Museums · South West England
South Devon Railway Museum
In or near Dartington.
South Devon Railway Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 0.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Devon Railway 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 South Devon Railway Museum, located at Buckfastleigh station, showcases the history of the Ashburton branch and its significance to the region. Visitors can explore a collection of artifacts, including the only surviving broad gauge locomotive and interactive exhibits that highlight railway heritage.
Place summary
The South Devon Railway Museum is located in South-West England. This museum focuses on the history of railways in the region, showcasing various exhibits related to railway heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4831, -3.7689
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Buckfastleigh
- Postcode
- TQ11 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Phone
- 01364 644 370
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 0 km
- Official site
- www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/44014409 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Devon Railway Museum?
- South Devon Railway Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0DZ), in the parish of Buckfastleigh.
- What is South Devon Railway Museum?
- South Devon Railway Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Devon Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ11 0DZ.
- How do I get to South Devon Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0DZ.