Last modified on August 27, 2026, at 17:30 BST.
Official Site for Combe Martin Museum Events & Seashore Safaris
Combe Martin Museum
What's On 2026
CROSS STREET, COMBE MARTIN • NORTH DEVON • EX34 0DH
CONFIRMED 2026 EVENTS SCHEDULE
Things To Do at Combe Martin Museum in 2026.
Join Our Museum for Illustrated Talks, Coffee Mornings, Raffles,
Beach & Rockpool Safaris, and Community Events in the Heart of North Devon.
Accessible For All: Combe Martin Museum & Events.
Meeting Point & Location:
Combe Martin Museum & Information Point on Cross Street
Book early to avoid disappointment or visit the museum in person.
Open Monday to Friday 10.30 am - 4.00 pm.
Welcome to Combe Martin Museum's 2026 Events Calendar
Things to do in Combe Martin! To help you plan your visit, please explore the full schedule below for event dates & booking details, tide times, and safety guidance.
Join us for our regular community coffee mornings, special heritage events, and illustrated talks by guest speakers. We also offer guided Combe Martin beach and coastal walks to help visitors discover local marine life and rock pools.
Early booking is recommended — our museum events and seashore safaris are popular with locals and visitors alike. Call +44 (0) 1271-889031.
What’s On at Combe Martin Museum in 2026:
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Meeting Point: Combe Martin Museum on Cross Street EX34 0DH
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Curated collections & hands-on activities for all the family
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Regional heritage & culture talks with guest speakers
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Tuesday community coffee mornings & raffles each fortnight
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Combe Martin Museum Beach & Rockpool Safari — 27 August 2026
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Combe Martin Museum Beach & Rockpool Safari — 1 September 2026
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Organised school visits & group learning
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Discover the extraordinary history of Combe Martin
List of Museum Events & Seashore Safaris
☕ Combe Martin Museum Coffee Mornings in September 2026
Tuesdays September 8th & 22nd 11:00am – 12:30pm and each fortnight thereafter:
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Join our friendly community coffee mornings with a raffle
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Only £2.50 for coffee & cake.
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Raffle tickets available to purchase.
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Includes free museum entry to all the exhibits
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Our friendly social mornings support museum fundraising
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Last year we raised over £2,000 — let’s beat it!
🎨 The Combe Martin Museum Craft Tea Club 2026
Our craft & afternoon tea meetings are paused for the summer, because of seasonal commitments. We have good news; these popular sessions will resume in the autumn, and we will be announcing the dates.
Do come along and see what people are making and perhaps have a go at one of the crafts yourself.
Museum Special Events in 2026
September 2026
A Harvest Evening
Friday 11th @ 7:30pm
Booking essential. Tickets selling fast - remember to ring and make sure you get a seat!
Learn about the village traditions at harvest time. £7 per person — includes cider & small ploughman's.
October 2026
“Working by the Sea”
Friday 23rd — 7:30pm
Talk by Capt. Georgina Carlo‑Paat, MBE, DL. Ilfracombe's first woman Harbour Master.
Booking essential. £7 per person — includes wine & nibbles.
November 2026
Artist Talk — Rob Schubert
Thursday 12th — 2:30pm
Booking essential.
A look into Rob's life, work, and creative process. £5 per person — includes tea & cakes.
Guided Seashore and Rockpool Safaris (Walking Tours)
Nestled beneath dramatic headlands, Combe Martin Bay is a peaceful cove that feels frozen in time. Low tide offers the perfect opportunity for memorable seashore safaris.
Check our event schedule below for safari times, booking details and safety.
Join our friendly, expert museum guides for a fun, family-friendly walk exploring local marine life and rock pools. Get your buckets and fishing nets ready!
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Museum Seashore Safaris on 27 August & 01 September 2026.
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Meeting Point: Combe Martin Museum (Cross Street).
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Tickets: £3 per adult (includes up to 3 children). Extra children £1.50 each.
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Bonus: Every ticket comes with a free 1-week museum pass.
Seashore Safari Dates
July 2026 Safaris (completed)
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Thursday 16 July — Meet 13:30 · Low tide 14:14 · Tide height 0.8m.
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Tuesday 28 July — Meet 11:00 · Low tide 12:09 · Tide height 2.1m.
August 2026 Safari (completed)
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Thursday 27 August — Meet 11:00 · Low tide 12:24 · Tide height 1.6m.
September 2026 Safari (completed)
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Tuesday 1 September — Meet 14:00 · Low tide 15:06 · Tide height 1.2m.
Accessibility, Safety & Advice
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Sand-mobility aids can be arranged for visitors.
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Children and vulnerable adults must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult, carer, or guardian at all times throughout the safari.
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Read about Combe Martin Beach Accessibility↗
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Take good care and wear sturdy shoes — beaches, paths and rocks can be slippery.
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To ensure safe conditions, events may be rescheduled in poor weather.
What to Expect on our Museum Safaris
Depending on the tide, Combe Martin harbour beach reveals a mix of soft golden sand and sprawling rock platforms—ideal for marine explorers of all ages.
At low tide, these gentle, educational walking sessions allow families to discover crabs, mussels, anemones, barnacles and tiny fish in shallow pools. You could also spot limpets and sea-snails.
Combe Martin bay offers a space for many activities and all ages. Our seashore walking safaris are designed to be safe, relaxed, and memorable experiences for everyone.
Combe Martin beach offers a Wheeleez Sandcruiser and 'Access For All' Hippocampe beach wheelchair. A big-wheeled rollator is designed for use on sand.
The Historic Landscape of Combe Martin
This seaside village lies within the North Devon Coast National Landscape (formerly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
It includes the Hele, Samson’s and Combe Martin Bays Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and adjoins Exmoor National Park.
Combe Martin's beaches hold fascinating clues to the area's history. Long before modern roads were built, our coves were the bustling hub for local trade and travel.
If you look up at the cliffs, you can even spot a very old silver-lead mine entrance (called an Adit), carved right into the rock face! It runs deep into the hillside.
The Combe Martin Museum itself houses geological displays, showcasing localised fossil finds and mineral specimens including silver and lead.
Visitor Safety & Access Guidelines
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On Foot: our guided beach safaris are based directly on the sand and rocks.
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Book a Museum Seashore Safari in advance, and meet us at the museum.
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Accessibility: Feel free to ask us about accessibility options. The shore is regularly cleared of washed-up seaweed, making it generally easy to navigate.
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Accessible For All: Wheelchairs are available on Combe Martin Harbour Beach.
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Footwear: Wear sturdy footwear suitable for walking on wet, uneven rocks.
Combe Martin Harbour, North Devon
🏛️ Museum Experiences
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Collections exploring Combe Martin’s rich social and industrial heritage
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Family‑friendly exhibits over three floors (passenger lift installed)
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New collection additions throughout 2026
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Volunteer opportunities available
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