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Babbacombe Model Village
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Babbacombe Model Village currently recommend that people book an arrival slot in advance, you will then pay at the gate by card. Find more information: HERE
**Daily between 21st May to 19th June 2022**
Join us to celebrate the marking of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee and enjoy our Miniature Beefeater Hunt. Try and find all 18 miniature Beefeaters hidden in and around the gardens and all successful young explorers will receive their very own Union Jack flag to take home. Look out for our miniature Queen's Platinum Jubilee scenes in the gardens.
Feel like a giant at Babbacombe Model Village as you explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of model scenes, vehicles & people.
If you haven't been to the Model Village for a while, several new models and displays have opened in the last few years - including the popular Paignton Zoo display, a west country fishing village, the peek inside house and the Celebrity Mansion. The Mansion hosts a superhero or rock & pop music festival - come and see which miniature celebrities you can spot! The most recent major new development includes redesigning and rebuilding their city display.
Babbacombe Model Village is famous for its miniature landscaped gardens, leading it to be branded as one of Europe's Premier Model Villages and one of Torquay's most beautiful gardens. Whether a keen garden enthusiast, or just a casual admirer, the beautiful landscaping never fails to impress visitors to the village. To add an extra element of fun, see if you can find Wally and friends on your trip around the gardens.
Visit their website for full up-to-date details.
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Guide Prices
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Recent Reviews:
- mayfair132018Cheshire, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFun and great attraction
Tuesday, 10th May 2022Great attraction, really well looked after, immaculate, entertaining, clever displays with great attention to detail. Has a fun hour wandering around. Plus a quick bite in the cafe overlooking the... Read full review - Robert BPlymouth, United Kingdommodel village
Saturday, 14th May 2022just go and take a look it is really good, and take a ride on the hill train it will take you right down to the beach have some fun there £3 return ticket, you can paddle board canoe there and very... Read full review - butterflyteacosyDevon, United KingdomWonderful attraction which keeps up with the timesSunday, 15th May 2022I have never been to such a good model village before. There was a lot to see and the pop culture references and comedic touches made me laugh. I hope to go back for the jubilee celebration. There is... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
- Tea Rooms
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - Outside only
- Open All Year
- Toilets
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Follow signs to Torquay/Torbay from the A38, A380 or A385
Follow the brown signs to Model Village once you are in the Torquay/Torbay area
We are situated 2.5 miles from Torquay harbour in the pretty area of St. Marychurch/Babbacombe
Satnav postcode:
Our postcode is TQ1 3LA, however this will lead you to the Hampton Avenue side of the local authority car park which is no entry. This car park is accessed from St Marychurch Road (A379). Use your satnav but please follow the brown signs when you get within half a mile.
Car Parking
There is a pay & display local authority owned car park adjacent to the model village. This car park serves the whole area and does not belong to the model village, so you will need to 'pay and display'. If the main car park is full, follow the brown sign to overflow parking which is close by in Chilcote Close (about 3-4 mins walk from us).
Public Transport Directions
We are about 3 miles from the Torquay train station, which is just off Torquay sea front.
Continue by taxi (there is a taxi office at the station), the journey will be about 15 minutes OR
Catch the 22 bus service on the sea front, see station map link below. Service 22 goes along the sea front, via the town/harbour, right to St Marychurch. Buses run approx. every 20-30 mins during the day, the journey will take about 35 minutes (subject to traffic conditions)
Get the bus to St Marychurch, we are just 3-4 minutes walk from/to the bus stops - follow the black & gold pedestrian signs.
The main bus services:-
SERVICE 22 - Paignton town & bus/train station - Torquay seafront (train station) - Torquay town centre/harbour - Babbacombe/St Marychurch - Teignmouth - Dawlish - Dawlish Warren....(and vice versa).
The service runs approx. every 20-30 minutes, day and evening. The journey will take about 50-60 minutes from the furthest points (Paignton bus station and Dawlish Warren) and about 25 mins from Torquay town/harbour
SERVICE HOP122 (Open-top service) - Paignton Zoo - Paignton Sea Front - Paignton Bus Station - Torquay Harbour - Wellswood - St Marychurch for Model Village....... (and vice versa)
This open-top summer service gives you great views of the bay, and runs approx every 20 mins during the day (roughly 9.30 - 5.30pm)
Hampton Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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* See website for seasonal opening times
Awards
- TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
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