North Devon Maritime Museum

The North Devon Maritime Museum offers a fascinating insight into the rich shipbuilding and seafaring history of the area. It is housed in a fine, Georgian Grade II listed building which has been the home of several ship owners and master mariners in the past 200 years and is situated in the picturesque village and sea port of Appledore. Our collections and displays include historical exhibits, models, dioramas, photographs and paintings and cover most aspects of our region's maritime trades which have worldwide connections.

There is an extensive library and archive which is accessible to researchers by appointment. The museum and gift shop are manned by volunteers, who will be pleased to share their knowledge.

World War II

Discover the top secret experiments that took place in the estuary and along the North Devon coastline prior to the D Day landings in Northern France - including the Great Panjandrum, Swiss Roll, P.L.U.T.O., amphibious tanks and the first British 'Frogmen'.