Museums · South West England
Tavistock
In or near Buckland Monachorum.
Tavistock — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Tony Atkin — 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 · 5.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tavistock is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tavistock is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases the town's rich heritage and history, 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
- 50.5450, -4.1500
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Tavistock
- Postcode
- PL19 8DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Nearest railway station
- Gunnislake — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Tavistock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tavistock?
- Tavistock is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL19 8DH), in the parish of Tavistock.
- What is Tavistock?
- Tavistock — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tavistock?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL19 8DH.
- Is Tavistock a protected site?
- Yes — Tavistock is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Tavistock?
- The nearest railway station is Gunnislake, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL19 8DH.