Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre

Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre

Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre
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Pathfinder563477
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Visited this museum today with my Dad. It was worth going in just to hear the beautiful sound of the polyphon - I have never heard an instrument like that before, they have restored a Polyphon to it's former glory. There is a mixture of interesting exhibits. Lots of info on and pictures of some famous historical figures e.g. Sir Walter Raleigh, Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots. A Colourful post war clothing display. An Exhibit on old Budleigh Salterton railway station including historic photos and items saved from the station. An atmospheric basement exhibit on smuggling. Beautiful finely crafted dolls. Lace making display. You could spend a few hours depending how much of the info you want to read on the displays. Only £2.50 per adult to go in. Take a 50p piece to put in the polyphon, it's worth it. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
Written 21 May 2022
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chrisandsylvia2022
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Friends
I must admit I wasn't expecting much from the museum but thought it might be nice little diversion from the seafront. How wrong I was though. It is an absolutely wonderful little museum packed full of excellently presented displays covering everything relating to local history from archaeology and geology to railways and Sir Walter Ralegh. I spent an hour in the museum but could have spent much longer {if I hadn't had a train to catch}. It was time well spent indeed!
Written 3 July 2024
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Lance H
Budapest, Hungary27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
This charming museum, set in an attractive, thatched Regency house, is well worth a visit not only for its insight into local history but also for its temporary exhibitions. The Fairlynch Museum is staffed by volunteers who could not be more helpful and informative and engaging in conversation with them adds to the pleasure of any visit.

In addition to the exhibition rooms, the Museum has a small gift shop with a wide range of products on sale to include an interesting selection of topical second hand books.
Written 21 September 2022
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Rick W
Sevenoaks, UK2,365 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
The museum is open from 11:30am to 4:30pm (new opening hours)a nd charges £2.50 per person. (used to be free). It contains displays about Sir Walter Raleigh, the steam train to Budleigh Salterton, the geology of the area and local lace making, smuggling and costumes. There is a small display about Millais’s famous painting of Sir Walter Raleigh as a child too. It took us about 45 minutes to look around and was mildly interesting. Your life won’t be ruined if you miss it though!
Written 4 August 2021
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Suzannah H
Exeter, UK33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
If you visit Budleigh Salterton you must go to this museum.It is beautifully displayed and there is something to interest everyone.The Polyphon and history of Walter Ralegh are delightful.The pictures by Joyce Dennys are so amusing.The guide on the day of our visit made it especially pleasant.
Written 30 October 2021
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Sarah Z
Exeter, UK223 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Couples
Popped into this wonderful little museum not really knowing what to expect. It's pretty eclectic, from smuggling to Mr Punch, Budleigh train station to Walter Ralegh. I challenge you not to learn something! Very helpful and friendly volunteers make the experience more than an average museum.
Written 19 August 2019
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Thank you for writing, Sarah. I have passed your welcome comments on to our volunteers.
Written 20 August 2019
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Russ V
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2014 • Couples
A lovely little museum of local interest with something for everyone. Great section on Budleigh during the war too.
Written 25 April 2014
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Linda H
Dawlish13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013 • Couples
My partner and I went to see this museum as I was interested in any history of the1800's when I had ancestors who lived in Budleigh. We were pleasantly surprised at the amount of files on local history in the library. We arranged to see Sheila Jelley on another day who said she would go through their records with me. We have just met up and have to say how marvellous she was, nothing was too much trouble to look up and she uncovered a lot of useful info for me. This is a lovely museum with something for everybody (I did like the smugglers in the basement! and also the ladies costumes). Well worth a visit for residents and visitors alike. We are impressed that this is run by hard working volunteers with no help other than donations and the entry is free. I am sure anyone who visits will want to drop something in the box! Oh and dont forget to admire the lovely garden.
Written 8 August 2013
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GCATDA
Cotswolds255 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Couples
This is a wonderfully interesting museum and its free! Its only small but has really interesting exhibits in it. You can pass a pleasant hour here easily. Would recommend a visit.
Written 14 October 2017
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Thanks for writing, GCATDA. Totally agree!
Written 15 October 2017
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hope33317
Budleigh Salterton, UK27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Solo
Friendly staff and interesting small museum in Budleigh Salterton worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written 27 July 2017
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