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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Cookworthy Museum

In or near Buckland-Tout-Saints.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited£

Cookworthy Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Kingsbridge Methodist Chapel forecourt - geograph.org.uk - 6060780

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Ria End · 0.6 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Cookworthy Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

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Official information

The Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum is located in the Old Grammar School and showcases the social history of Kingsbridge and the South Hams. Visitors can explore permanent displays, special exhibitions, and a collection of historical photographs, as well as access the Local Heritage Resource Centre for personal research.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cookworthy Museum is a museum located in South-West England, postcode TQ7. It showcases local history and culture, preserving the heritage of the surrounding area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.2873, -3.7780
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Kingsbridge
Postcode
TQ7 1AW
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Phone
01548 853235
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Ria End0.6 km
Opening
Monday – Friday 10.30am – 3.30pm; Saturday 10.30am – 1.00pm; closed Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cookworthy Museum?
Cookworthy Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 1AW), in the parish of Kingsbridge.
What is Cookworthy Museum?
Cookworthy Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cookworthy Museum?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 1AW.
Is Cookworthy Museum a protected site?
Yes — Cookworthy Museum is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Cookworthy Museum?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 1AW.