Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Visit the Museums during your Devon Holidays

If you are looking for a great place to stay while holidaying in Devon, the Devon holiday cottages will be perfect for you. The holiday cottages are fully furnished, luxurious, self-catering units that are perfect for couples, families and groups. There are several places you can visit during your Devon holiday cottages when you choose to stay at one of the spacious Devon holiday cottages. Visiting some museums in Devon is a great idea and is something that the whole family can enjoy together. Here are a few recommendations for you.

Robert Albert Memorial Museum

If you are staying at one of the spacious Devon holiday cottages, getting to the Robert Albert Memorial Museum will not be difficult. You will need to take a drive over to Exeter to be able to visit this museum. This museum is worth visiting together with your children during your Devon holidays. The museum houses a rich collection of archaeology, art and costumes. You will be able to see over 1 ½ million different objects from all over the world on display at the Robert Albert Memorial Museum. The museum is also home to some extraordinary artefacts collected from the many parts of the world including the United Kingdom and other countries. A good idea would be to take one whole day during your Devon holidays to visit this museum.

Plymouth City Museum

The Plymouth City Museum is another museum you can visit while staying at one of the luxurious Devon holiday cottages. The museum is located in Plymouth, Devon and hence makes it one of the places you should visit during your Devon holidays. The museum has a rich art collection among other historic artefacts. Some of the artefacts at the museum are from West Devon, Plymouth, Dartmoor, South Hams and ancient Egypt. The museum is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Mondays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can visit this museum during your Devon holidays.

Dartmoor Life Museum

The Dartmoor Life Museum is where you can learn about the history of Dartmoor during your Devon holidays. If you are staying at one of the holiday cottages in Devon, this is a place you can visit. This is one museum where you can actually touch things which makes it a bit more interesting especially if you are holidaying with your whole family. The Dartmoor Life Museum is open from March to December. You can visit the museum from Monday to Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Group visits are also possible, in which case you will need to contact the museum office for bookings.