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The Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Open - 7 days a week 10am - 5.30pm and through to 9pm every Friday from 6th June to 5th September 2008.
Housed in the beautifully refurbished Riverside Mill on the edge of Dartmoor, it boasts the spacious Jubilee gallery, extended Craft Shop and The Terrace Cafe with rooftop seating. With over 113,000 visitors last year, this confirms its reputation as the main focus for contemporary crafts in the South West and a delightful place to spend a few hours.
The Guild is now the largest contemporary crafts venue in the region with around 240 Members (working craftspeople), many of whom are of national and international standing. The diversity of crafts range from the traditional to the contemporary, and includes metalwork, jewellery, furniture, sculpture, ceramics, prints, glass, textiles and digital photography.
With over six major exhibitions a year and regular members' showcases in the craft shop, there is always something new to see. There is also a year-round programme of events, talks and workshops - request an annual Events Brochure or visit www.crafts.org.uk
Riverside Mill now has excellent access for all, with wide aisles, level access, a disbaled parking space and a lift to the first floor cafe. An Access Leaflet is available.
The Terrace Cafe is available for functions and events outside normal hours (please request a copy of menu options).
No smoking anywhere on site.
Opening Times
Open All Year
01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009
Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Events
Friday, 5th June 2009 - Sunday, 7th June 2009
Saturday, 4th July 2009 - Sunday, 13th September 2009
Saturday, 21st November 2009 - Thursday, 31st December 2009
Road Directions
20 minutes west of Exeter along the Devon Expressway (A38). Take the A382 turn off to Bovey Tracey. The mill is at the lower end of the town, alongside the river. Car park with Information point close by.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station is Newton Abbot station. Buses from Newton Abbot bus station run regularly. Regular buses from Exeter and Plymouth go past the Riverside Mill (contact Stagecoach on 01392 439439).
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Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop in new gallery.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Excellent signage/interpretation. Braille and audio guides available.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Licensed cafe serving home-cooked meals, including vegetarian food, cakes, etc, for 80 max indoors, and roof terrace (after Jul 04), daily, 1000-1730.
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - 02:00
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - call for details.
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
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