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Torre Abbey
The King's Dr
Torquay TQ2 5JE
England
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What's Near Torre Abbey

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Elmdene Hotel £55 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Crimdon Dene Hotel £44 0.2 mi 0.3 km 5 of 5 stars
Kings Lodge £58 0.3 mi 0.5 km 5 of 5 stars
Riviera Lodge Hotel £61 0.5 mi 0.9 km 5 of 5 stars
Cleveland Hotel £33 0.6 mi 0.9 km 5 of 5 stars
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Bay Brasserie 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Inn @ The Grosvenor 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Garden Restaurant 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Cockington Gardens 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Agatha Christie Mile 1.1 mi 1.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Babbacombe Model Village 2.0 mi 3.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 13 attractions in Torquay
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Traveller Description: Explore the ruins of this 400-year-old abbey, which are filled with historical interest and in the care of English Heritage.
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Historic site, Architectural building, History museum, Art gallery
Address: The King's Dr Torquay TQ2 5JE
England
Tel: 01803 201201

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“Lovely gardens, mediocre gallery.”
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4 of 5 stars
MartynG1
Northampton, United Kingdom
30 Sep 2009
1
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I recently visited the Abbey as it had established a "Potent Plants" garden in connection with the Agatha Christie Week in Spetember. Though the weather was a little chilly and very close to raining, we had a fascinating tour with the head gardener around the Potent Plants garden and some of the greenhouses too. The Potent Plants garden itself is... more

“OK - but what is it, a restored ruin, a gallery or a garden ?”
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3 of 5 stars
Luck_Logic
Plymouth
16 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The web page coos - The Lost secrets - well there still lost because I none the wiser at all. It's OK - but what is it, a restored ruin, a gallery or a garden ? Just about worthwhile, if its raining more

“Interesting, but space could have been used better”
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3 of 5 stars
1066girl
Bristol, United Kingdom
13 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We recently visited Torre Abbey whilst staying near Torquay. The Spanish barn is such a great building and I thoroughly enjoyed the Gormley work there. However inside the abbey has a completely different feel. Staff were friendly enough but my partner who was heading for the toilet got told off by a member of staff, for not looking at the... more

“Great buildings, rude and aggressive service in cafe”
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4 of 5 stars
JamesSimonSmith
Kent
16 Jun 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The abbey and buildings have just been reopened after extensive reservations. Both the gardens and buildings are delightful. The staff at the abbey were professional and knowledgeable. Torbay council have worked hard to achieve a top quality visitor attraction. A great day out if you enjoy old buildings and gardens. Very reasonable entrance fees. more

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Torre Abbey Address

The King's Dr, Torquay TQ2 5JE, England
Tel: 01803 201201