Attraction Information
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Museums and Art Galleries
Suitable for ages: Young Children (4-8), Older Children (9-12) and Teenagers (13-18)
Venue type: Indoor
The Fairlynch Museum is an early 19th century house built by a local shipowner and is probably the only thatched museum in the UK. He added the turret to watch for his ships coming in.
The garden was lovingly restored to feature plants contemporary with the building. The extensive costume collection dates from the early 18th century. The lace collection features Honiton lace as well as other English and continental styles.
The social history (local history) section has many useful resources including microfiche records of Parish registers. The archaeological collection features prehistoric finds from the local area. The geological collection includes a display of radioactive nodules.
Facilities
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Restaurant Onsite
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Snacks Available
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Onsite Shop
Getting There and Contact Information
Address
27 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 6NP, England
Contact
Click here to visit Fairlynch Museum's website
01395 442666
Standard Opening Times and Pricing
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 14:00 -16:30
(Closed Mondays ex Bank Holidays)
Pricing
Free admission
More Information
Gift shop
A shop on site with related souvenir style items for sale.
Eating information
Plenty of eating places nearby.