Museums · South West England
World of Country Life
In or near Otterton.
World of Country Life — tourist attraction and museum in Exmouth, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth · 3.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
World of Country Life is a museum in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1979, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 3.6 km away. Postcode area EX8.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
World of Country Life is a modern museum located in Exmouth, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1979, it offers insights into rural life and local heritage within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of East Devon.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6179, -3.3644
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Exmouth
- Postcode
- EX8 5BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1979
- Nearest railway station
- Exmouth — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113485969 (CC0)
- commons: The Transport museum at the Country Life Park - geograph.org.uk - 2028909.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is World of Country Life?
- World of Country Life is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX8 5BU), in the parish of Exmouth.
- What is World of Country Life?
- World of Country Life — tourist attraction and museum in Exmouth, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to World of Country Life?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX8 5BU.
- When was World of Country Life built?
- Built or established in 1979.
- Is World of Country Life a protected site?
- Yes — World of Country Life is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to World of Country Life?
- The nearest railway station is Exmouth, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX8 5BU.