Museums · South West England
House of Marbles
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House of Marbles — museum in Bovey Tracey, Devon, 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
- Riverside Station · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
House of Marbles is a museum in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1991, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 2.9 km away. Postcode area TQ13.
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Official information
House of Marbles is a unique attraction where visitors can explore a variety of marbles and games. The venue features a shop and offers a glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of marble-making.
Place summary
The House of Marbles is a modern museum located in Bovey Tracey, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1991, it showcases a variety of marbles and glassware, highlighting the craftsmanship and history of these items.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5825, -3.6778
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Bovey Tracey
- Postcode
- TQ13 9DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Established
- 1991
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.houseofmarbles.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q113627355 (CC0)
- commons: Outside view of House of Marbles.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is House of Marbles?
- House of Marbles is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 9DS), in the parish of Bovey Tracey.
- What is House of Marbles?
- House of Marbles — museum in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to House of Marbles?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 9DS.
- When was House of Marbles built?
- Built or established in 1991.
- How do I get to House of Marbles?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 9DS.