5 Museums in Honiton That You Shouldn't Miss

Thelma Hulbert Gallery is an award-winning public art gallery, hosting contemporary art and craft exhibitions as well as a permanent collection of artist Thelma Hulbert's paintings. Perfect for rainy days, THG has a stunning ground floor gallery space (formerly Thelma's studio), a dedicated Learning Room with art & craft materials for kids, a Project Space, shop and refreshments area. Disabled access and lift, disabled parking. For your safety, the gallery is open for private guided tours. Please book your place via our website thelmahulbert.com Fun activities and workshops during term-time and holidays to entertain the family. See our website for dates and times. Awarded GOLD for 'Accessibility & Inclusivity' by Visit Devon and designated 'Hidden Gem' by national Visit England Awards.

RAF Coastal Command operating with USAAF and US Navy in the persuit of U Boats during the Battle of The Atlantic. A unique collection of photographs showing the daily lives and missions as well as many WW2 artefacts. Videos/interactive displays. Toilets and restaurant next door at the Aviator Restaurant. Open 11am - 4pm Thurs to Sunday Good Friday to end of October.

In the town famous for lace making, Allhallows Museum has one of the most comprehensive collections of Honiton Lace in the world. Displays in two galleries feature exquisite examples of 16th to early 20th century Honiton lace. There are displays covering a huge range of local history topics including the Honiton hippo, metal detecting, wartime memorabilia, highly collectable Honiton Pottery, and a Victorian dolls house. The museum is packed with information and activities for all ages and interests. There are activities to amuse the children - a choice of four ( free) children's quiz sheets are available, with a guaranteed prize on completion, plus, puzzles and an opportunity for everyone to try lace making. Honiton lace making demonstrations are held by volunteers on Mondays to Fridays throughout June, July and August.

WW2 Heritage Centre. Narrative, video, photographs and artefacts tell the story of this airfield's role in D-Day. Also Band of Brothers. USN and RAF. The Centre is open from Good Friday until the end of October.

Hybrid Gallery exhibits figurative painting and sculpture by living artists, some has a narrative thread and often there’s a degree of quirk. The welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of our Georgian property allows for works to be viewed in the smaller domestic spaces as well as in the loftier contemporary gallery.