Museums · South West England
North Devon Maritime Museum
In or near Appledore.
North Devon Maritime Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — 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
- Barnstaple · 9.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North Devon Maritime 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 North Devon Maritime Museum is located in Appledore and showcases the area's rich nautical history. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including working models, films, and historical artifacts related to shipbuilding and maritime trade.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The North Devon Maritime Museum is located in South-West England. This museum focuses on the maritime history of the North Devon area, showcasing various exhibits and artefacts related to local seafaring traditions and industries.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0524, -4.1941
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Northam
- Postcode
- EX39 1PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Phone
- 01237 422064
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 9.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:30am–5pm; closed November to March
- Official site
- northdevonmaritimemuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2590329861 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Devon Maritime Museum?
- North Devon Maritime Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 1PT), in the parish of Northam.
- What is North Devon Maritime Museum?
- North Devon Maritime Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Devon Maritime Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX39 1PT.
- Is North Devon Maritime Museum a protected site?
- Yes — North Devon Maritime Museum is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to North Devon Maritime Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 1PT. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.