Tales from a Devon kitchen: Exploring Devon’s food history

Dr Paul Cleave, from the University of Exeter, will look at Devon’s evolving food history and the stories behind some of the seemingly everyday fare eaten in the Devonshire farmhouse and cottage. Drawing on his current research, Dr Cleave will explore how the routine of kitchen and dairy, the sustenance for the harvest field, and the frawsy (a treat or small feast) reveals a culinary legacy which belies a deep relationship between people, place, and their food. Visit our Old Devon Farmhouse gallery afterwards to explore a reconstruction of the Devon kitchen in person.
You are welcome to explore the galleries for free, as part of your booking.

Timings

Wednesday 16 September:

1045-1200

Location & directions

Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HG

Directions:

ON FOOT The Museum is situated on Babbacombe Road, five minutes’ walk from Torquay Harbour and the Clocktower. From the Clocktower, walk up the hill along Torwood Street. The Museum is 300 meters up on your left, opposite Torwood Gardens park. BY BUS From the town centre, buses No 11 or 22 will drop you outside the Museum. From the train station, buses No 12 will drop you in the town centre. BY TRAIN For information about the nearest train station click here. BY CAR Follow the A379 (Torbay Road) along Torquay’s seafront and past the Pavillion. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit (A379) along the Habourside. At the Clocktower roundabout take the 1st exit (A379) and drive up Torwood Street. You will find Torquay Museum 300 metres up on your left. Postcode for Sat Nav: TQ1 1HG

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

You may book your place via Eventbrite or by contacting the Museum.

Booking telephone number:

+441803293975

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tales-from-a-devon-kitchen-exploring-devons-food-history-tickets-1990641622680

Booking opens:

15 Jun 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

15 Sep 2026 10:45 AM

Accessibility details

PARKING The Museum unfortunately cannot offer parking facilities. All local car parks are pay and display. The nearest municipal car park is Harbour/Terrace Car Park, Montpelier Road, Torquay TQ1 1DD (Tel: 01803 207 695). Exit from the far end of the top platform and the museum is 45 meters down the hill. There is also limited on street parking available. We have one parking space on our forecourt which we reserve for visitors with disabilities. Please call the museum in advance if you would like to reserve this space.

Additional information

Max number of people:

134

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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