Old Town Cottage
🏖️ 0.37 miles from Sidmouth Town (Excellent water quality)
Sidmouth, South West England
Sleeps 7
£487 per break
Check availabilityMuseums & Galleries · Sidmouth
Sidmouth Museum
📍 EX10 8LT
Photo: Jaggery (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Two floors of curated displays on Sidmouth and Sid Valley history
- Housed in a historic building in the town centre
- Stories of Sidmouth and the Sid Valley through the centuries
- Run entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers
Sidmouth Museum sits in the heart of Sidmouth, East Devon, housed in a historic building with two floors of beautifully curated displays telling the story of Sidmouth and the Sid Valley through the centuries. It's run entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers, who welcome locals, first-time visitors and regular holidaymakers alike wanting to learn more about the town's history and heritage. The museum is open Monday to Saturday through to the end of October, closed on Bank Holiday Mondays. It's a short stroll from Sidmouth Town beach, just 0.3 miles away, making it an easy addition to a day by the coast, and there are 67 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Saturday through to the end of October, closed Bank Holiday Mondays
- Best for
- Locals, first-time visitors and regular holidaymakers interested in local history
From the attraction's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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