Mortehoe Museum

The Mortehoe Museum sits in the village of Mortehoe, 2.4 kilometres north of Woolacombe on the north coast of Devon. Once a simple barn, the building now belongs to the National Trust and is run by the Mortehoe Heritage Trust. The museum lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where the sea meets the rolling hills. Locally produced arts and crafts, books and maps fill the shelves of its small shop. In summer, visitors can take tractor and trailer rides to Bull Point and Morte Point from outside the museum. The museum tells the story of Mortehoe’s past through displays of local history. Artefacts from shipwrecks, farming tools and old photographs bring the village’s heritage to life. The Mortehoe Heritage Trust, a registered charity, organises the museum and its events. A children’s playground and a picnic area provide space for families to relax after exploring. The tractor rides offer a chance to see the coastline from a different angle. Inside, the museum’s rooms hold collections that reflect the area’s maritime and agricultural roots. Visitors find maps showing old trade routes and fishing grounds. The displays include items recovered from nearby shipwrecks. Outside, the playground and picnic area sit among grassy slopes. The tractor rides take visitors to Bull Point and Morte Point, where the cliffs drop sharply into the sea. The museum’s setting makes it a quiet place to learn about the history of this coastal corner of Devon.