What a place! We visited in the summer of 2032 and spent a most enjoyable few hours touring the village. So much to see and masses of detail in every scene. We loved it, and had great fun spotting all the details. The crazy golf was free and was great fun too. Highly recommended if you want to be surprised and amazed at the skill of the model makers.

What a wonderful place. It's so well thought out, and the humour is great. Added bonus of free crazy golf. The grounds are well maintained. Love the new indoor mythic section as well. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area, you will not be disappointed! They update the models regularly as well.

Great place for all the family. Kids love this place. So much to see and explore. The continuous work by the gardeners makes this place really special and magical. The café is a little limited but has a good selection of drinks. The car park outside is a pay and display Council car park and always loads of spaces.

Possibly the biggest Model Village I have ever visited (ironically!) - very steep hills at the start and end though! Clever little details like a lot of Model Villages, challenging mini golf included in the price which was good along with a few other displays in addition to the main village. Fairly limited choice of food in the cafe, but all staff we interacted with were pleasant and welcoming. Quite expensive parking though, but that is the local council, not the Model Village that sets that - they should lobby for lower charges to increase footfall. Nice place to visit for a couple of hours! (the kids enjoyed getting the dragon to breath fire too!)

Went in a family group of eight, spent the afternoon there, the crazy golf was fun (which is included in the entrance fee). Everywhere seems clean and well kept and if you take your time you'll see more than you first notice. The cream tea in a box was tasty. Really enjoyed our time here, I recommend a visit.

I love a model village and I’ve been coming here for over 40 years. I still think this is the best in the country and it’s updated and changed so there is always something to see. First time I’ve been since they added crazy golf which was great fun. Well worth a visit.

Truly is detail ! It is worth a visit never mind the kids it’s for everyone! Who enjoys more me or my son ! My wife loved it ! Well sign posted to spend time looking at the models to take pictures! Something for everyone & comical to laugh at ! Toilets fantastic! Cafe area fantastic well priced ! A beautiful sit down area out side to enjoy your food ! This model village is like a massive garden hidden gem ! They say at night it looks beautiful! Try it for your self & be a kid again !

How I want to give this a 5 star! But I cannot just for price reasons. £17.95 on the door per person...its an amazing model village, the first one I've been to since I was a child. But it was nearly £20 or £40 for two people, mentally it felt too much. I would of preferred it closer to £15 than £20. Anyway, the village was incredible, loads of unique things to spot, celebrity models to find and plenty of photo opportunities. You'll enjoy it, and it's just about worth it's money! (Or buy tickets in advance like we should of and save those extra couple of £££s.

It was such an amazing experience. From my point of view, besides the fun of looking at the buildings and the people, it's a great place to contemplate our lives from above. It's so well done. I recommend this location to everyone. It's great fun for children and adults alike.

Not visited here since I was young and walking in just brought back so many memories. The layout of the village is great, taking you down a hill. The place is very picturesque. We visited for one of the Summer Night Illuminations and it was great to see it all lit up. Had to use our phone torches towards the end to read the signs and properly view the exhibits. Maybe be worth having torches available for those who may not have a phone?

Recommend booking online for a discount. We were an hour early and the gentleman still allowed us with no issues. Beautiful scenery even in bad weather. Models are clearly well crafted with a brilliant sense of humour in mind for adults while children can marvel at the creations. There are indoor models and of course outdoor ones. (Indoor has heating) Nice that they have mini golf to break up the routine. Overall, an amazing experience!

Such an interesting model village, definitely one of the best I've visited. Amazing detail in the models, some interactions and a "find where wally" for the children. Has got accessible paths but very hilly and probably difficult to push wheelchairs about. Thought it was quite expensive, but thoroughly enjoyed it.

I was very impressed with this model village, the detailing in the people was very good. Everything is well thought through. There’s arrows on the floor so you don’t miss anything. Very clean toilets. 4 acre plot with models all over. There’s crazy golf on site with a cafe and a gift shop. Overall a 5 star experience with reasonable pricing.

A brilliant day out which took us about 2-3 hours. Loved all of the displays and was great to see it's regularly updated with even small touches such as the recent FA Cup Final and King's coronation. You even get a game of mini golf! Make sure you book in advance online for 10% off entry.

A lovely place with just a few issues. If disabled like myself the village is very steep in places so make sure you wear comfortable shoes and take someone with you and try to go on a dry day. Needs some extra rails in places otherwise an amazing place very family friendly and the staff was very helpful.

An enjoyable couple of hours looking around. There were nice plants to make it look pleasant. We played crazy golf for free, which was very unexpected. They had a cafe , that you could eat in or out. A little bit steep in places. We had a very pleasant day there.

Simply amazing place. Cost family of 4 £63 to enter, but don't let that put you off. They clearly invest well back into the attraction which is beautifully clean throughout with ample clean toilets, a lovely cafe, good, fun crazy golf (included in admission fee), and of course a stunning and extensive model Village collection. Everything from old to future scenes with flowing water, trains, and literally hundreds of querky features and funny installations. Keep your eyes out for Where's Wally and friends, plus a fun Easter egg hunt (free with admission), which gives children a bracelet upon completion. There is so much to see. You really mustn't rush, or you'll miss the detail. Would highly recommend and definitely visit again when in the area. Finally, the gardening is excellent throughout, and I love the use of alpines, confiers, and dwarf Acer trees throughout. Order tickets day before to save around £1.50 per ticket. They don't take payment until you arrive. :-)

We visited during the Easter break. We missed booking the tickets online so just turned up at the door as suggested on the website. I think during peak times this probably wouldn't work so plan ahead. It was about £70 for a family of 4. We got a discount I think applied to larger groups. We didn't struggle with parking but again it might be different during the summer. The website recommends 2.5 hours which I say is about right. We played the mini golf before continuing with our tour so it could be less or more depending on whether you play and how long you take. The children most enjoyed the interactive aspects including the fire breathing dragon but I enjoyed everything. The miniature train was a hit. They changed from freight train to passenger train in the duration of our visit so the excitement went up again 😂 Don't miss the indoor bits and do take a leisurely stroll. The mythical kingdom is a matter of taste, we had divided opinions as you do with kids. It's an attraction I would highly recommend even with its price tag. The kids had fun finding the Easter eggs hidden in various displays. If we lived closer it would be lovely to visit on some of their special events and themes

Very well presented. Could have saved a couple of quid if pre booked. Great history behind it. Spent about 2 hours here. Had a game of crazy golf too. Stayed for coffee in the cafe.

Wonderful little place....with council parking right in front of the venue....the miniatures are absolutely wonderful and kids loved it..... easily takes 1/2 day to stroll around the entire place

Lovely day out. Great for with the dogs and the staff were lovely ( even though my dog was a bit yappy 🤣) a lot of fun and so cute to take photos of the dogs next to the miniature scenes. If you go with a dog I'd go with a friend or someone else so that you can still look at the inside displays. I'd say it would be wonderful for all ages but if someone has mobility issues or is in a wheel chair they may struggle to get up the slope. Also as a future assistance dog handler it was wonderful to see signs saying no dogs except assistance dogs 🐕‍🦺 Vs the normal no dogs except guide dogs (for the indoor display areas where dogs can't go) I really appreciate it. If I come on holiday in the area again I will definitely be coming back. Thank you ☺️

Perfect for a sunny afternoon, our visit lasted around 2 hours. It’s a wee bit cheaper per ticket to book online in advance rather than just turn up. There’s a mini golf course of 9 holes and superb models on display. You can round it all off with a decent cup of coffee in the coffee shop too.

Wow! So much to see here. The amount of detail in the houses and the sets is unbelievable. You can spend a few hours walking around seeing everything, and your children will love it. There's a burning house and a fire breathing dragon and so much more to see. A great cafe ( the panini's are lovely) and handy toilets halfway round. There's also crazy golf if you fancy a game.. We went Halloween week and I think there were some items added for the occasion

This is one of the best model villages I've been to. The size and scale of some of the models and displays are wonderful and very skillfully done with a lot of humour included in the displays. Definitely a place not to miss.

Such a fun experience. Never had a tour in a cave and felt so engaged by our guide (David). Enjoyed every second, a lovely cafe where we had coffee before and after our tour, laughing staff enjoying themselves. Had such a lovely atmosphere. Once in the cave, our tour guide “David” was brilliant, nice to be shown something by someone who is passionate and interacts so well with the group he is with. The operators really do have a gem with this tour guide, never had such a fun experience. I have not put many pictures of the caves in as you need to visit to get the full effect of how great they are and the story they have.

Lovely little visit. We caught the bus from Paignton which was a nightmare, but actually at Kents Cavern was great. We arrived early so we were able to move our pre-booked tour from 12.30 to 11am. We had a time for a coffee (which was delish) and Simon our tour guide was great he involved the kids in the tour asked them questions and was more than happy to answer questions at the end. He gave a warning about low head room and wet under foot. I have slight mobility issues so if you're the same please, please wear proper footwear, flip-flops and water DON'T mix. The woodland trail is steep but that's mainly the steps but it's great for the kids.

Amazing piece of history. Our guide Amy was very knowledgeable and funny and made the experience something to remember. I'd recommend to anyone in the area to visit here. Such an interesting place! The onsite cafe is lovely too and reasonably priced. All of the staff are very welcoming as well.

Excellent experience given by James, the very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Came here at Christmas for the Father Christmas experience which the children loved with all the elves entertaining them and a free gift from Santa. This visit was about insights into the caves and the animals and people who lived here. Children as young as 6 up to pensioners all were captivated, including the special effects and the complete blackout experience. Prices are reasonable considering the top quality attraction and if you're an annual member (currently £20) then you get 10% off shop and cafe prices and free entrance for a year plus free parking. Cafe has good cakes, coffees and teas and not expensive.

These Prehistoric caves are, without doubt, the most remarkable site I have ever visited and today's experience way, way, way exceeded even my highest expectations. Millions of years of geology, hundreds of thousands of years of history and the chance to explore one of the World's most important stone age sites. Superlatives, there are none which adequately do justice to what I saw and heard on this morning's guided tour. Our guide, Ellie, absolutely smashed the delivery of it out of the park - easily the best tour I have been a part of. Facts, anecdotes, stories, humour, all evident in a wonderfully confident presentation to a highly receptive and appreciative group. The sensory interaction and way that cave history was brought to life was exceptional. This was exquisitely done and I would strongly suggest a visit to the caves whenever in this neck of the woods. Utterly outstanding.

An interesting place to visit with your kids especially when is raining or is too hot outside. The temperature in the cavern is around 11 degrees all year around. You'll learn a lot of interesting facts from the tour guide. There is a small cafe and toilets are available also.

Great experience here!! Guided cave tour which was hilarious, but also incredibly interesting!! Well worth the money and time. Also a little woodland walk to do. The caves are fairly accessible with hand rails most of the way through where there's slopes.

This was my first time ever in a cave. It's worth it. Try it. The tour guide was very good. Kept us engaged the whole tour. The tour is about an hour. But you don't notice it. The cave itself is very nice. The temperature in the cave is a little chilly. About 10-14° it's quite amazing down there. You have a little safety briefing. And then some walks to various chambers. I can fully recommend this. There's a Cafe, gifts shop and on site parking. A kids recreation area too.

This was absolutely brilliant, both for grown ups and kids. We had a 6 year old and 11 year old with us. The guide was fantastic, the place was really well presented, there was zero waiting time for our slot. Really high quality tour, thoroughly recommend.

We were lucky enough to arrive at opening time and nobody else did - so we had the absolute pleasure of a tour for 2 with our own tour guide; James. What an amazing experience this is. James was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the caves and the geology of the area (I'm sure the other guides are too!) And he presented this information in an engaging and amusing way, always happy to answer our many questions and discuss things. The caves themselves are a must see if you're in the area - and are worth travelling to if you're not. So much history - and the ages of the caves, the dwellers, the bones that have been discovered and the rock formations are simply mind boggling. Cannot recommend this place highly enough for a really interesting couple of hours out - and if James happens to be your tour guide, you've hit the jackpot.

Can't believe I've never heard of this let alone visited it! Really good tour, reasonably priced (especially if you coincidentally find yourself going in local's month!) with a nice cafe serving a limited range of really good food, again, at reasonable prices. The gift shop continues the reasonably priced theme so you don't come away with a massive bill. The tour is about an hour and, assuming all the guides are as good as James, both informative and amusing. Still photography is allowed and there is ample time to do that, rather than constantly being hurried along. It's the perfect wet weather activity but I strongly advise booking online (slightly cheaper) and in advance.

The tour takes 1 hour. Our guide Dave made this time very pleasant. The information he gave us was very interesting including why these caves in Devon are called Kents. Ever thought about it? Than ask Dave the tour guide.

We visited the caves during our holiday and our tour guide Abbie was brilliant! Very engaging and a great story teller. Abbie made the tour lots of fun and we really enjoyed the caves and it's history.

Brilliant evening here for the cinema experience. Was a very interesting evening. Staff were friendly and helpful. Cafe was brilliant. The only negative was the chairs, you felt a little like you was sliding down during the film. But wasn't enough to put me off. Fantastic experience !

We really enjoyed our visit. James our guide was brilliant, he explained everything clearly and entertaining.

If you like caved this is a must. You are given a tour hosted by David and he was very good full of information. Lovely cafe on site with good prices. We stayed 2-5 hours well worth the money.

Decided to visit here last minute at the end of our holiday and it ended up being the best part of the whole week. Our tour guide David deserves a raise, he was fantastic, brilliant with all the kids, especially my daughter who was a bit nervous in the dark, really knowledgeable about what he talking about, hilarious, and clearly really passionate about what he does. The tour was really interesting and all the extra bits outside of the caves were great too, lots of interesting information and interactive parts for the kids like gem digging.

Great experience and a well organised and informative tour. Staff were very friendly and the cafe and main building were immaculately clean. Not the first cave tour we've had but one of the best, parking is £3 for 4 hours at the time of our visit, November, as well as a cafe there is a woodland walk for children and a picnic area. Certainly a good place to visit for a few hours.

Have to say, it was surprisingly educational and a comedic experience. Ended up late due to traffic but the receptionist gave us the option to continue on missing 10 mins of the tour or wait for the next one, so we chose the latter. There is a lot of history which is comically expressed, allowing you to keep interest. Lucas was a great tour guide and kept the group engaged for 45 minutes. Have to recommend it to anyone in the area. Parking cost £3 which for 45 mins might seem expensive to some. Plenty of spaces available though.

That was really a wonderful tour. I am really surprised of the information which was introduced to us. Simon the guide of the tour was really creative and professional he really made the tour very interesting.

Amazing experience , guided 1 hour tour ….🤩👏👏👏👏 They also sell a really nice pizza at the restaurant. 👌

This is a fantastic family attraction and well worth a visit! There is a display of artifacts to explore before or after you go into the caves. The caves themselves are very interesting with millions of years of history. There are the classic stalactites and stalagmites. There is an excellent cafe and shop. But above all else. The staff were truly exceptionally excellent! Very educational, patient and engaging with both parents and children.

The visit to Kents Caverns was truly delightful, providing a wholesome experience reminiscent of stepping back in time to the era of cave-dwelling and pre-electricity days. Our tour guide, James, was not only informative but also made the historic details of the cave come alive with his engaging and enjoyable explanations. Additionally, the amenities such as the cafe and souvenir shop made the ticket price entirely worthwhile.

It’s hard to imagine there is much to see and do in a cave, but the guide was very knowledgeable, explain a lot about the history of the cave, how it was made, a loads more. I’m not going to lie I was a bit sceptical, but it was rather good. We didn’t do the out side bit, wrong time of year and the weather was horrid.

Great cave, would highly recommend. Staff were friendly. Can get busy so book tickets in advance.

The village of Cockington is a real time machine, stepping back in time to days gone by! It is a quaint part of south Devon which is well worth a wander around. The highlight is the Country Park which is accessible via a number of reasonable car parks. The park is packed full of beautiful trees and plants, water features and hidden paths. It’s a haven for dog walkers with lots to explore for kids too.. would thoroughly recommend.

Genuinely surprise! Lovely area, ground are well kept, parking is a fair price, shame when we visited lots of things were closed but still enjoyable to walk around! Just be warned on entry there is a narrow road, signs saying not to park but seems a lot of people just ignore the signs and park up in the lane

What a pretty place! Lovely cream tea shop craft and gift centre and beautiful thatched buildings with amazing gardens...the hotel/pub beautiful with superb gardens

Amazing park! I love this cozy side of Torbay, this fabulous park next to the cottages is just the definition of a fantastic day! I am fond of the lakes there and people are so friendly. I love the stories on the benches by the way, they are so touching!

It's free 😁 . Very tidy. There is a free toilet by the kitchen gallery. Rose garden was amazing,the smell was so strong and sweet. Watching glass blowing was fun. Scenery was tranquil and beautiful. Thatched cottages everywhere. Food was very expensive imho But looked nice. Bought rum n raisin ice-cream ,very large scoop in normal cone, £2.25 good value😁

Brilliant day out,the walks round the grounds and lakes,the craft centre with blacksmiths and glassblowing amongst other crafts,plenty of Ben he's to sit and enjoy the fabulous views,cafes with wide variety of home made produce,quaint thatched roof buildings,not to be missed.

Great place to spend a day strolling through Cockington Village. A really well preserved Country Park with a blacksmith's, thatched cottages, a church, large manor house, shops and tea rooms. It feels like stepping back in time. There are expansive grounds, tarmacked paths and cross-country walks. All very accessible. When I was young there used to be shire-horses which pulled carriages you could ride. These seem to have gone now but still a really chilled place to visit.

A great day out with kids and dogs. Lots to explore and plenty of space for burning off energy. Spent about 4 hours here in total, including a drink in the pub. Only problem we had was the card machine in car park wasn't working and we didn't have enough change, luckily a very kind lady gave us some.

Excellent place for walking (especially of you have a dog)! Nice coffee shop in the main house. Lovely walks through the park. Excellent craft shops on site as well - highly recommended.

Great time here, great place for bringing dogs too, nice artisan stores, also blacksmith and glassblowing. Pretty rose garden and cafe

We love popping in to Cockington but was disappointed that our favourite Afternoon Tea venue has closed and now for sale sign of the times, over the road is a new Café opened with substandard Scones, dirty water for the Puggies, nit been cleaned for ages. They gave treats at least. The parking is OK with a friendly traffic warden as he takes a photo of your car for later when you are enjoying yourself so much he gives you a ticket, no phone app sadly you have to use a credit card or real money. A lovely place to visit and a few Craft shops and a pub etc

Explore the woodland walks if you go here. Too many people miss these areas. Review update following covid and staffing shortage the rather nice clocks cafe is now fully open with real cups again

Brilliant place to visit and the staff are so friendly. The cafe is lovely and the ice cream portion very generous, will definitely return when back in the area.

Excellent old countryside village in England. Beautiful old cottages. Some classy gift shops. Green landscapes. Walking trails. Ample parking. Nice pub near parking.

There are beautiful houses. In the park there is a beautiful church that you can go inside. There is a lot of different walking paths and one of them takes you to the beach. There is a beautiful garden there is a shop that you can buy hand made things that are made by the blacksmiths there. Parking is at the place as well.

Very pretty village especially during spring/summer when the flowers bloom. Nice café there too that does yummy chocolate scones Also Drum Inn pub is good. There is a small playground for children. Beautiful lakes. Great for dogs to run around 🙂

A great place to spend time and in good weather the day ,with a stunning location with lots of marked out walks ,also a craft market with live demonstrations and glass blowing etc. Also places to eat children's play areas and pick nick areas .👍👍

Cockington park is a beautiful place to visit with quaint 16th century thatched cottages, a visitors centre, craft shops, gift shops, gardens, children's play area, pub, tea rooms & a country house with sculptures & art inside & out. It's ideal for walking or picnicking & dogs are welcome. 🙂👍 Just make sure you have change for the carpark because the card machine doesn't work.

A really good day out with so much history. This was a place that we found by chance and was really impressed. We love history and this place was great for us. The displays were well done and the artifacts were fascinating. A great place for a good morning or afternoon, and is a good price as well

This almost living museum is brilliant and l would recommend all holiday makers and locals to visit. The cafe inside serves snacks and drinks with the staff attentive and helpful. Clean toilets and a so many brilliant diaramas and things to see complete a smashing visit. I am a local that has missed this little gem but l will return soon.

Definitely worth a visit. Take your time, there's a lot to see and you notice more when you stop to really look. Café was good too, tasty cake and friendly, efficient staff.

Definitely a must see, so much history. Looks small from the outside but once inside it spreads out over 3 floors, loads to look at & might need a 2nd walk around. Well looked after, clean & tidy. There is also a cafe on the top floor. There is a small car park just around the corner from them. Glad we took the time out to go visit it. Friendly staff & bought a ticket on arrival

From the outside we weren't sure if it was going to be great, or so bad it's good! Encouraged by positive reviews online we ventured in and had a wonderful time looking at all the displays of days gone by. Everything from Victorian living rooms to shop fronts to a literal stream train, as well as both World Wars. Very eclectic but brilliant. A fab way to spend a rainy afternoon!

Very good and informative. I like the Victorian era. Shame it had west ham in the museum. Good day out cafe up stairs was excellent.

A tardis of a place. So much to see. Nostalgia at its best. Though some of you will be amazed at what you remember from your younger days. There are stairs so not for those less mobile I’m afraid. It’s an old building so not able to be adapted. Cafe on top floor, only toilet on first floor tucked away. We felt it was worth the entrance fee paid. Take your time not a place to rush through. Each exhibit has a lot to see, some have buttons to press to which shows you more.

It is a very good museum in an old theatre/cinema. They have a very varied and eclectic collection of items. It is well worth visiting, more than once. There is also a very nice cafe on site.

Cost was about £9 each. The walk is one-way and finished in a cafe. Very quiet at the time of visit. A visit will be no longer than 1hour, lots of items but a smallish place ro visit. At a push could spend 1.5 hours. *Price was reasonable *Can't comment on cafe as we didn't stay *Not sure where you would park if coming by car as on a main road. Overall a good experience

Beautiful museum with lots of history in there. Dogs are allowed. Nice cafe upstairs and possible to play really old gaming machines. Some of them require old pennies (there's changing machine present), some are happy to take modern 10 to 50p so would be good idea to carry change.

Really fab museum, lots of excellent exhibits and things to see. Staff were welcoming and friendly and the cafe was really nice. Overall really worthwhile visit, would definitely recommend.

Literally a chance to step back in time. Each room and shopfront full of objects from a bygone era. I'm in my late 50's and recognised objects from my parents and grandparents homes when I was a child, left me wondering would those ten or twenty years younger recognise any of these things! The visit was a real chance to slow down and enjoy quirky things that were everyday in the past. Would love to know exactly how they got a steam engine inside the building! Really loved the visit and would recommend to everyone but I should point out that its not geared to young kids more big kids like me.

What a great place to visit. So much history to see. Really fascinating to see items from years gone by. Lots of shop fronts showing the old packaging etc. Room sets from the past too. You can also walk through a war zone, so interesting. There's also a coffee shop/cafe and toilet available. If you're in the area, I would definitely recommend a visit.

We and our granddaughters aged 7 and 9 loved it, so much to see, very detailed and realistic shops, homes and displays. There is a cafe, limited menue, but good food and an corridor of antique games to play. Located in Babbacome, right by the cliff railway, which is also a must do, along, with the model village which is fantastic Good car parks close bye Highly recommended to all age groups.

Enjoyed our visit to Bygones yesterday. It has a really impressive collection of past times, which keeps you busy for a good couple of hours. It was good fun having a play on the old machines, I even won 2 lollies on the claw grabber. It was great hearing of how Bygones became. A story that touched my heart was about the Easter egg near the story of Bygones. If you have mobility impairment, then I would say this place is not for you as there are immediate stairs, but we really enjoyed a couple of hours here.

Very interesting place a bit like the Tardis when you get inside. Consists of 3 floors packed with memorabilia from years gone by hence the name. Well worth a visit and when you get to the top floor there is a cafe waiting for you with refreshments.

Such a fascinating place to visit. Absolutely thousands of exhibits and so much variety all beautifully laid out n displayed in an old cinema. Loved the Victotian old street and shops and the rooms all laid out authentically. I spent 2 hours there studying it all. Definitely recommend a visit.

An interesting and informative day out. Indoors so great for all weathers. There was an activity on for the kids, spotting letters around the museum. A great day out for older kids, younger ones would probably run around it in 5 minutes. There is a cafe serving hot and cold drinks with snacks and a simple menu - sausage rolls/soup. This was our first visit and we would go again when visiting the area again.

Amazing show! However the theatre shouldn't sell seats that put you directly behind a pillar with a very poor view of the stage, at least without any notice when purchasing a ticket prior. Made for very uncomfortable and almost a pointless viewing experience. Also the back seats of the theatre are situated right by the bathrooms on both the left and right, and you can hear every door lock and every toilet flush throughout the show. Wouldn't recommend anything in row Z (the pillar seats) or in the back 5 rows. Would only come back here knowing now never to book these seats.

Fantastic location, putting on Stardust summer show. The venue is wonderful and the show was great entertainment. We'll done the dancer's, comedian's and vocalists all great. Bring the show to Weston-super-Mare next year I'm sure it will do well. Babbacombe theatre we will be back .

Saw the Stardust show last night with family on holiday from Australia and we all enjoyed the whole show. A lot of work put in creating a lot of laughter. We had not laughed so much in a long time. Well done.😄😄

Lovely theatre. Small and compact, sometimes better than the larger theatres, depending on what show you're going to see. So glad it hasn't had to close because of Covid. Staff are lovely, friendly and very helpful either in person or on the phone. The only downside is their booking website, you cannot book a particular seat/s online, that can only be done via booking office. Just been to see 4 Tops. Oh my goodness, what a fabulous show. One of the best I have seen this year. From Start to finish fantastic song one after the other everyone up and dancing. Absolutely recommend seeing this show Brilliant 👏

Staff found me a end seat as I was on crutches due to a knee op. I really appreciate the help they gave. So enjoyed the Christmas Panto, even ice cream lady in the interval. Drinks/snacks also available. Toilets as well. We'll worth a visit.

We went to see The Magic Of Christmas show. I cannot recomend this highly enough. If I could give this 6 stars I would. Everyone I spoke to said how much they had enjoyed the show. The singing, dancers, comedy compair and magician where first class. Should be on the West End.

Went to see Don’t stop the music this evening what an amazing show it is. We were blown away with the show it was so professional Everyone involved were amazing what talent in one show. We will be bringing all our summer visitors to see this amazing show. Will be looking forward to seeing the show again

A popular and scenic venue for local actors. Torquay, Devon. Setting on a ridge overlooking the northern point of Tor Bay on the English Channel. Attended the revue, Stardust, Tuesday March 21, 2023. Grand performance, beautiful dancing, and singing, interspersed with wonderful comedy. If you're visiting the Torbay area, make a day spent along Babbacombe head and down to the beach, include a wonderful, famous lunch of Fish and Chips on the park bench and finish with an evening at Babbacombe Theatre.

Went to see Stardust. A fabulous show full of variety. Something for everyone. Singing, dancing a great magician perfoming classic tricks and a cheeky comiedian. The cast are fabulous, full of energy and enthusiasm. The theatre itself is fairly small and intimate but great atmosphere and in a stunning location. This show is well worth a watch, and you'll be supporting local live theatre. Looking forward to the next great show.

First time we have been and thoroughly enjoyed it. The variety show was fantastic and all who performed in it were great. The people of babbacombe and the surrounding areas are so lucky to have such a great venue on their doorstep

I went to see Stardust this week with my family, and we really enjoyed it. There were so many different performances that it was the perfect entertainment to please everyone. The amount of talent in the cast was incredible and the comedy was brilliant. I'd definitely recommend going to see the show if you're visiting the the area.

Went to see Tina Live, a nice little theatre, there are never enough female toilets in any theatre however, they were reasonably clean, with plenty of toilet paper and handsoap, and I believe they all had locks. There is a little kiosk in the theatre to the right as you face the stage which is open during intermission. There is also a bar as you enter the theatre. They do strawberry and Cream Squashies there.

Absolutely fabulous “Starlight “ a show to remember! Having seen many many shows here this one has to come out on top! Superb vocals, amazing dancers, excellent comedy from start to finish, an excellent being had by all

Lovely authentic theatre in beautiful Babbacombe. Friendly staff, intimate setting.

We all enjoyed the show! A good mix of acts! Dancers, "little Elvis's", comedian, magician/comedian and 3 fabulous singers! Good value for money! Bus from Torquay gets you there! About 2 hour show. Went back next day to purchase DVD!

Fantastic show last night on the 14th June 2023. We were rocking with laughter, singing along and very much enjoying the singing and dancing. Great show. What a night.

We went here last night to see Stardust, it was brilliant, Lighthearted fun. All of the staff were friendly and chatty. We loved that the cast were all local people who have obviously worked very hard to put the show together, the children were fantastic!! We would definitely recommend to our guests in the future and we will be coming back! Thank you x

I attended the Babbacombe theatre 29/07/23 with my family (all adults) to see the makings of a murderer with Scottish detective, David Swindle. Upon arriving, we were a little early, so we waited outside for the doors to open. When we got in the staff were all so helpful and kind, couldn't do enough to help us. They swiftly helped us to find our seats and also informed us of the consession shop at the front if we wanted to go over to get something to drink or some snacks. We had just had dinner before so we opted not to get anything else. But it was very busy and people seemed to be able to get a really good selection of drinks and treats and they brought them back to their seats. The seats are plush but could do with a little more leg room. However, they do give you a good intermission time to get up to stretch your legs, pop to the toilet or get more snacks when the consession shop reopens so its not too bad. We really enjoyed the show, the sound and lighting was great to get the full experience and it was easy to exit when leaving. The staff were again, very friendly, saying goodbye to everyone and wishing everyone a nice evening and safe travels home. The car park is really close to the theatre so it really makes up for it not having its own one. It is in a great location, lots of places to eat and drink at beforehand if you fancy it, a beautiful walk along the promanade before or after the show to take in the sea views and enjoy the pretty lights. We live local and have not been before. We will attend again!

We had a fantastic night, lots of laughs great songs and brilliant dancers. All round good entertainment. Thanks you to cast, crew and theatre Staff . Thankyou. STARDUST-I would come to see it again and again

December 13 2023 went to see The Magic Christmas show this afternoon. Each one of the cast were brilliant, I really cannot praise them highly enough. The cast were so professional, the costumes were superb. I can ot recommend this show more highly.

We had great fun at the Fantazy show last night. Old fashioned Variety with loads of energy and modern material, we were thoroughly entertained throughout. Kudos to the place for keeping this glorious tradition going and giving opportunities for talented people to shine. Positively uplifting.

This theatre is outstanding for such a little original/iconic building & setting.The Christmas show i went to see was absolutely fantastic.The stars/actors were brilliant and a great laugh.Even got to meet a couple of them after the show for a social chat.The staff are very welcoming too.Thoughly enjoyable experience & well worth it.Will definitely be visiting again when staying in the area again.Highly recommended to all.🤣👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Helpful staff and a fantastic show. It was a show with a difference. We laughed from start to finish. Dancing was great. Magic, jokes, children were also performing in the first half. Highly recommend a visit to the theatre. Thank you for such an entertaining evening.

Beautiful theatre and pleasant staff. The show was exceedingly well presented and the performers first class. Over 2 hours of great entertainment, thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Would have sat and watched again.

Fantastic, smaller scale, theatre. Great location with views out over the Bay. Friendly staff. Impressive acoustics. Maybe a little investment is needed on the amenities, Quite open, and create bottle neck queues in the intervals

Beautiful little theatre which is very well looked after with very friendly informative staff. Refreshments and ice-cream are reasonably priced and a full gloss show programme priced at £3. We paid full price for the adult ticket however children under 16 go free so £12 a ticket for a full 2 hour show with interval again very reasonable. We went to watch this seasons variety show with my mother and daughter. 3 generations 69, 46 and 14. The show contained something for everyone. It was Quick paced with super costumes, fantastic illusions, comedy sketches and very talented singers and dancers would definitely recommend going.

What an amazing show Fantazy was. Steve as compere, comedian and singer was outstanding. Lovely to see such a local theatre flourishing. Well done

Came for the night to watch the winner takes it all, A Very good show from start to finish. Personal fave was the two guys who did Jersey beyond they were fantastic.. their voices and all the moves! Such talent! Well done!

We went to see Stardust last night a coach load of us from our hotel. We had a fantastic night. A great show packed with great entertainment. Haven't laughed so much for along time. Thank you to the cast for providing such a wonderful show 🤣

What a fantastic place to come for a pissed up pantomime! Enjoyed everything about it! We will be going every year! The only criticism I can muster is that it need more and or better snacks at intervals. Thank k you for a beautiful evening!

Brilliant show by Dean Friedman. I've loved his music for over 40 years. 3rd time seeing him live. He didn't disappoint.

An interesting place with a number of arts and crafts type outlets, unfortunately many closed during our visit. The grounds are very well kept and a joy to walk around, the church is worth a visit also.

Lovely at this time of year with the trees coming into blossom - so many beautiful different types of trees and shrubs and a lovely park. Great for kids as there's no traffic. Some good cafes and pub on hand .

Beautiful venue for our LGBT wedding! The registrar was lovely, and made our day super special. A lovely location for a small number of guests with a beautiful setting for photos.

Always beautiful and very well maintained, especially for wheelchair users who are able to use the wide tarmac paths easily. There are multiple ramped pathways across all areas and around the shops, all of which are level access.

A beautiful place, I was lucky to live just down the road and was often taken here as a child, always visit when I'm back in Torbay

Lovely area to walk around combined with some interesting craft shops. Great way to to spend a few hours if you want peace and tranquility 🙂👍

Such a lovely place to visit. Crafts and paintings. Active Church. Cafe & Facilities.

If you want a gentle walk around and a few small craft shops this is ideal And there a pub if the weather is good to sit outside,have a drink and watch the world go by

I love this place. Having visited around 15 times over the past 10 years. It has changed over time with numerous craft shops appearing in the Court rooms & multiple stores at the rear. The gardens and rose garden at the rear are well worth a tour. There’s a small church to the side of the Cockington Court which is traditional and beautiful inside. The cricket pavilion at the front is always a great place for picnics, or sitting on the slope to watch a cricket match or all the games taking place during good weather. The trees located throughout the Court are superb, well established and make great shade during hot weather. There used to be a horse and cart that would take you down to the Court from the entrance but may have stopped since Covid. Well worth a visit if and when in Torquay & near Paignton.

Beautiful setting with very well kept grounds. Wonderful specimen trees, especially the magnolias at this time of year. There was a fantastic sense of the history of the place. A choice of places for refreshments, although we didn't try any this time. The number of craft outlets seemed reduced and it was a shame the toilets in the car park were locked so there were only facilities for customers of the eating establishments

Beautiful old building with plenty of history. Lots going on in the courtyard including glass work and metallurgy. They perform registry weddings in the main building. There’s a lovely little cafe on the ground floor of the main building as well. This is all set in stunning grounds. Great place for tourists and locals alike.

Lovely tranquil place to visit at this time of year . Definitely need walking boots or wellies if you intend to walk around the grounds and along the pathway. Not many retail units open on Sunday which was not a problem for us as we enjoy visiting the area often . Plenty of parking space and finished our visit with a tasty lunch at The Drum

Always good for walking the dog, cafe in the Manor house expensive for average food and drinks

We loved this area, steeped in history with modern amenities added. A relaxed atmosphere.

Beautiful place, beautiful views and beautiful little shops. Would definitely recommend for a day out .

Good walks around the grounds, including the lakes and gardens. Nice tea room also has outdoor eating area. Dogs on leads allowed inside. Nice shop in the main building, some craft workshops to investigate behind, plus other shops eg craft/ chocolate / gifts. Lost a star because of 3 niggles - the toilets inside the court were not as clean as they could be, some of the shops do not open on Mon/ Tues ( we were there on a Monday), and the kitchen garden appeared very uncared for. Parking £1 per hour up to 3 hours, £4.50 over 3 hours.

This is a bit of a labyrinth so really intriguing. Love how they have laid it out internally and they do change exhibits. I was there during AC festival so there were talks and exhibits relating to Agatha Christie. The walled garden was interesting and the staff were very helpful in aiding me identify and understand a particular intriguing plant. Would go back as I was on limited time and felt I could spend longer there.

We recently had our wedding ceremony at the Palm House in Torre Abbey. On our first visit we knew it was the perfect location for our small ceremony. The staff were great and made the ceremony run smoothly. A special thank you to Phil, who was so helpful throughout the planning process and also on the day. The Palm House is a beautiful venue and we are so pleased to have been able to get married there.

Went to see it for a wedding venue and fell in love with the Medieval Undercroft. We cannot wait to get married there. Super friendly staff. Highly recommended 😁

Was a lovely visit, gardens very nice too,no cafe open at moment,but sports center across the road,has a cafe.😊

Very old museum that includes lots of ancient remains. I love the gardens a lot! They are so green and so good to walk across them all day long.

Well worth the entrance fee £9.50. Very interesting. Marvelous art collection. Gardens peacefull and calm. Amazing palm house. Will go again. Would recommend. Not for children though.

A pleasant enough place to visit, but I could have done with the lifts working. My partner loved it, especially the gardens. The cream tea was lovely

Lovely time at Torre Abbey Christmas Market today. Loved exploring the beautiful house and abbey gardens…the plants in the greenhouses were our highlight. Really helpful staff in well looked after surroundings.

Torre Abbey is very interesting place, catering for adults and children, absolutely full of history. It's all explained and simple to understand, so you don't feel you are over loaded with information and you are left to explore at your own leisure, well worth a visit. I must mention the grounds are beautiful, well stocked with flowers/plants, very colourful, ( being different, depending on Season of visit). There is also a wonderful greenhouse, full of eczotic plants from around world, also a few surprise snakes!!, made me jump until I realised they were furry stuffed ones!!. It is very relaxing sitting outside in the garden weather permitting.

The moment my (now!) husband and I set foot on the grounds of Torre Abbey, we knew we had discovered a hidden gem that would make our special day absolutely unforgettable. From the picturesque beauty of the surroundings to the charming barn that exudes rustic elegance, every aspect of this venue contributed to the wedding of our dreams. The grounds themselves are a nature lover's paradise, boasting lush gardens, rustic architecture, and exotic plants that created an atmosphere of serene romance. We were awe-struck by the meticulously landscaped gardens that offered a plethora of breathtaking backdrops for our photos, making it almost impossible to choose just one. Whether it was the vibrant colors of the flowers or the graceful archway entwined with ivy, every corner seemed to hold its own unique allure. But the true heart-stealer was the spanish barn. Stepping inside felt like stepping into a fairytale. The blend of rustic charm and contemporary sophistication was seamless. The exposed wooden beams, high ceilings adorned with delicate fairy lights, and the spacious layout gave our wedding a touch of old-world enchantment. It provided the perfect canvas for us to personalize the space, and it effortlessly accommodated our guests while still maintaining an intimate ambiance. What truly sets this venue apart is its attention to detail. The staff's (Phil, you are amazing) dedication to ensuring every element of our day was perfect was beyond compare. From the pre-wedding preparations to the reception, their professionalism and warm hospitality put us at ease. They were with us every step of the way, accommodating our requests with a smile and going above and beyond to make our vision come to life. In conclusion, if you're searching for a wedding venue that effortlessly combines natural beauty, rustic charm, and impeccable service, this is the place. Our wedding day was a fairy tale come true, thanks to the stunning grounds, the captivating barn, and the dedicated team behind it all. We wholeheartedly recommend this venue to couples looking to create an unforgettable and truly magical wedding experience.

We were married in the Medieval Undercroft at Torre Abbey in early June 2023. It was the most beautiful venue filled with a serene sense of peace. We easily fitted just over 60 guests in the Undercroft. We provided all the decorations, mainly seat covers and subtle lighting. Phil Dixon was our main contact for the wedding, and We cannot say how grateful we are to him and his team. For 15 months Phil was involved with our planning and always replied quickly and helped us shape our perfect day. Phil always went above and beyond to make us feel special. The gardens at the Abbey are beautiful and the wedding photos will always be a wonderful memory of our special day.

Super historical venue. Well laid out, great gardens. Check the website as often they have additional events on around the ground.

Full of fascinating history,presented in an entertaining way! The Paddington Exhibition was fully enjoyed, as was the garden with lots many special delights!! The "poison" section was especially fascinating!! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff add to the delight that is Torre Abbey..highly recommended 🤗

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Great place to get coupons for money off the local attractions. Definitely visit here on your first day in the area to get any discounts and ideas on what to do.

Wonderful place to visit. Sun, sea, sandy beaches, great range of shops and cafés. And yachts.

Very helpful and Informative. Will be visiting again.

Here we met Julie, So knowledgeable, helpful and funny. Thank you for all the wonderful information. Wes & Jan

Said they would give us a refund for 28 pounds after 2 weeks still not got refund for open top bus that never turned up

Visited yesterday with my family and left absolutely disgusted. I have no problem paying to use a toilet however I do not appreciate having a sharps disposal so close to the toilet. Disgusting

Torbay has its own pace, style and a beauty all of its own. Theres everything here for a holiday in the most beautiful part of Engand. From mile long neolithic caves to clifftop walks Torbay has everything. Sandy red 5* water quality beaches, amusements, and a water park will keep the kids occupied during the summer and Torbay's numerous hotels and local campsites cater for all pockets. If history is your thing, Stonehenge is an hour away by car in neighbouring Somerset on the A303, and Avebury ring is just up the M5. Torquay has its own prehistoric cave system providing a good half mile walk underground. The rugged Dartmoor with it's famous prison is only 40 minutes drive away. On the moors you can find Dartmoor ponies, and miles of wilderness with free parking at most places. Find out about the ghost story behind the name of Black dog Tor. Buckfast Abbey and its gardens is a full sized church built by just three monks over a period of thirty years and is 45 minutes from Torquay. Not far away from there is the Butterfly farm. Plymouth is an hour away by car and has everything you would expect of a modern city. Just further on is the border of Cornwall. Remember to take your cash with you, the let you in for free to Cornwall, but they charge a toll on the bridge to leave!

Great night out wether you live in Torbay or are on vacation. We went to watch Al Murray a top notch comedian. Seating is a bit tight as I’m sure years ago people were a bit smaller. But overall it was a very good experience and we will definitely be back.

Great show but theatre seats not that comfy. Drinks and nibbles so expensive. Gin and tonic plus beer £14.05! Bag of popcorn £4.50!

Nice theatre when you eventually get inside. Staff not so nice. Demanded to see qr code when clearly there was none in the ticket. Informed me - like a child - it was on my mobile ticket, most put out when again clearly it was not on there. Now it may have been a glitch, but I'm not 5 years old so don't need treating like one!. Arrived an hour early as requested on ticket only to be told, - as was everyone else, we're not open for another 20 minutes, that's the old Covid regs. Quick tip for the Theatre - update your info then. It's not rocket science. Parking outside which was handy. Pay by meter and accessible lift inside to balcony.

What a fantastic setting for amateur dramatics. Watched the importance of being Earnest. Very well acted lovely views from anywhere in the theatre. If you are on holiday down that way check out what's on its worth a visit. And plenty of parking.

A lovely theatre. Watched 'Calling Planet Earth' 80s show. Great lighting and acoustics. Good facilities, bar, toilets and a lift which was super handy for us. Good disabled parking outside but you can also park on the main row . Great shows, location and super friendly staff as well. Well stocked bar and they also do food deliveries in the intervals. Can wait to go back.

Saw Elvis impersonator, Ben Portsmouth. What a lovely night, staff friendly and helpful. Drinks costly and didn't fully get the scheduled arrival times, as everyone was queuing at the same time and it was a packed theatre so covid rules did not stand a chance. Overall a nice night.

It was OK 👌 however we thought it was cold inside seeing it was minus 3 out side the show was excellent seeing Ruth Maddock just died r I p and we all enjoyed it we also felt 4.40 was more than enough for the small tub of ice cream anyway we enjoyed it.

Visited here to see Daniel O'Donnell all staff were helpful, and ensured everyone was seen to their seats and even helped the elderly visitors with the steps to their seats! On the way out staff again were helpful and acted quickly to ensure everyone was able to get out quickly, The staff within the meet and greet section were talkative and helpful.

Generally a good venue. Appears well maintained and has helpful staff. The downside for me as a disabled man who struggles with standing and walking is that the seating in the theatre was hard to negotiate as it is tightly packed. Also there is insufficient seating in the bar area so I was forced to sit on the floor...

Central and quite large, modern theatre, although the seats and leg room could probably do with an upgrade. QR code on the back of the chair in front is useful for getting refreshment n sweets brought to you (rather than having to queue). Didn't see these on Circle seats. We had a pre-show meal, but the menu was limited to pizza only or salad; chicken and sea bass alternatives weren't available. Staff were friendly n helpful. Lots of pre-show eatery alternatives are available close by though. The Harvester was a good choice on our recent visit. Mid-week show we went to was less than half full but the quality of the La Bamba singing and dancing was enjoyed by everyone. More recently attended Rock Choir 18th birthday party! After the holiday season, you could try the roadside parking options near the theatre, although we parked a 5' walk away Shedden Hill. Lots available this time of year. Would go again but maybe eat somewhere else.

Came to see one of the British Pink Floyd cover groups. Staff at the theatre were very helpful. The seating was great for purpose. Sound was great. Venue great. Fully enjoying our experience.

Very nice, modern theatre. I liked the fact that it has 2 bars and plenty of places to sit before the show. It would be good if you could get hot drinks from the upstairs bar but that's a minor niggle

We had a great time but the merch stand was at the end of a corridor marked "LIFT / Ladies Toilets" We didn't see it until we left and looked through the windows

This is a great theatre! I have the benefit of having been backstage and out front as a customer, as I often photograph live events. Their front of house staff are always kind, courteous and willing to help. Backstage staff always willing to lend a hand during the load-in of equipment. Highly recommended. Andrew MacDonald

Just seen The Ultimate Classic Rock show. Excellent. Well worth the money

Fantastic staff! I 4got my phone with ticket confirmation on. No problem at all. Wonderful, efficient staff theatre n bar. Ladies loos pristine clean. Quick bar service in the interval and the show 7 Drunken nights (story of the Dubliners) was well, be jaysus, feckin great 🍀🍀🍀

A good little Dinosaur attraction bonus dog friendly! I'd say it's aimed at more younger kids. The models and scenes were really well thought out. My daughter loved it. Didn't get 5 starts as there were parts that felt it needed a bit more love from the management. Just general wear and tear of the place.

My 5 years old daughter really liked the place, great for dinosaurs fans. It's not big kids won't get too tired. Good value for money!

Had a lovely trip here with my 3 year old! There was plenty for him to do and myself and my partner also found it very interesting. He was very round of himself for completing the quiz and getting the certificate at the end (I believe they had different ones for different ages). We’ll definitely go again when we next visit Torquay.

Last June me (13) and my cousin (21) went on a day trip to Torquay we stumbled apon dinosaur world it was truly roarsome experience. We managed to complete the task we even stuck our heads in a T rex skull and was rewarded with a dinorsaur expert certificate. Would recommend fun for all ages!

Took my daughter here today as she loves dinosaurs 🦕 🦖! We were not disappointed. She loved it. Lots of things to see, informative and interactive. A number of activities for the kids to do while walking around and opportunities to have photos with some dinosaurs 👍 Staff very helpful and friendly 👍

We came here on bank holiday Monday afternoon, it took us maybe an hour and half to go through everything. The staff on the front desk were lovely and energetic even on a hot Monday afternoon. My 13 year old girl enjoyed it and was able to complete the 2 sided quiz to get a certificate, and amazingly she didn't buy anything from the shop at the end. She said if there are plans to upgrade maybe some animations would do well. There are a few Dino's that you can sit in and have your picture taken, an activity room and even a paleontology dig area. Use your blue light card for a discount.

A lovely family visit on a drizzly March afternoon. First time we have been and we left very happy. We went with our 3 children who are 2 & 3 years and 8 months old. The pathways around the exhibition can easily accommodate a buggy or pram. Really well set up, great displays, very educational for those who wish to read all the information as you walk around. Our 2 children spent ages digging for fossils in the sand area, and then burying some other dinosaurs figures that are there to play with as well. There is also a little interactive room with children books, colouring paper & also fossil rubbing available. Photography is allowed and actively encouraged, so you can take some fabulous pictures of your children sitting on several dinosaurs there that are for this purpose. As we were leaving we had the pleasure of chatting to who we assume were the owners. A lovely couple who made us feel welcome, and genuinely hoped we had enjoyed our time. They gave us some helpful tips of other places to visit during our stay in this area. A highly recommended way to spend an hour or two. Thank you again.

Went today with my 2 Autistic Kids (well they’re 26 & 24) 11 years to the day since we last went. Amazingly nothing has changed in those interceding years. They loved it though as they’re both Dinosaur mad which is what’s important. I think the place could do with a bit of a refurb or at least a Spring clean.

A great place for kids. Staff are friendly and enthusiastic, good displays and interactive parts. Not huge and we got a bit congested in parts waiting for people in front of us. Overall enjoyable.

My grandchildren and I loved it here. It was great fun and interesting. Great for them to learn at the same time too. Very educational.

Pleasant welcome, bigger than I originally expected but fairly expensive for what it was - probably better for 9+ as mine (6 & 8) didn't take too long to go round it but you can't force them to try and read everything. Unfortunately the weather was rubbish on the day of our visit otherwise we could have enjoyed the beach etc but this was a last minute spot to take up some time on a wet day.

We took my two year old nephew and he absolutely loved it. Not my idea of fun but it was great for him and the sand pit was a bonus for me! I'd definitely recommend going if you have a little one who is Dino obsessed. The fact you can leave and go back in later that day is really great too because it doesn't take long to walk around if they're excited to see the next thing. A few areas definitely need some love and repainting and some of the dinos have paint rubbed off where you're allowed to touch them, considering there was only one member of staff on and the amount of people going through at the prices they charge they must be raking it in so should keep ontop of things like that really.

Despite the Google listing saying this place is open until 5pm, we arrived with three young and excited children at 3:34pm only to be told by a very unfriendly gentleman that last entry was at 3:30pm. We were happy to only spend 30 minutes inside, however there was zero movement, explanation or empathy which was a real shame, we were made to feel like we were in the wrong for wanting to visit. As a local who was entertaining friends for the weekend we won’t be coming here again or recommending this place. Appreciate we were 4 minutes after last entry, but it was the manner in which we were spoken to and treated which we found very disappointing. I recommend you update your opening hours to be reflective of your entry times on Google.

Brilliant place to visit, the man working was really friendly, the exhibit was so immersive, really enjoyable and and informative. There was lots there for children to interact with as well as being allowed to sit on many of the dinosaurs for pictures which was all clearly signposted. There was a quiz for kids to do as they go round and they get a certificate at the end for completing it which is an added bonus. Reasonable pricing and had a great time, my little one has a very short attention span but definitely could have spent a couple hours there learning about all the different dinosaurs.

A lovely little attraction we happened to find while on holiday in the area. They even have some dinos for the children to sit on and have a photo. Not a busy attraction so it was nice to spend some time somewhere that wasn't crowded.

A nice day out accessible by train from where we were staying in Dawlish Warren with a pleasant coastal train journey and a lovely quayside walk around Torquay bay from the train station. The kids loved it and found it interactive. They enjoyed looking for fossils and riding on the dinosaurs. It was a nice 40 minute museum good value price and the kids learned a bit. Perfect as part of a day out in Torquay.

Lovely little place for kids, lots of facts about dinosaurs, kids loved to dig up random fossils and bones in the sand.

A great little Dino themed attraction. Great for kids with multiple large scale figures of dinosaurs. There's even a mock up of a jurassic park scene! Staff were very friendly and polite.

Amazing beach with lovely views and was nice and quiet. It was lovely weather on a bank holiday weekend, but at the end of May. Could be a different story in the height of the summer though!! And beware, the walk down it's nice, a long twisting road, only too about 10 mins to walk down, it's the getting up that's the hard part!! 😂😂 There is a cable car system to ferry people up and down by was not being operated on our visit. Check before you go if you don't want the steep walk back up. I assume it's operation is seasonal. Lovely beach.

My favorite beach in Torbay! You have to go there to know why!

Great place to take a seat and pause a walk, winter and summer

I visited this beach on a Sunday with my family this video was taken at 17:30 in May and it was very serene here, you would never know it was a bank holiday weekend. The tide was in, I believe and there was still some beach area sun bathed. The beach is grading and stone and fine shingles. People bring their dogs so watch out for poop. There are a few places to go down to the beach and if you are fortunate there is some free parking along the road side. There is a cafe that looks out over the sea and some beach huts to use as a base that I believe can be rented

Very picturesque beach with sand and shingles. I spent hours on the beach paddling, searching through the rock pools and watching people kayaking and swimming. Easy access and not too crowded.

Lovely beach and surrounding walks. If you like a ramble, head up from the beach round to right after the osbourne hotel and you will get to experience manor gardens and all the hilly woodland walk with a crazy view. Lovely walk but very steep. Great beach but sea is not easy to get to when the tide is out so check tide times :)

Absolutely incredible place to come for watersports; whether that is sailing ones posh yacht, paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling or just swimming and diving under goggles on like I did. The bathing felt Nice and sheltered and I felt very safe. It's just a shame the ice cream van at the northern car park doesn't do a Mr whippy, but instead scoops of solid stuff which just rolls off of your cone when you lick too hard haha. Brilliant place to watch the world go by. Next warm day I'm coming with a snorkel kit and picnic. There's a cafe but we didn't get anything as the queue was too long. Visit the crescent above the beach to top off your day for drinks, snacks, views, and more drinks. You won't be disappointed with your day ☺️

We were a bit disappointed as the tyde was so high that there was hardly beach left. We managed to get a spot but when leaving the stairs bottom were almost under water. Still, views are amazing and swimming perfect. It was calm and you feel you were in a very bug swimming pool.

Great little beach with a big green nearby as back up, limited parking ( free)on road, or loads more up by the green, beach itself is very rocky but interesting with it at low water limited sand, shingle , cafe at one end with toilets ice cream van at the other

Such an eclectic collection which would interest all ages. Neat and well maintained. Floors can be accessed either by stairs or elevators. The museum shop is nice too.

Honestly, I didn't expect that we would be so excited after visiting this museum. It was interesting for my 9 y.o son and me. I recommend it for all ages. Thank you for the great time.

An interesting place. Some good exhibits but there wasn't much about the development of Torquay as a tourist resort. There is a comprehensive section about Figi but this didn't seem to be relevant to the town and its history. I felt the admission charge didn't represent good value for money.

We thought we'd visit here as we have a lovely Museum in Derby with many interesting artifacts and information all free to visitors . We were ok with paying to enter Torquay Museum but £9 each seemed abit steep! Even though we we're told we could visit as many times as we liked during the year after paying this sum. We were quite disappointed by the lack of artifacts they had and we had been asked if we wanted to pay £4 each extra just to view the Titanic visiting exhibition!? Why on earth wasn't that included in the price? A very poor exhibition of Egyptian life which is our thing we love programs on this topic but felt this wasn't as good as it should be. On the whole not for us but might be useful for school students with projects to do.

Buying in advance always easier but there was no queue so doesn't matter. Lovely place for rainy days. Fee regular exhibitions ,i.e Agatha Christie's+ seasonal one Wich ATM is : themed if Star Wars Toys. Good fun. Wheels chair accessible

I came for the Hollywood Rome exhibition, which was excellent, I was very impressed and enjoyed it enormously. Could I also thank the lovely lady in the tea shop, who very kindly made me a mug of tea even though she was closing up, I'm so grateful!

Fantastic Museum! I took my son and his friend to Torquay Museum yesterday and we all loved it. My return tickets were printed and waiting for me on arrival. We collected our Easter and Museum trails and off we went. The Museum is well laid out, and in each area ALL the interactive exhibits actually worked! There were spaces for children to play and adults to sit, I can't review the cafe as that was closed, but, overall this is a very entertaining and interesting place for people of all ages and the Staff we met were really kind and helpful. Definitely returning, thanks for a great afternoon!

Torquay Museum is a great place. Who knew Torquay had so many influential people. So many cool exhibits to look at and friendly staff. Although hard to choose from my favorite piece was a 400,000 year old cave man skull! The explorers floor is just incredible! Check it out!

Torquay Museum is located next door to Riviera Life Church on Babbacombe Road. There is limited paid parking on the road opposite and there are Stagecoach local bus stops just outside. Our visit coincided with The Titanic exhibition, you enter on the ground floor where there is a gift shop, cafe and toilets, Entrance fee was £9 which gives you free entry for another 12 months but is FREE if you arrive by bus, walk or cycle! There is an additional charge of £4 for the Titanic exhibition. The museum had various rooms over four floors accessible via stairs of lift, an Explorer, Agatha Christie, Pirate, local rock rooms which were interesting with some hands on stuff to keeps the kids interested. The Titanic room was small and to be honest, disappointing with mainly replica or similar items. The one glass case with actual items recovered from the wreck site was fascinating however. You have to pay for entrance at the gift shop and the staff were very helpful and even gave the kids a treasure hunt map for the pirates room. Give yourself a couple of hours for a relaxing visit with a cup of coffee and cake.

Great place to visit especially if you are looking for something to do when the weather isn't great. If you are local with a TQ postcode you can receive a discount. Ticket allows access for a year. Activities for the children to complete which keeps them entertained. Lots to see and lovely Agatha Christie display. Well worth a visit if you are visiting Torquay.

Lovely small museum with some very interesting artefacts.

Nice little museum with interesting permanent exhibits complimented with time limited special exhibits such as history of Star Wars toys and world of insects

Massive selection of exhibits about all kinds of history with plenty for the kids to do also including a small soft play area which our smallest mini one loved. Really enjoyed some of the challenges/trails in different areas they kept our oldest busy and off searching and exploring himself

A really nice place. Our guide Mr.King was very popular with the kids. Interesting 1 hour. Nice café inside. Right in front of the museum there is a lovely park where you can sit and relax.

Fab little museum in a lovely old building. The exhibits were well organised and maintained. Graphics and signage were all spot on. Lots of interactive things for both younger and older kids. Manager and staff were very friendly and helpful too. Plus the gift shop isn't full of cheap plastic tat, like too many places! Great place to spend 1.5 - 2 hours on a rainy day, the tickets also allow free entry for a year. We didn't book in advance, I think that's only necessary if they have special events on, so check their website. Well worth a visit!

A super little museum, with lots of interesting exhibits, many of local interest. When we visited, there was an additional exhibition of Egyptian antiquities, which was interesting. This is a great museum for young families too, because there are lots of interactive exhibits that children would enjoy. I know I enjoyed having a go, and I'm 59! There is a really local car park, which is only a few minutes' walk away. And there is a nice cafe at the museum too.

This was a few years ago I came to this Museum and I found it to be interesting and enjoyable and would come back again. I came for the Titanic. However I had to take one star away as I paid for the Titanic and one staff member had let someone go in that part of the Museum with all Titanic items and said that people are meant to pay but will let you in for free. You pay for something and someone can sneak in without paying. Seriously!

Very interesting visit to the museum, helpful staff and nice cafe. As an Agatha Christie enthusiast I particularly enjoyed that part of the museum and there is plenty of memorabilia in the shop.

Very convenient for Torquay and especially if your Staying at The Grand across the road.

The photo's speak for themselves! Amazing experience, would visit again no doubt

There should be a proper bus station outside Torquay railway station, as it will certainly help reduce traffic & help people with mobility issues & parents of young children.... Plus, the exterior should look gorgeous with trees & sessional flowers, and not cheap ugly black tarmac, it's shameful.

Torquay is part of Torbay which includes Paignton, Brixham, Goodrington, Churston, Babbacombe and other areas situated around a huge sheltered bay. It is know as the English Riviera. It has traditionally been an upmarket resort but has lost out to foreign resorts in recent decades. It still has a couple of 4 star hotels and a plethora of other places to stay to suit every budget. It doesn't have a fun fair or a mile of brightly flashing amusement arcades. It isn't that type of place. Torquay is built on 7 hills the same as Rome. That makes it very picturesque. It has an international marina and a quaint harbour for smaller boats. It's shopping centre is a little run down like many towns. It's one of the UK's most popular tourist destinations.

Lovely place to visit, also has a dinosaur experience which is a brilliant place for kids and adults

A beautiful old station, easy to use, though the immediate surroundings are a bit drab. Note that stepfree access between the platforms are via the road bridge, which could be signed better.

Besides the weather, rained while in Torquay, mild and sunny on the days arrived and left. It was very a love town and I can see why people flock to it in the summer. NB: Torquay is hilly!

Nice little station and gorgeous scenery on the train here. 🚨 Take note : The station does NOT offer free WiFi and there is no refreshments sold here.

No cafe. Toilets available. All weather cover. Nicely painted. A small station considering. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Seafront just across the road, 20 mins walk to town. Well located

Torquay Station is situated about 1 mile from Torquay town centre. It is a older type station and is in need of modernisation. Unfortunately it doesn't have a lift so it is a bit of a trek for those in wheelchairs . It is also needing a coat of paint it is looking a bit shabby in places . The platform staff were helpful and friendly which is always a bonus when you don't know the area .

Great place for a short break would recomend stay at the Hampton by Hilton an amazing place

It is a basic National Rail station which lacks the facilities of bigger terminus stations. However, where this stations stands out is its looks. It is one of the prettiest stations I have ever seen and would recommend those visiting the area to go and check it out.

Very nice location. could do with a direct service to plymouth though.