Last modified on April 13, 2026

About Combe Martin Museum & Information Point

Accredited & Award-Winning 

The Museum is Now Open for the Spring Season 2026 

• Combe Martin Museum and Information Point is a brightly lit, accessible and inclusive experience.

• We first opened in 1989, in the building above Newberry Beach.

• In 2009, the museum moved to its present home on Cross Street, close to Combe Martin Seaside and the Kiln Car Park.

Discover Combe Martin Museum

• Three floors of local heritage: all levels are packed with displays on the area’s social, industrial, and maritime heritage.

• View the famous Combe Martin silver, the village's industrial history, and the Earl of Rone festival costumes.

• Exhibits showcase Combe Martin’s roots in traditional farming, craftsmanship, and seaside shops.

• Our tourist information point offers advice on nearby walking routes, including the South West Coast Path.

• We are a stamp station for South West Coast Path walkers.

• A Gift Shop with a display of gifts, maps, books, artwork and keepsakes.

Our Museum Team

• The museum is run by dedicated local trustees and volunteers.

• The museum would not run without its experienced and friendly team of volunteers. Their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm support the museum, collections and visitors. 

• Our local people's roots and ties to the village create a welcoming and authentic atmosphere.

Accessibility Information

• Visitors will find our bright museum easy to navigate and enjoy, with Makaton symbol language and audio tools.

• A steward-operated passenger lift provides access to all three floors.

• Our 'Talking Pen' provides audio guidance for those with visual impairments.

• The museum is very child friendly and it's also accessible to wheelchair users. 

• Visitors can enjoy videos and sound recordings as part of an immersive sensory experience.

Highlights for Visitors

• Displays and Information, showcasing Combe Martin's rich industrial and agricultural heritage.

• Large 3d map models and interactive landscapes.

• Explore our activity hub, equipped with fossils and information, microscopes and magnifying glasses.

• A walk-in copy shop and print facilities for customers.

• Free wi-fi and use of the museum laptop.

Local Travel and Tourist Information

• Bus and rail link timetables available.

• Brochures for attractions and accommodation, and details on local events and activities.

Combe Martin Heritage Displays

• A life‑size period Cottage.

• Sail Loft with model boats, and maritime artefacts detailing local seafaring.

• Get in the Earl of Rone spirit with dressing-up boxes for kids. 

• Detailed exhibits on Combe Martin's social history, pictorials, lime burning heritage, and the remarkable strawberry industry.

Activities for all the Family

• Hands-on activities include kids colouring books and games.

• A seaside laboratory, for exploring Combe Martin's unique local geology, and marine life.

Book an Adventure with Combe Martin Museum

• Planned Beach Safaris and rock-pooling sessions are led by museum volunteers, and advertised by the museum.

• There are also planned educational workshops, and craft activities for children. We'll post these on our Events page.

Combe Martin's Community and Educational Hub

• This museum is also a community hub, hosting popular fortnightly coffee mornings, with a raffle.

• Activities and educational visits for schools, by arrangement.

• The ideal space for families, and where kids are admitted free of charge!

• Crafty Ladies meetings raise funds for the museum.

Seminars and Fundraising Events

• Daytime and evening activities, as advertised.

• Guest presenters and slide shows.

Collection Highlights

• Unique Local Stories and Artifacts: The museum showcases Combe Martin’s distinctive customs and 'Shammickites'.

• The famous “Earl of Rone” festival, and the village’s Guinness World Record for the longest street party in 2002.

• Indenture documents for 19th century local apprenticeships. 

• Displays include mining tools, farm implements, and historic photographs.

Supported by Local and Regional Collaboration

• Led by local trustees and dedicated volunteers

• Hosts coffee mornings, seminars, and fundraising events

• Active partnerships with Exmoor Zoo, Coastwise, AONB North Devon

• Supported by the Exmoor National Park Authority

• Cultural development supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund

• Supported by regional organisations

Support Combe Martin Museum and Information Point

Registered Charity No.1167141 | Accredited Museum

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Website Version v2.8.1 | December 2025 | Editorial refinements and accessibility upgrades.