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.
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Totnes Elizabethan House Museum
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 grow lavender, sage, thyme and rosemary amongst other herbs. You may buy a bunch of herbs with our ancient recipe leaflet to... 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, Berry Pomeroy and Dartmouth Castle all plan to re-open in early August, entry by pre-booked tickets purchased online. Tickets go on sale in early July. Castles of Devon – Experience a day out with a difference at the Castles of Devon. Totnes Castle Is a focal point of Totnes and stands as a mighty... Read more »
