Cobbaton Combat Collection
Private military museum in North Devon with tanks, trucks, guns and Second World War home front exhibits, plus a large collectors shop.
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About the museum
Cobbaton Combat Collection grew from a hobby that got out of hand. Preston Isaac began collecting military vehicles and equipment, and in 1981 the collection was opened to the public at Cobbaton near Chittlehampton in North Devon. It has kept growing ever since and is still a family-run attraction.
The exhibits are mostly from the Second World War and the years 1939 to 1945. They include tanks, trucks, armoured cars, guns, helmets, artillery and grenades, alongside home front objects such as ration books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard material and blackout lamps. The collection reaches back to the Boer War and the First World War and forward to the Falklands and the first Gulf War, with kit from British, Canadian, American and Russian forces.
A large shop on site stocks collectors items, inert ammunition, clothing, badges, survival equipment, books and souvenirs. A canteen has been part of open days, and the museum's website points visitors to its Facebook page for the latest news and event dates.
Highlights
- Tanks, trucks and armoured cars, mostly from the Second World War
- Home front objects including ration books, gas masks and blackout lamps
- Exhibits from the Boer War to the first Gulf War
- Large shop with militaria and collectors items
Permanent exhibitions
- Military vehicles and equipment – Tanks, trucks, armoured cars, guns and artillery, mainly from the Second World War, with British, Canadian, American and Russian equipment.
- Home front collection – Ration books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard items and blackout lamps from the Second World War.
- Founded
- 1981
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum states that the collection has disabled facilities and wheelchair access. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the buildings.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
A large shop on site sells collectors items, militaria, clothing, books and souvenirs. A canteen is open on open days.
Events & venue rental
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