Torre Abbey. Devon. Limited opening. Admission charge.
Details
Accessibility:
The nearest parking to the Abbey grounds is at the back of the Riviera International Centre along Chestnut Avenue, but disabled motorists can park in the grounds close to the entrance to the building, by driving along Falkland Road (one-way in northwards direction), and then at its traffic-lights junction, drive straight across to drive up to the Abbey. There are flat pathways from the car park to the Abbey. Accessible pathways lead into the abbey grounds and throughout the main building. Within the abbey site, wheelchair lift access is provided to all four floors. Manual wheelchairs are available for visitors. Disability toilets are fully accessible, including alarm pull cords inside.
Brief Description:
Torre Abbey was founded in 1196 as a monastery. It is renowned for being Devon’s third largest art collection and situated in beautiful, formal gardens. Its gallery hosts regular exhibitions of contemporary artists whilst its own in-house collection is predominantly works of the 19th century. Most of the abbey buildings are ruins with the west and south cloisters still standing.
Further Information:
Address:
Torre Abbey,
Kings Drive,
Torquay
TQ2 5JE
Telephone:
01803 293593
Email:
torreabbeyenquiries@torbay.gov.uk
Website:
http://www.torre-abbey.org.uk/
Opening Hours:
10am to 5pm (Last Admission 4pm) Tuesday to Sunday.
Adults £8
Children and teenagers enter for free
Groups and tours available on request
Directions:
Approaching Torquay from both the north and south along the A380, follow the signs for the A3022 Riviera Way. After joining the Riviera Way, travel east across the north side of Torquay. Follow the A3022 south onto Newton Road and continue to the junction at Torre train station continuing on the A3022 along Avenue Road. At the junction of Walnut and Chestnut Road, turn east into Chestnut Road and then south into the Riviera Centre car parks.
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Transport:
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Amenities:
The centre of Torquay has a full range of shops, cafés, hotels and museums.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
814 metres*
848 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.