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FAIRLYNCH MUSEUM
50 YEARS CELEBRATING EAST DEVON'S HERITAGE IN A BEAUTIFUL THATCHED COTTAGE BY THE SEA
A pebble’s throw from the best beach in Devon, we’re a volunteer-run museum for life-long learners of all ages and everyone who loves our corner of the world. We have nationally important costume and geological collections and excellent resources for local and family history researchers.
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FAIRLYNCH IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
We regret that in line with regulations to combat Covid-19 we have been unable to open the museum for the 2020 season.
Thank you for your patience and support, and we look forward to welcoming you in the future.
We regret that in line with regulations to combat Covid-19 we have been unable to open the museum for the 2020 season.
Thank you for your patience and support, and we look forward to welcoming you in the future.
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Very informative, with lots of story boards and staff can answer any questions, they have a wealth of knowledge.
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Sir Walter Ralegh RoomOur local historic celebrity is credited with popularising tobacco, but there is so much more to him than that!
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Local Geology, Archaeology and Nature
Visitors to Budleigh Salterton always admire the soaring red cliffs and our colourful pebbles, but how did they get here and how did a local man discover the radioactive secret at the end of the beach?
The River Otter is the location of England’s first wild beaver reintroduction trial. The animals are thriving, but what impact will they have on our environment? |
Local History, Genealogy and Railways
Budleigh Salterton, its surrounding villages, coast and beautiful countryside may seem tranquil now but we’ve seen plenty of drama in the past and local people have helped to shape world history. Maybe your ancestors were among them?
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Exhibition Room and ArtFairlynch Museum is committed to showing fresh and relevant exhibitions in our dedicated upstairs space. This year we travel to the New World, slightly ahead of the Pilgrim Fathers.
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Costumes, Lace and ToysOur wonderful collection includes many rare items, some up to 300 years old. Each year we choose different pieces to display, so don’t miss this year’s selection. Lace making once employed hundreds of local women and girls, and we have some exquisite examples of their work and the oldest trolly lace bobbin in England! This room houses our toy collection and there is a dressing up box for children.
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Downstairs to the Smugglers' CellarAnd or course there is our museum shop on your way out where you will find a range of souvenirs and gifts.
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