Bill Douglas Centre, Exeter

Name: Bill Douglas Centre
Address: Prince of Wales Rd, Exeter, EX4 4SB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1392 724321

#46 among attractions in Exeter

Museum, Specialty museum

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The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum is a public museum and an academic research facility on the Streatham Campus of the University of Exeter in England. Founded in 1994 and opened to the public in 1997, the museum houses one of Britain's largest public collections of books, prints, artefacts and ephemera relating to the history and prehistory of cinema. ()

Coordinates: 50°43'60"N, 3°32'4"W

Address

Prince of Wales RdDuryardExeter EX4 4SB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1392 724321

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Bill Douglas Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Princesshay, Devon County War Memorial, Redvers Buller.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bill Douglas Centre open?

Bill Douglas Centre is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bill Douglas Centre?

Nearby attractions include Mary Harris Memorial Chapel of the Holy Trinity, Exeter (1 min walk), Northcott Theatre, Exeter (5 min walk), University of Exeter, Exeter (6 min walk), Redvers Buller, Exeter (10 min walk).

How to get to Bill Douglas Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bill Douglas Centre:

Bus

Jolly Porter • Lines: 56 (10 min walk)
Lower St Germans Road • Lines: F2, U (11 min walk)

Train

Exeter Central (12 min walk)
Exeter St Davids (13 min walk)