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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· South West England

Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum

In or near Altarnun.

Paid admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Jamaica Inn - geograph.org.uk - 5225622

Jonathan Hutchins β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling 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.

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Official information

The Jamaica Inn's Smuggling Museum showcases the history of smuggling in Cornwall, highlighting tales of local heroes and illicit trade. Additionally, the Daphne du Maurier Museum celebrates the life and works of the renowned author, featuring memorabilia and insights into her connection with Cornwall.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bodmin Moor, North SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum is located in South-West England. This museum focuses on the life and works of author Daphne du Maurier and the region's smuggling history. It provides insights into the cultural and historical significance of smuggling in the area.

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

Coordinates
50.5622, -4.5667
District
Cornwall
Parish
Altarnun
Postcode
PL15 7TS
Parliamentary constituency
North Cornwall
Phone
01566 86250
Opening
Daily 8am–9pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum?
Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7TS), in the parish of Altarnun.
What is Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum?
Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum?
Drivers can use postcode PL15 7TS.
Is Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum a protected site?
Yes β€” Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum is part of the Bodmin Moor, North SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7TS. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.