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Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum

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Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum - A Trip Down Memory Lane

The Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum features an impressive collection of vintage toys and modern playthings, making it one of the top family attractions for visitors. Additionally, the museum showcases a fascinating model railway that highlights toy history, offering an engaging experience for all generations.

Models Galore

Model Village

Model Village

Model Village

Model Theatre

Model Village

Model Village

Model Railway

Model Village

Model Railway

Dolls Houses

Model Village

Model Railway

Sidmouth Model Railway

The Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum includes a model of Sidmouth Station as it was in the 1960s.  The station closed in 1967 and the model was built by Richard Harper and donated to the museum. Before donating the model Richard regularly displayed it at various model railway exhibitions around the country.

Sidmouth Model Railway

A miniature scene of a vintage car and figure near a coal pile and railway tracks.

The Station Master arriving for work

Houses adjacent to the station in Alexandria Road, Sidmouth

Houses adjacent to the station in Alexandria Road, Sidmouth

Detailed miniature model of a suburban street with figures and cars.

Houses adjacent to the station in Alexandria Road, Sidmouth

Houses adjacent to the station in Alexandria Road, Sidmouth

Houses adjacent to the station in Alexandria Road, Sidmouth

Detailed miniature train station scene with buildings, tracks, and barrels.

The Goods Yard

Houses adjacent to the station in Alexandria Road, Sidmouth

The Goods Yard

History

Model of the Titanic displayed in a glass case with historical photos and documents on a red wall.

Toys serve as fascinating indicators of social context throughout history. In the late 60s to 70s, the rise of sci-fi media, such as Doctor Who and Star Wars, coincided with the excitement following the moon landings, reflecting the cultural landscape of the time. This evolution in toys also highlights toy history; we’ve seen a remarkable transition from vintage toys like dolls with porcelain heads and die-cast cars to the innovative Lego action figures we enjoy today. 


Our models tell the stories behind them. For instance, this Titanic model, crafted from 22,000 matchsticks, comes with the rich narrative of the Titanic and its survivors.

And Much More...

Characters and Models from Film & TV

Characters and Models from Film & TV

Characters and Models from Film & TV

We have several toys and models from much loved TV series and films. Including, Chircken Run, Steward Little, Dad's Army, Fawlty Towers, Mr Bean and many others.


Teddy Bears

Characters and Models from Film & TV

Characters and Models from Film & TV

Experience the magic as teddy bears come to life in our Steiff Automatons, a highlight in the museum.

Dolls

Characters and Models from Film & TV

Board Games and Puzzles

From porcelain heads to Barbie and Sindy dolls, the journey through toy history reflects the charm of vintage toys. 

Board Games and Puzzles

Characters and Models from Film & TV

Board Games and Puzzles

Remember those family board games around the dining table, where laughter filled the air just like at the family attractions in town? 

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