Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum

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KINGSBRIDGE, DEVON

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Our View

The 17th-century schoolrooms of this former grammar school are now the setting for another kind of education. A Victorian kitchen, a costume room and extensive collection of local historical items are gathered to illustrate South Devon life. A walled garden and farm gallery are also features of this museum, founded to commemorate William Cookworthy, 'father' of the English china clay industry. The Local Heritage Resource Centre with public access databases, microfilm of local newspapers since 1855 and Devon Record Office service point are available to visitors. Extensive photographic collection available to view in kiosks. Please ring for details of special events.

Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum
The Old Grammar School, 108 Fore Street, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 1AW

Features

Children
  • Suitable for children of all ages
Facilities
  • Parking nearby
Accessibility
  • Facilities: Braille labels on selected exhibits, viewing gallery
  • Accessible toilets
Opening times
  • Opening Times: Open 26 Mar-Sep, Mon-Sat 10.30-5; Oct 10.30-4. Nov-Mar groups by arrangement. Local Heritage Resource Centre open all year, Mon-Thu 10-12 and Wed until 3, other times by appointment

About the area

Discover Devon

With magnificent coastlines, two historic cities and the world-famous Dartmoor National Park, Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape. For centuries it has been a fashionable and much loved holiday destination – especially south Devon’s glorious English Riviera.

Close to the English Riviera lies Dartmoor, one of the south-west’s most spectacular landscapes. The National Park, which contains Dartmoor, covers 365 square miles and includes many fascinating geological features – isolated granite tors and two summits exceeding 2,000 feet among them. 

Not surprisingly, in Dartmoor the walking opportunities are enormous. Cycling in the two National Parks is also extremely popular and there is a good choice of off-road routes taking you to the heart of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Devon’s towns and cities offer stimulating alternatives to the rigours of the countryside.

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