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Museums · South West England

River Avon, Devon

In or near Kingston.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

River Avon, Devon — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Part of Bigbury Beach - geograph.org.uk - 6399346

jeff collins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Ria End · 8.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Avon, Devon is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The River Avon in Devon is a significant waterway located in South-West England. Renowned for its scenic beauty, it is an important natural feature in the region. The river has historical significance, contributing to the local economy and ecology.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.2798, -3.8877
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Bigbury
Postcode
TQ7 4BJ
Parliamentary constituency
South Devon
Nearest railway station
Kingsbridge Ria End8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Avon, Devon?
River Avon, Devon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 4BJ), in the parish of Bigbury.
What is River Avon, Devon?
River Avon, Devon — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Avon, Devon?
The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Ria End, about 8.0 km away. The nearest town is Kingston. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 4BJ.
Is River Avon, Devon a protected site?
Yes — River Avon, Devon is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to River Avon, Devon?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 4BJ. It sits within the South Devon parliamentary constituency.