History at its heart
From Saxon beginnings to today’s vibrant market town, Totnes has a national reputation for its many notable buildings and monuments. One of the best ways to explore the town’s rich history and charming architecture is by following our town walk.
See & Do
Totnes Elizabethan House Museum
The Museum will be open downstairs only from beginning of April to comply with social distancing. Check their website for more information. You enter the Museum through the reception in what would have been the Elizabethan merchant’s shop. If you wander through to the rear, you will enter the courtyard and herb garden where we... Read more »
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Totnes Image Bank Photographic Archive
When you make your visit to Totnes come and see the background to this historic town by visiting the Totnes Image Banks archive exhibition. We will show you how the town developed from early times to how the town traded by river and rail, contributed to 2 world wars, has a rich Civic and social... Read more »
Behind ancient doors
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Totnes Fashion & Textiles Museum
The Museum hopes to be open in 2021 from mid-May to the end of August with an exhibition on the theme “Out of the Blue”, featuring original costumes from the between the 1700s and the 1900s. Please check the website regularly to confirm details and to view a wide range of the Collection. Situated on... Read more »
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English Heritage Castles of Devon
Totnes and Berry Pomeroy Castle are both open from 10am – 5pm (last entry 30 minutes before). Dartmouth Castle is due to reopen from 17th May. Entry will be by pre-booked tickets only. Castles of Devon – Experience a day out with a difference at the Castles of Devon. Totnes Castle Is a focal point... Read more »
