Historic houses · South West England
Old Porch House
In or near South Milton.
Old Porch House — house in Salcombe, South Hams, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old Porch House is a historic house in Devon, South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is within the South Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.6 km away. Postcode area TQ8.
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Official information
Salcombe Maritime Museum showcases the maritime history of Salcombe through a variety of models, paintings, and artifacts. Visitors can explore hands-on displays and learn about the town's boatbuilding traditions and shipwrecks along the coast.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Porch House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Salcombe, Devon, South-West England. It is situated within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2389, -3.7691
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Salcombe
- Postcode
- TQ8 8DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Phone
- Tel: 01548 843 080
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side — 4.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10.30am–12.30pm, 2.30pm–4.30pm; closed Sunday mornings
- Official site
- salcombemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17533899 (CC0)
- commons: Salcombe (2022-05-07) 001.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Porch House?
- Old Porch House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ8 8DJ), in the parish of Salcombe.
- What is Old Porch House?
- Old Porch House — house in Salcombe, South Hams, England, UK.
- How do I get to Old Porch House?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8DJ.
- Is Old Porch House a listed building?
- Old Porch House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Old Porch House a protected site?
- Yes — Old Porch House is part of the Salcombe to Kingsbridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Old Porch House?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ8 8DJ.