About Combe Martin Museum & Information Point

Registered Charity (No. 1167141)

Accredited Museum 

Last modified on July 12, 2025

A Modern, Accessible Museum 

Cross St, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0DH

Open Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM–4:30 PM

Admission: Adults £3.00 | Concessions: £2.00 | Children: Free Entry

Tel: 01271-889031 during business hours

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

• Three Floors of Local Heritage: All levels packed with displays on the area’s social, industrial, and maritime history.

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

• 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.

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 about Combe Martin'd Rich Industrial and Agricultural Heritage.

• Large dioramas and interactive terrain models

• Explore our Activity Hub equipped with fossils and information, microscopes and magnifying glasses.

• 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, and 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.

Coffee Mornings and Events

• This museum is also a community hub, hosting coffee mornings, seminars, fundraising events, and a busy calendar of daytime and evening activities.

Collection Highlights

• Unique Local Stories and Artifacts: The museum highlights Combe Martin’s distinctive customs, such as the famous “Earl of Rone” festival and the village’s Guinness World Record for the longest street party in 2002.

• Displays include mining tools, farm implements, historic photographs, and the original plaque commemorating the record-breaking street party.

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