Visitor Information
Getting here
We are located in the centre of Okehampton, next door to the White Hart Hotel. We have a small car park – See below for further information.
Museum of Dartmoor Life
Museum Courtyard
3 West Street
Okehampton
Devon EX20 1HQ
Travel Information
Car
Accessible via the M5, A386, and A30 , follow signs for Okehampton and look for the brown tourist signs towards the town centre .
Train (Dartmmor Line)
Okehampton Station (15 minute walk to the museum)
Station Road
Okehampton Devon
EX20 1EJ
The journey time is approximately 40 minutes between Okehampton and Exeter
- There are now hourly trains each way, seven days a week, between Okehampton, Crediton and Exeter St Davids, including services for daily commuters
- Most services also call at Exeter Central, including the key peak services.
For Further information, please refer to the Timetable
Coach and Bus
Okehampton is serviced by both coach and bus services
Please visit this excellent and comprehensive Resource provided by Dartmoor Walks for more information
Bicycle
For cyclists there are bicycle racks outside the museum. Centrally placed the museum is close to the famous Granite Way, an 11 mile car free route. Cycle hire is available from Granite Way Cycles at the Train Station
Parking
Mill Road, EX20 1PR – RingGo Code: 3503
Long Stay (maximum 10 hour stay)
Monday to Saturday
8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Sunday
10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
| Up to | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | £1.70 |
| 4 hours | £2.40 |
| All day | £3.00 |
| Overnight | Free |
Market Street, EX20 1WL – RingGo Code: 3502
Short Stay (maximum 3 hour stay)
Monday to Saturday
8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Sunday
10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
| Up to | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £0.50 |
| 1 hour | £1.00 |
| 2 hours | £1.80 |
| 3 hours | £2.20 |
| Overnight | Free |
Opening Times
10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday
27th March to 31st October 2023
Admission Prices
Adults – £5
Children & Students in Full Time Education (3 to 16) – £3
Children under 3 years old – free
Family Ticket (1 Adults + 2 Children) – £9
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) – £13
Groups per Person (6 Adults or more) – £4.50
Children’s Groups per Child – £2
Our prices offer great value, your ticket allows entry to the museum for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Additional Information
Wheelchair Access and Lift
The museum building and lift is wheelchair-accessible. If your wheelchair or mobility device is 75 cm or wider, access to certain areas of the Grade II listed building may be limited. Please contact us if you have a larger device and we can help you plan your visit.
Toilets
The nearest toilets are in the Cafe in Museum Courtyard
Bike Racks
Several bike racks are located outside the museum.
Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcomed at the museum. We ask visitors to remain responsible for their dogs at all times during their visit. Please ask at reception if you require a drinking bowl.
Postcard map of Dartmoor Photo by Alwyn Ladell on flickr (cc) Drawn by M F Peck. J Salmon, Ltd., Sevenoaks. Postally unused.