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Teign Heritage Centre and Shaldon Museum, Teignmouth, Devon. Paid entry

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Accessibility

Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities.

"Teign Heritage Centre is fully accessible with a lift to all floors, a disabled toilet, and baby changing facilities. In the foyer, there are toilets, including one for disabled people and a baby-changing facility. A lift will take you upstairs to each floor, or you can take the lighthouse spiral stairs."

Brief description

"We have collections describing the life and times of the people of Teignmouth and Shaldon.

These include the Church Rocks Wreck, the remains of a 16th century Venetian vessel, which was found 170m from the beach in Teignmouth in 1975.

We also have collections on the Morgan Giles Shipyard, Admiral Pellew (the inspiration for C. S. Forester’s Hornblower character), and much much more..."

Address

Teign Heritage - Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum

29 French St

Teignmouth

TQ14 8ST

Email

info@teignheritage.org.uk

Phone

01626 777041

Website

https://www.teignheritage.org.uk/

Directions

"Teign Heritage, 29 French Street, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8ST (opposite the railway station and parking) The Centre is located on the corner of French Street and Hollands Road, by the A379 main road through the town. By car, there is a small car park opposite, one in the station and another 5 minutes away on the A379 towards Dawlish."

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

2021: "We are open every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11 am until 3.30 pm."

Transport

"By train, Teign Heritage Centre is across the main road from Teignmouth station

By bus, there are bus stops nearby for bus 2 from Exeter and bus 22 from Torquay."

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

Amenities

"The Museum has a new extension which is well-equipped for visitors. There is a foyer with reception desk where stewards will welcome you and provide help with enquiries.

In the foyer, there are toilets, including one for disabled people and a baby-changing facility. A lift will take you upstairs to each floor, or you can take the lighthouse spiral stairs.

To give you extra information about the Museum, there is a guide to purchase.

We have audio guides to listen to on your tour, these are especially useful for people with partial or little sight.

There are two main galleries holding our collections.

We are a family-friendly Museum so there are quizzes and colouring sheets for children, as well as things to explore and touch in the galleries.

We have a small gift shop in the museum. It is on the ground floor in the foyer of the museum where admission is not charged, so feel free to pop in and peruse our lovely stock.

A coffee and tea dispenser is available for visitors to purchase a drink and biscuits.

On the top floor, there is access to the roof terrace with seating and tables and a grand view over the valley and hills above the town.

School and student groups:

Telling the stories and keeping the memories of Teignmouth and Shaldon alive

The Teign Heritage Centre offers educational activity to groups of all ages. We are open for group bookings throughout the year.

The museum is a great place to explore the social history of the town and our practical workshops provide an opportunity to bring that history alive."

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