Bridport Museum
7 July 2025
The history of Bridport is housed in an attractive Tudor building and has an interesting collection of stunning Roman jewellery, armour and fossils. With fun trails and exhibitions there's something for everyone here.
Museums
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Bridport Museum
The history of Bridport is housed in an attractive Tudor building and has an interesting collection of stunning Roman jewellery, armour and fossils. With fun trails and exhibitions there's something for everyone here.
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Bude-Stratton Museum
The museum is set in the castle and offers an interesting insight into life in Bude, its varied geology, history and its progression from a port to most recently a surfing centre. Education facilities, a shop and restaurant are on site and the restaurant has stunning views.
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China Clay Country Park Mining and Heritage Museum
The south coast's landscape owes a great deal to the china clay mines; this museum gives you a fascinating insight.
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Coldharbour Mill
Take a tour of this 200-year-old spinning mill and see yarn being produced on spinning frames and power looms. There is also a restaurant, picnic areas and a shop selling goods manufactured at the mill.
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Royal Cornwall Museum
Archeology from Cornwall and around the world, plus fine art and social history.
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Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Bovey historical artefacts and photographs, railway memorabillia and pottery exhibited in the restored old railway station, offering an insight into local hisotry, art and culture.
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Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
An underground museum telling the story of the first international cable communications.
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National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Amazing for seadogs and landlubbers alike. Named South West Visitor Attraction of the Year 2008-2009.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
The garden and museum preserve the work of one of St Ives' most revered 20th century artists. Sculptor Barbara Hepworth's studio and workshop are kept much as they were when she lived and worked there. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display, along with paintings, drawings and archive material.
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Clouds Hill
Now a National Trust property, Clouds Hill was once the Dorset home of Lawrence of Arabia. There is an exhibition detailing Lawrence's extraordinary life and his grave can be found in the churchyard of St Nicholas Church in Moreton. There is also a beautiful new trail through rhododendrons to a delightful picnic spot on top of the hill. House open March to October only.
Museums
A few years ago, the Classic Cottages team started writing about where we live and why we love it. Over time these have evolved into the Classic Guide.
Bude-Stratton Museum
5 April 2018
The museum is set in the castle and offers an interesting insight into life in Bude, its varied geology, history and its progression from a port to most recently a surfing centre. Education facilities, a shop and restaurant are on site and the restaurant has stunning views.
China Clay Country Park Mining and Heritage Museum
6 April 2016
The south coast's landscape owes a great deal to the china clay mines; this museum gives you a fascinating insight.
Coldharbour Mill
5 June 2015
Take a tour of this 200-year-old spinning mill and see yarn being produced on spinning frames and power looms. There is also a restaurant, picnic areas and a shop selling goods manufactured at the mill.
Royal Cornwall Museum
3 March 2014
Archeology from Cornwall and around the world, plus fine art and social history.
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
3 October 2013
Bovey historical artefacts and photographs, railway memorabillia and pottery exhibited in the restored old railway station, offering an insight into local hisotry, art and culture.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
11 February 2013
An underground museum telling the story of the first international cable communications.
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
23 August 2012
Amazing for seadogs and landlubbers alike. Named South West Visitor Attraction of the Year 2008-2009.
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
6 June 2012
The garden and museum preserve the work of one of St Ives' most revered 20th century artists. Sculptor Barbara Hepworth's studio and workshop are kept much as they were when she lived and worked there. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display, along with paintings, drawings and archive material.
Clouds Hill
3 June 2012
Now a National Trust property, Clouds Hill was once the Dorset home of Lawrence of Arabia. There is an exhibition detailing Lawrence's extraordinary life and his grave can be found in the churchyard of St Nicholas Church in Moreton. There is also a beautiful new trail through rhododendrons to a delightful picnic spot on top of the hill. House open March to October only.