Okehampton TIC

Okehampton TIC Run by volunteers at The Museum of Dartmoor Life the Okehampton TIC is there to help visitors and lo This is open different hours to the Museum and TIC.

The Museum of Dartmoor Life hosts the Okehampton Tourist Information Centre at reception and we have accommodation information, local guides to attractions, advice about local walks, motorhome parking, caravan sites, historic monuments on Dartmoor as well as a wonderful Museum which tells the story of people who have lived on Dartmoor. There is a small shop selling local maps, crafts, books, soaps

, sweets, pickles, jams and other goods all made on Dartmoor. There are small gifts for children (books, games, gems etc), so you can take away a gift from Dartmoor. There are a team of volunteers who man the Tourist Information desk, who are happy to share their extensive knowledge of the region of Dartmoor. If you are interested in joining the volunteers, please contact the Manager. Across the courtyard there is a small tea room, run by a separate company, Victorian Tea Pantry.

20/07/2025
14/07/2025

From today, until the end of the summer holidays, all children visiting the museum will receive one of these cute wooden ornaments to decorate and take home. Remember that with any ticket purchased you get another ticket giving you free entry for a year. Very useful when you’re looking for something to do with your children during the holidays. We still also have great trails to follow and a list of 15 things to do before you leave! Remember, we are not just for visitors! Come find out more about the place you live and love.
Check out our website for more information www.dartmoorlife.org.uk

09/07/2025

Have fun and raise money for your local hospice charity. See upcoming challenges, walks, coffee mornings and other fundraising events across Exeter and Devon.

09/07/2025

The first of our wonderful Museum Talks will be on Wednesday 30th July 6.30 for 7pm start. £6 a ticket.

Dr Martin Gillard is an Historic Environment Officer for the South West Peatland Partnership, employed by Dartmoor National Park Authority. He has worked and researched in archaeology for over thirty years. Since 2017 he has been part of peatland restoration projects on the moorlands of the South West. His role is to work with the restoration teams from planning through to delivery, to minimise any negative impacts upon the historic environment, and enhance the positive.

Tickets available at the museum reception. Buy soon as limited seats.

20/06/2025

It’s going to be hot out there this weekend so why not visit the museum where it’s cool in every sense of the word! Bring your water bottles, top ups happily provided.

17/06/2025

Have you been to the museum recently? Here’s a photo of one page in the visitor book from the last week. We really are worth a visit. Pay once and you get free entry for a year. Great for locals as well as visitors to the area. Come and see what you’re missing!

11/06/2025

Do you know any budding young artists? If so please encourage them to enter this great competition and they might see their work in the museum!

07/06/2025
20/05/2025

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Monday 10am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:15pm
Thursday 10am - 4:15pm
Friday 10am - 4:15pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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