Best Museums in Sidmouth

"The best preserved monastic site in Devon and Cornwall can be found in Torquay and dates from the end of the 12th century. No sooner was Torre Abbey suppressed in the 16th century, it became a stately home, and although large portions of the church were torn down, the south and west cloisters were adapted into the house. The tithe barn, gatehouse, abbot’s tower and undercrofts all came through unscathed."

"Address: 140 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AN, England, UK Tel: +44 01392 412348 Standing on Fore Street and dating back to 1471, Tuckers Hall is now a Grade II listed landmark and was formerly a chapel, being built for the city's guild of the weavers, tuckers and shearers (the woollen cloth workers). Soon after, this medieval building began to function as a meeting space and guildhall for the weavers, and was modernised by the Victorians in the 1870s. Exeter is very famous for its historical woollen textile industry, and in the early 18th century, was actually responsible for some 25% of England's overall output."

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"Dartington Hall, Dartington Totnes (6.8 km distance from city Buckfastleigh). Situated in the Devon countryside, just 8 minutes’ drive from Totnes Railway Station, the historic Dartington Hall boasts a medieval courtyard, beautifully landscaped gardens, and free parking. Dartington Courtyard Rooms offer an informal and unique setting on a 1200-acre estate amongst medieval buildings, listed gardens, local foods, vibrant arts and craft offers, and a dynamic small-scale… more"

"This is a sandy, rocky beach, located in a delightful little cove that has lots of rock pools at low tide & some excellent views of the rugged coastline. Well within reach of Torquay, just a 15 minute car journey from our hotel, there is a small ‘pay & display’ car park or the no.85 bus stops nearby on the main Teignmouth road. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, with some lovely thatched cottages & pub."

"Maidencombe beach is further along the coast path from Watcombe Beach and towards Shaldon. Depending on which path you take (higher or lower) the walk will take you about an hour from Lilycot holiday home. The higher path is the quickest, as the lower path is up and down route which is quite hectic in places."