Museums · South West England
North Devon Athenaeum
North Devon Athenaeum — library and museum in Barnstaple, Devon.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
North Devon Athenaeum is a museum in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1888, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EX32.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The North Devon Athenaeum is a museum located in Barnstaple, Devon, in South-West England. Established in 1888, it reflects Victorian architectural style and serves as a hub for local history and culture. The surrounding area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.0780, -4.0589
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Barnstaple
- Postcode
- EX32 8LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.northdevonathenaeum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q12898871 (CC0)
- commons: Barnstaple and North Devon Museum 2017.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Devon Athenaeum?
- North Devon Athenaeum is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 8LN), in the parish of Barnstaple.
- When was North Devon Athenaeum built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Is North Devon Athenaeum a protected site?
- Yes — North Devon Athenaeum is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to North Devon Athenaeum?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 8LN.