Education Visits Information - at The Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton, Devon, UK

‘. . . a superb place to learn!’

SUPERVISION and SAFETY

The site can accommodate up to 45 pupils and helpers comfortably. The museum requires at least one adult for every 15 pupils. Pupils must be supervised at all times. Pupils need to be divided into 3 groups. Each group can then comfortably work on one of the three floors. The groups can then rotate. Visits by individual older pupils are welcome but we ask that the museum be notified in advance and that the pupil brings with him/her a letter of authority from a teacher.

SPECIAL NEEDS
There is a lift giving wheelchair access, but it would help if we were advised before the visit. Please advise us of any special needs when making a booking. Parking for a minibus can be made available with sufficient warning.

TOILETS and LUNCHES
There is one toilet in the museum courtyard (wheelchair accessible) and public toilets within 200m.
If wet, packed lunches can be eaten within the museum (subject to availability of the room). In good weather, Simmons Park is a short walk away.

PREPARATORY VISITS. Teachers are welcome to make a free preparatory visit. Please telephone in advance of such a visit.

HOW TO BOOK. Book at least one week in advance of your visit. Please telephone the Museum and complete and send to us a Visit Booking Form.

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USEFUL CONTACTS

and complementing attractions

¨ Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Near Okehampton - Telephone 01837 840 046. A 19th century water-powered forge which produced agricultural and mining tools. National Trust.

¨ Okehampton Castle, extensive ruins of the largest castle in Devon dating from the 11th century. National Heritage. Telephone 01837 52844.

¨ Tourist Information Centre, (Museum Courtyard), Okehampton. Telephone 01837 53020.

HOW TO FIND US

The Museum of Dartmoor Life is situated in Okehampton in the Museum Courtyard off West Street (courtyard entrance is adjacent to the White Hart Hotel). See our How to Find Us web page.