Museums · South West England
Lynton and Exmoor Museum
In or near Lynmouth.
Lynton and Exmoor Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lynton Village · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lynton and Exmoor 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 Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway is a historic funicular railway that connects the two towns, offering stunning views of the Exmoor coastline. It is the highest and steepest water-powered railway in the world, providing a unique experience for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lyn SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lynton and Exmoor Museum is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the history and heritage of the Lynton and Lynmouth area, offering insights into local culture and the surrounding Exmoor region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2291, -3.8341
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Lynton and Lynmouth
- Postcode
- EX35 6AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynton Village — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/678300129 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lynton and Exmoor Museum?
- Lynton and Exmoor Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6AQ), in the parish of Lynton and Lynmouth.
- What is Lynton and Exmoor Museum?
- Lynton and Exmoor Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lynton and Exmoor Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Lynton Village, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6AQ.
- Is Lynton and Exmoor Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Lynton and Exmoor Museum is part of the River Lyn SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lynton and Exmoor Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Lynton Village, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6AQ.