Okehampton is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 1JZ), in the parish of Okehampton.

How do I get to Okehampton?

The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 1JZ.

How do I get to Okehampton?

The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 1JZ.

Museums · South West England

Okehampton

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Okehampton ( or ) is a town and civil parish in West Devon in the English county of Devon. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 7,313, which was slightly more than the 7,104 recorded at

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Okehampton · 0.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Okehampton Museum, the nearest railway station is Okehampton, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX20 1JZ, and please note that entry is paid. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Okehampton ( or ) is a town and civil parish in West Devon in the English county of Devon. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 7,313, which was slightly more than the 7,104 recorded at the 2011 census. The Okehampton built-up area had a population of 9,112 at the 2021 census, up from 7,647 in 2011. Okehampton is situated at the northern edge of Dartmoor 21 miles (34 km) west of Exeter, 26 miles (42 km) north of Plymouth and 24 miles (39 km) south of Barnstaple.

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Summary from the official site

Okehampton is a historic town located on the northern edge of Dartmoor, known for its scenic walking and cycling trails. Visitors can explore attractions such as the ruins of Okehampton Castle, Simmons Park with its gardens and sports facilities, and the Museum of Dartmoor Life.

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From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

]] Okehampton was founded by the Saxons. The earliest written record of the settlement is from 980 AD as , meaning settlement by the Ockment, a river which runs through the town. It was recorded as a place for slaves to be freed at cross roads. Like many towns in the West Country, Okehampton grew on the medieval wool trade. Notable buildings in the town include the 15th century chapel of St. James and Okehampton Castle, which was established by the Norman Sheriff of Devon, Baldwin FitzGilbert (d.1090), and the 17th century Okehampton Town Hall.

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Coordinates: 50.7388, -4.0041
County: Devon
District: West Devon
Parish: Okehampton
Postcode: EX20 1JZ
Parliamentary constituency: Central Devon
Phone: 01837 53179
Nearest railway station: Okehampton — 0.9 km
Official site: www.okehampton.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Okehampton (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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