Torre Abbey

The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

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The Torre Abbey Team are developing a list of different tours and a synopsis of each, but this will not be ready until Jan/Feb however we can tailor tours e.g. gardens / house or a specific subject at any groups request. 

Our group packages (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024)

Group price per adult (Minimum of 10)                                                                     £7.00

Group price per adult with 1 tour (Minimum of 10)                                                   £9.50

Group price per adult with 2 tours (Minimum of 10)                                                 £11.50

Group price Cream Tea (Minimum of 10)                                                                   £5.50

 

Self-Led Foreign Language Schools Visits

Foreign language schools under 18s (Minimum of 10)                                               £4.50

Foreign language schools over 18s (Minimum of 10)                                                 £7.00

 

Free entry to house and gardens for Group Leaders/Teachers/Drivers

All packages, tours and refreshments must be booked in advance of visit please contact us to talk through your requirements. 

 

Facilities

Accessible toilets

Gift shop

Lift to all floors

Manual wheelchairs (pre-booking required)

 

Accessibility

96% of the main building is accessible via wheelchair or mobility scooters. Lifts operate to all floors and stair lifts are in place where short flights of stairs exist. Many areas of our gardens can be reached by those using mobility aids. Our staff will be delighted to open a side garden gate should this be required. There are plenty of chairs and benches throughout the main building and garden to allow visitors to rest should they wish. For any accessibility queries please speak to us in advance of your visit.

 

Parking

Drivers can drop passengers off close to the main entrance. Free coach parking nearby at the rear of Torquay train station.

 

Coach driver benefits

Free nearby coach parking

Free entry to the Abbey & Gardens

 

Booking your visit

We require at least 7-days notice for all group bookings. Pre-booking of our guided tours and refreshment package is essential. We are open to groups all year round and will work with you to ensure the visit meets the needs of your group.

 

Cancellation policy

If you need to cancel your booking with us, we do ask for 2-weeks' notice. Any bookings cancelled within 2 weeks will be required to pay the full booking price.

 

Learn more

To discuss your visit, call us on 01803 293593 or contact us via email torreabbeyenquiries@torbay.gov.uk

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes

* Tuesday to Sunday from 10am till 5pm (last entry 4pm)
We are open on bank holiday Mondays - except Christmas holidays

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Group Travel

  • Out of Hours Visits

Key Features

  • No Smoking Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • Free Car Parking

Payment Methods

  • Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
  • All major credit cards accepted
  • Cash accepted
  • Contactless payment accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Sunshine746852
      Great day out. Something for everyone
      5 of 5 stars
      11th Nov 2023
      Torre Abbey is an amazing place. Huge and inspiring and tells its history through Henry VIII ‘s dissolution of the Monasteries up to the present day. We had a great time and the animated audio... Read full review
    • Keith P
      Excellent Place to visit
      5 of 5 stars
      12th Feb 2024
      I would really advise a visit. We stayed for over 2 hours and could have stayed longer. Most interesting House and the gardens were kept to a very high standard. The only problem we had was trying to... Read full review
    • TheAppleTreeBar
      Torquay, United Kingdom
      Cocktail Bar event | The Apple Tree
      5 of 5 stars
      25th Mar 2024
      Hosted an event at the Spanish Barn on Torre Abbey, Phil was a great help in getting everything arranged and we look forward to more in the future! Read full review

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