House of Marbles

The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9DS

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Be amazed and amused at House of Marbles. Lot of wonderful sights to behold for all ages.

Shop at House of Marbles for quality toys, games, gifts and realise there is so much more. Discover our glassworks where you can see traditional and modern glassmaking techniques at work. Our fully-licensed eatery serves lunch, breakfast and afternoon tea along with daily specials. We have museums of games, glass, pottery and marbles, bespoke interactive marble runs plus many nooks and crannies filled with charm and tradition.

Ample free parking and no admission charge. Open 7 days a week throughout the year. www.houseofmarbles.com.

Find us just off the A38 between Exeter and Plymouth, on the edge of Dartmoor.

Booking is advisable for daytime dining at The Old Pottery Restaurant on 01626 831320.

Find out more about us on our social media accounts!:
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/HouseOfMarblesPage/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HouseofMarbles
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/houseofmarbles/?hl=en
GOOGLE+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/104874729126840199784

Guide Prices

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Opening Times

House of Marbles (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm,
Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Facilities

Other

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Establishment Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Dogs-Accepted
  • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
  • Open All Year
  • Shop
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Event Facilities

  • Free Entry

Key Features

  • Families
  • In countryside
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • Free Car Parking
  • On Bus Route
  • On-Site Coach Parking
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking On Site

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass are situated on the outskirts of Bovey Tracey, Devon between Exeter and Plymouth. Come off the A38 at Drumbridges roundabout, signposted Bovey Tracey A382 (in the opposite direction to Trago Mills). Follow the brown signposts to House of Marbles.

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Public Transport Directions

By Bus: From Newton Abbot Bus Station catch bus number 39, disembark in Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • SSSh2010
      Chichester, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Unusual one to visit
      4 of 5 stars
      1st Apr 2024
      Free entry, lovely collection of glass and marbles, glassworks workshop in display, history of marbles and displays were impressive. Warning - though entry is free, you are guaranteed to walk out... Read full review
    • tfleisch
      Frimley Green, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Great fun glassmaking. Good food
      5 of 5 stars
      3rd Apr 2024
      Booked a session to make sparkling birds. Kelsie was an entertaining and patient teacher. Had a great experience learning to shape glass. Can’t wait to see the final product once it is cooled... Read full review
    • honestyismypolicy
      Solihull, United Kingdom
      VERY POOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      1 of 5 stars
      11th Apr 2024
      My eleven years old son made a purchase of marbles. He carefully selected a number of marbles. When they were received, a number of the marbles were broken/damaged due to the poor packing. He sent a... Read full review

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