Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum
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Overview
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.
Features
- 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
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
Location
The Old Grammar School, 108 Fore Street, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 1AW
About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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