Museums · South West England
The Oily
In or near Porlock.
The Oily — 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
- Minehead · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Oily 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
Dovery Manor Museum is located in a historic 15th Century manor house and showcases the history of Porlock and its surrounding areas. The museum features various artefacts and exhibitions that provide insights into the local culture and heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Oily is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the history and significance of oil production in the region. The museum showcases various exhibits related to the oil industry and its impact on local communities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2094, -3.5945
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Porlock
- Postcode
- TA24 8PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Minehead — 8.8 km
- Official site
- www.doverymanormuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8610084750 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Oily?
- The Oily is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8PT), in the parish of Porlock.
- What is The Oily?
- The Oily — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Oily?
- The nearest railway station is Minehead, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 8PT.
- Is The Oily a protected site?
- Yes — The Oily is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Oily?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8PT. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.