Museums · South West England
Tavistock Museum
In or near Cudlipptown.
Tavistock Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — 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
- Gunnislake · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tavistock Museum is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Tavistock Museum is a community museum located in the historic Court Gate of Tavistock. It features exhibitions on local history, including the town's medieval abbey, railway stations, and mining heritage, making it a fascinating destination for visitors of all ages.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tavistock Museum is located in South-West England. This museum showcases the history and heritage of Tavistock and the surrounding area, offering insights into local culture and industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5499, -4.1440
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Tavistock
- Postcode
- PL19 0FW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Phone
- 01822611264
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake — 6.5 km
- Opening
- 11 am – 3 pm Tuesday – Saturday from 9 May to 31 October 2026; all other times by prior arrangement only
- Official site
- tavistockmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12557373982 (ODbL)
- fsq: 52120aa3498e7c9ec76d8f5e (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tavistock Museum?
- Tavistock Museum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 0FW), in the parish of Tavistock.
- What is Tavistock Museum?
- Tavistock Museum — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tavistock Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.5 km away. The nearest town is Cudlipptown. Drivers can use postcode PL19 0FW.
- Is Tavistock Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Tavistock Museum is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tavistock Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Tavistock Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tavistock Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 0FW.