Museums · South West England
Newcomen Engine
In or near Kingswear.
Newcomen Engine — 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
- Kingswear · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newcomen Engine 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
Dartmouth Museum is a small museum located in a historic building on the Butterwalk, showcasing a diverse collection of artifacts related to the town's maritime history and social development. Visitors can explore exhibitions on notable figures such as Thomas Newcomen and the town's contributions to events like D-Day.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Newcomen Engine is a museum located in South-West England, showcasing the early steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen. This significant technological development marked a pivotal moment in the Industrial Revolution, illustrating the transition to mechanised power. The engine is a key example of 18th-century engineering.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3522, -3.5785
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Dartmouth
- Postcode
- TQ6 9YY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–3pm; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day
- Official site
- www.dartmouthmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: way/331546488 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newcomen Engine?
- Newcomen Engine is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 9YY), in the parish of Dartmouth.
- What is Newcomen Engine?
- Newcomen Engine — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newcomen Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 9YY.
- Is Newcomen Engine a protected site?
- Yes — Newcomen Engine is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Newcomen Engine free to visit?
- Yes, Newcomen Engine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newcomen Engine?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 9YY.