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Bygones

Fore Street | St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4PR, England
+44 (0)1803 326108
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Ranked #5 of 28 attractions in Torquay
Type: Museums
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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

enjoyed everything, interesting place to see how we used to live all them years ago. One thing that is not good is that as bygones used to b a cinema it is spread over 3 floors and have access only to the ground floor for people with disabilities or in a wheelchair.

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Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Bygones Museum is not only the best, value for money attraction around, it caters for everyone! Whether it is wet and windy, sunny and warm, we have never been dissapointed with whats on offer. Haveing enjoyed every aspect of whats on offer, we have spent many an hour just taking in the atmosphere, fabulous displays, and collection of wonderful pieces... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

I have been to visit bygones every year for the past 13 years and still enjoy the sights and smells the food and staff are great well worth a visit.

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I love going to Bygones, ever since I was a child I have enjoyed my visits and continued to go back. It is basic in some ways but when you read up on the story of how the owners decided to make it into what it is now and how they got the train into the building etc, I feel... More

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Wolfsburg
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Bygones - is nice. But that's all. We expected a little more for the high entrance fee. The displays are nice and lovely but not special. A lot looks mixed together. Seem like the best days of "bygones" are gone.

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St Austell, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Well worth a visit Friendly staff,nice food,well laid out,great value for money lots to see.Spent ages there.

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Brixham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

great displays some items are really interesting with great details. Rainy day? try here. Would be good for kids and adults, some great train layouts.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

As we were in torquay we wanted to visit bygones. We were glad we did as it had lots of interesting and clever attractions. However this would not be suitable for everyones interests and possibly small children would not enjoy. Was great to look at the different eras including walking threw a ww1 trench. Worth a visit

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

My seven year old found this interesting, my three year old didn't really get it and was a bit scared of the 'dolls'. She did however love the miniature model train sets, fairground etc on the third floor. If you have little ones be aware of the gruesome dentist on the second floor! Good little gift shop too, staff very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

All of it except the stairs but that is a personel issue good place to see. Our girls were really interested in how things were when we were children. Loved the surprise of the toilet ?? such a surprise for them. The exhibits were very good and authentic brought back so many memories for us and we were able to... More

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