Museums · South West England
Salcombe Maritime Museum
In or near South Milton.
Salcombe Maritime Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nicholas Mutton — 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
- Kingsbridge Park Side · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Salcombe 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
Salcombe Maritime Museum showcases the maritime history of Salcombe through a variety of models, paintings, and artefacts. Visitors can explore hands-on displays and learn about the town's boatbuilding traditions and shipwrecks. The museum is designed to engage visitors of all ages, including a special area for younger guests.
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
Salcombe Maritime Museum is located in South-West England. This museum focuses on the maritime history of Salcombe and the surrounding area, featuring exhibits that highlight local maritime heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2383, -3.7680
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Salcombe
- Postcode
- TQ8 8BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Phone
- Tel: 01548 843 080
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsbridge Park Side — 4.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10.30am–12.30pm, 2.30pm–4.30pm; closed Sunday mornings
- Official site
- salcombemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/904336792 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salcombe Maritime Museum?
- Salcombe Maritime Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ8 8BS), in the parish of Salcombe.
- What is Salcombe Maritime Museum?
- Salcombe Maritime Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salcombe Maritime Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ8 8BS.
- Is Salcombe Maritime Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Salcombe Maritime Museum 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 Salcombe Maritime Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ8 8BS.