Museums · South West England
Fairlynch Museum
In or near Otterton.
Fairlynch Museum — museum in Budleigh Salterton, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth · 6.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Fairlynch Museum is a museum in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1967, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 6.6 km away. Postcode area EX9.
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Official information
Fairlynch Museum is a volunteer-run museum located in Budleigh Salterton, showcasing East Devon's heritage. It features important collections related to local history, geology, and costumes, making it a valuable resource for lifelong learners and researchers.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Budleigh Salterton Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fairlynch Museum is a modern museum located in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1967, it is situated within areas designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) at Budleigh Salterton Cliffs and East Devon, respectively.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6292, -3.3223
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Budleigh Salterton
- Postcode
- EX9 6NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Phone
- +44 1395 442666
- Established
- 1967
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 6.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Sunday 2.00 - 4.30; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.fairlynchmuseum.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369820 (CC0)
- commons: Budleigh Salterton (2021-04-18) 09.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fairlynch Museum?
- Fairlynch Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX9 6NP), in the parish of Budleigh Salterton.
- What is Fairlynch Museum?
- Fairlynch Museum — museum in Budleigh Salterton, England, UK.
- How do I get to Fairlynch Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX9 6NP.
- When was Fairlynch Museum built?
- Built or established in 1967.
- Is Fairlynch Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Fairlynch Museum is part of the Budleigh Salterton Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fairlynch Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX9 6NP.