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Torre Abbey(Torquay, Devon, UK) |
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Facilities & Restrictions:Souvenir shop, Dogs allowed, Not suitable for the disabled |
Stunning historical Abbey
Torre Abbey was founded as a monastery in 1196. Later adapted as a country house and in 1741-3 remodelled by the Cary family. Bought by the Council in 1930 for an art gallery. Visitors can see monastic remains, historic rooms, family chapel, mementoes of Agatha Christie, Victorian paintings including Holman Hunt & Burne-Jones & Torquay terracotta. Torre Abbey overlooks the sea and is surrounded by parkland and gardens. Teas served in Victorian Kitchen. Opening Times: Apr - 1 Nov: daily, 9.30am - 6pm, last adm. 5pm. Free access to members of the National Art Collections Fund.    |
Location:OS Ref. SX907 638. On Torquay sea front. Between station and town centre Contact:
Address: The Kings Drive, Phone: +44(0)1803 293593 Management:Management: L Retallick Admissions:
Opening times:OpeningTimes: Apr - 1 Nov: daily, 9.30am - 6pm. Nearest:City: Torquay |
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