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Newcomen Engine House
This is a memorial to Thomas Newcomen, born in Dartmouth and inventor of the Atmospheric Steam Engine. His engine heralded the industrial revolution of the 18th century.
The Dartmouth engine was built at the end of the 18th century and is a direct descendant of his first engine, built in 1712, to pump water out of mine shafts.
Opening Times
2008 - High 24 Mar 2008 - 31 Oct 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
2008/09 - Low 1 Nov 2008 - 23 Mar 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | - Closed |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 - 17:00 |
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | free |
Road Directions
A3122 to Dartmouth. Tourist Information Centre is in Mayors's Avenue car park in centre of town.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Totnes and Paignton stations. Bus 111 from Totnes.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Ramp/Level Access
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Children's groups must be over 8 years.
- Max group size - 20
- Min group size - 10
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
