Ashburton History Museum, 1 West Street, Ashburton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 7DT. FREE Admission

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Brief description

"Ashburton is a small historic town with individual shops and tea rooms which are within an easy level walk from the museum.

In 1285 by a Charter of Edward 1st Ashburton became a Stannary Town - one of four in Devon.

Tin Mining has played a great part in the development of the town as has the Woollen Industry.

A lovely local museum, the only one within the Dartmoor National Park, is full of well displayed exhibitions of Dartmoor artefacts, local history and geology, posters, documents and Ashburton Worthies spread over 3 floors which help bring alive the local history and of course, the everyday townsfolk.

Not forgetting the unique Native American Collection bequeathed by Paul Endacott whose descendants originated from Ashburton."

Address

Ashburton History Museum, 1 West Street, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7DT

Email

ashburtonmuseum2@live.co.uk

Phone

0808 1203865

Website

https://www.devonmuseums.net/Ashburton-History-Museum/Devon-Museums/

Directions

"We are located in the 'Bull Ring' area of the town centre. The museum faces North Street, at the junction with West Street and East Street."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2025: "May to September each year (by appointment outside of these times)

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm

Also open for special holiday and Ashburton Events: see Facebook page for details.

FREE Admission at all times."

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