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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: https://model-village.co.uk/howtovisit
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.
Guide Prices
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Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent2822
- Very Good918
- Average210
- Poor57
- Terrible37
Recent Reviews:
- Missymoomoo_11Devon, United KingdomInteresting model village
Tuesday, 29th December 2020Visited the village on Christmas eve. Much bigger than I thought it would be. The gardens are well kept. The model houses were well designed and life like. Great place to visit. Read full review - KayeT09Rowley Regis, United Kingdom“Worth a visit”
Thursday, 11th February 2021We visited the model village in October 2020. The model village is beautifully designed so much work and care has gone into each model. They allow dogs which is an added bonus. They have an on-site... Read full review - juliebF332HCexcellentThursday, 11th February 2021bit pricey but so much to see , i loved it , not suitable for for all , ask before you enter if its suitable for your disabililty 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
BY CAR
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
BY TRAIN
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)
BY BUS
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 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
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* See website for seasonal opening times
Awards
- TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
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