Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA

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  • Dragon
  • Gardens
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  • City
  • Globe
  • Illuminations
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  • Lake
  • Crazy Golf
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BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE

Step into a world of miniature marvels!

Bring back those magical childhood memories as you explore a quaint and quirky representation of England through five decades at Babbacombe Model Village. Meander your way through four acres of beautiful miniature gardens and discover many fun characters and animated features - from trains to moving vehicles and even a fire-breathing dragon.

Babbacombe Model Village is equally as famous for its glorious gardens that help to set it aside as one of Europe’s Premier Model Villages. The gardens provide a stunning backdrop for the hundreds of miniature models and animated scenes. For an added twist there are always fun characters to search for as you explore the gardens.

Our 9-hole crazy golf course adds an exciting extra dimension of fun for the whole family. The course is great fun for adults & children and is FREE with admission tickets.

The Mythical Kingdom A land of miniature mythical characters all magically animated to bring them to life. Over the last year, Babbacombe Model Village has been building a new indoor whimsical walk-through, amazing theming and sound effects, along with over 30 animated characters will immerse you into this mythical land.  All the animated characters have been created by hand, showing amazing detail, and skilfully crafted with animated movements.

Keep an eye on http://www.model-village.co.uk for up-to-date details and for our full calendar of events at the Model Village.

 

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Babbacombe Model Village (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Leoni S
      Great day out
      5 of 5 stars
      11th Aug 2026
      This is an incredible day out for the family. All enjoyed would highly recommend if you are travelling down to Torquay. Read full review
    • Sunshine13411328514
      A must see for family summer hols
      4 of 5 stars
      11th Aug 2026
      We went for years and it was a magical place to me as a child. A must visit for families, theres nowhere else like it in Devon. Great memories Read full review
    • ashm258
      Leeds, United Kingdom
      Excellent but mind the cat!
      5 of 5 stars
      13th Aug 2026
      We went for the illuminations. It’s expensive to get in but my word is it worth it! The attention to detail and the humorous touches are really good! I won’t spoil it but you could spend hours here... Read full review

    Events

    3rd Apr 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027

    Summer Evening Illuminations at Babbacombe Model VillageEvening IlluminationsThousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting atmosphere during our evening illuminations!
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    26th Oct 2026 - 31st Oct 2026

    Halloween at Babbacombe Model VillageFrightlights: A Halloween AdventureBe among the first to experience our brand-new for 2026 Behind the Screams: Halloween Unleashed Trail.
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    22nd Nov 2026 - 4th Jan 2027

    Christmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model VillageChristmas Scenes & IlluminationsVisit Babbacombe Model Village this Christmas and enjoy festive scenes during the day & night, plus magical illuminations with lots of Christmas sparkle and festive lighting.
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    Awards

    • Devon TourismDevon's Top Attractions Quality Stamp Devon's Top Attractions Quality Stamp 2017
    • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
    • TripAdvisor AwardsTripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2023

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