Museums · South West England
Lyn and Exmoor Museum
In or near Lynmouth.
Lyn and Exmoor Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Peter Jeffery — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lyn and Exmoor Museum is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Lyn and Exmoor Museum showcases the artistic works of Maurice Bishop, who paints in oils on canvas inspired by the natural beauty of Exmoor. Visitors can explore a variety of original paintings and prints available for purchase, reflecting the essence of the region's landscape.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Watersmeet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lyn and Exmoor Museum is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the history and culture of the Lynmouth and Exmoor area, showcasing various local artefacts and exhibitions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2294, -3.8294
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Lynton and Lynmouth
- Postcode
- EX35 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Phone
- +44 1598 752444
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.mauricebishop.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Lyn and Exmoor Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lyn and Exmoor Museum?
- Lyn and Exmoor Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6ES), in the parish of Lynton and Lynmouth.
- What is Lyn and Exmoor Museum?
- Lyn and Exmoor Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lyn and Exmoor Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6ES.
- Is Lyn and Exmoor Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Lyn and Exmoor Museum is part of the Watersmeet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lyn and Exmoor Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6ES.