Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum

Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum sits in a beautifully converted chapel on Chapel Street, right in the heart of Sidmouth's shopping area, and is a good choice if you're staying nearby. Inside you'll find a model railway, Star Wars and Sylvanian Families displays, pedal cars, die-cast cars, dolls and automatons, plus a Lego mini-figure hunt that keeps children entertained. The historic building itself is part of the appeal, with a preserved 1881 chapel organ and commemorative wall plaques. A visit takes around an hour and suits families, schools, coach parties and groups, with well-behaved dogs also welcome. It's a short stroll from Sidmouth Town beach, 0.2 miles away, and there are 64 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning a longer trip.