org.uk
Mortehoe Museum
Mortehoe
Devon, EX34 7DT
Mortehoe, DEVON EX34 7DT