Museum of Dartmoor Life
ENTRY
from £2
WHERE
Okehampton
What it’s like
Five thousand years of Dartmoor history in one building, from Iron Age hut circles to Victorian farm life, with a ticket that lasts a whole year.
You wander through Dartmoor's past here, starting with the Iron Age communities who left stone rows and hut circles across the moor, then working forward through medieval life to Victorian times. There are short films along the way with music and interactive challenges, so it's not just cases of old tools to walk past, though there are plenty of those too. It's a lot of history packed into one building, and kids who like a bit of a mystery will get a kick out of the burial cairns section.
A day ticket doubles as a year pass, which is the sort of detail that makes the £6 adult, £4 child price feel less steep. Under-3s go free, and a family ticket for two adults and two kids comes in at £14, so if you think you'll fancy a second visit before Christmas it's basically a no-brainer. School visits and children's groups are £2 a head, and home educators get a family ticket for £9.
It's open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Parking is the one real catch: the on-site car park is small, though Mill Road car park is a short walk away if you need the space. The building itself has a lift to every floor and level access throughout, though anyone with a wider mobility device might find a few tight spots, since it's a Grade II listed building with all the quirks that brings.
If you're coming by train, Okehampton station is about 15 minutes on foot, with hourly services to Exeter St Davids most of the week. Cyclists can pick up the Granite Way, an 11-mile car-free route, right nearby.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Mill Road car park EX20 1PR (RingGo 3503): up to 2 hours £2, 4 hours £2.90, all day £3.60
- Wheelchairs
- Building and lift are wheelchair-accessible
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Getting there by bus or train
- Okehampton Station 15 minute walk
- Worth knowing
- Annual ticket allows entry for 12 months from date of purchase
- The ticket doubles as a year pass, so keep it for a return visit.
- The on-site car park is tiny; Mill Road car park nearby has pay and display rates from £2.
- Home educators can get a family ticket for £9 with a year's access.
- Silent tours and quiet spaces are available if that helps your visit.
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£6 for an adult, £4 for a child aged 3 to 16, and under-3s go free. A family ticket for two adults and two children is £14.
Do we need to book ahead?
Nothing on their side suggests you do, so you can just turn up during opening hours.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. It's closed on Sundays.
Does the ticket last just the one day?
No, your ticket gets you back in for a full year from the date you buy it, so it's worth going more than once.
Is there parking on site?
There's a small car park on site, but it fills up fast. Mill Road car park is a short walk away if you need the backup.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There's level access and a lift to every floor, plus accessible toilets and quiet spaces. Wider mobility devices might find some areas tight since it's a listed building.
What do kids actually do there?
They explore Iron Age communities, stone rows and hut circles, watch short films with interactive challenges, and look at objects spanning 5000 years of Dartmoor life.
Can we bring a dog?
Assistance dogs are welcome inside.
Is it good for school trips?
School visits are £2 per child and teachers and assistants go free.
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