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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Pengelly Trust Museum

In or near Dartington.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Pengelly Trust Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

The Accommodation Block, Higher Kiln Quarry, Buckfastleigh - geograph.org.uk - 3523304

Chris Reynolds — 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
Buckfastleigh · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Pengelly Trust 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 William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust is a charity focused on the study and conservation of cave environments, offering educational programs and maintaining a museum and library. Located in Devon, the Trust also facilitates guided walks and caving activities for visitors.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buckfastleigh Caves SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pengelly Trust Museum is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on local history and archaeology, showcasing significant collections and exhibitions relevant to the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.4851, -3.7722
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Buckfastleigh
Postcode
TQ11 0DY
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon
Phone
01752 775195
Nearest railway station
Buckfastleigh0.4 km
Official site
pengellytrust.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pengelly Trust Museum?
Pengelly Trust Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0DY), in the parish of Buckfastleigh.
What is Pengelly Trust Museum?
Pengelly Trust Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pengelly Trust Museum?
The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ11 0DY.
Is Pengelly Trust Museum a protected site?
Yes — Pengelly Trust Museum is part of the Buckfastleigh Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Pengelly Trust Museum?
The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0DY.