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Lyn & Exmoor Museum

Market Street | St Vincent's Cottage, Lynton, Exmoor National Park EX35 6AF, England
01598 752225
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Lynton
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Description: An 18th-century cottage that houses a collection of agricultural and domestic tools.
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hartlepool
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

found it very interesting giving a lot of usefull information on the history of the area More

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Lynton
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Set in one of the oldest buildings (maybe the oldest?) in Lynton, this little museum is stuffed full of interesting artifacts. Don't expect pristine exhibits in shiny museum cases -it's a much more 'home-spun' experience than that. But it is a true reflection of the lives of the people this museum represents: ordinary working folk who lived in a time... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Museum is a bit sad. Needs a good overhaul. Exhibits are interesting, but some signs are upside down and just cannot be read. Entrance fee us steep given the rather downtrodden atmosphere. More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

very informative enjoyed learning about the history of the flood that happened which must have been devastating to the area. It's amazing how they have built it back up it is so pretty there. More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2009
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Lynton's charming small museum with Lynton & Barnstaple Railway exhibits, Lynmouth Flood Disaster 1952, a rural kitchen and tool room just some things on display. Well worth a visit! More

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South West
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2007
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A nice way to while away an hour is to pop into this museum in the Old Village area of Lynton and housed in Lynton's oldest surviving dwelling. This small local history museum has collections of agricultural & domestic tools, a cottage kitchen with large stone fireplace, bread oven and pots & pans. There is also some information about local... More

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