Historic houses · South West England
Docton House
In or near Appledore.
Docton House — house in Northam, Torridge, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 9.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Docton House is a historic house in Devon, South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 9.4 km away. Postcode area EX39.
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Official information
The North Devon Maritime Museum is located in Appledore and showcases the area's rich maritime history. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including working models, films, and interactive displays related to shipbuilding and maritime trade.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Docton House is a Grade II* listed building located in Northam, Devon, South-West England. It is situated within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is adjacent to the Taw-Torridge Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0519, -4.1923
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Northam
- Postcode
- EX39 1QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Phone
- 01237 422064
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 9.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:30am–5pm; closed November to March
- Official site
- northdevonmaritimemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17536772 (CC0)
- commons: Docton Court - geograph.org.uk - 6352617.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Docton House?
- Docton House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 1QR), in the parish of Northam.
- What is Docton House?
- Docton House — house in Northam, Torridge, England, UK.
- How do I get to Docton House?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX39 1QR.
- Is Docton House a listed building?
- Docton House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Docton House a protected site?
- Yes — Docton House is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Docton House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 1QR. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.