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Torrington Take the A386 from Bideford, a nice drive along the Torridge river.

Nearest Railway Station: Barnstaple

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Great Torrington, or Torrington, has an unspoilt market and town square.

The Plough Arts Centre is one of the areas main arts centre, along with the Beaford Centre in Beaford just outside Torrington. Pick up listings when you get there.

There is now a bus service between the main attractions.

The common is popular with visitors and tourists, try the ice-creams from the van. The common is also the site of the Torrington Cavaliers Bonfire celebrations involving the burning of a spectacular structure, even a replica of the Houses Of Parliament has been burnt.

May Day celebrations are held in the town.

There is a golf course at Torrington and a private one, open to visitors, at Bickington, turn off the B3227.

Good walks along the Tarka Trail to Bideford, following the river. Start at the bottom of the steep hill by the Common, towards Bideford,at the old railway station. You can also go inland.

What to see - Great Torrington Tourist Attractions

Activities

Torrington Swimming Pool School Lane, Great Torrington EX38 7AJ
Local swimming pool.   Torrington Swimming Pool information

Torrington Golf Course Weare Trees, Great Torrington EX38 7EZ
Torrington's local golf club - just outside the town.   Torrington Golf Course information

Libbaton Golf Club High Bickington, Umberleigh, Great Torrington EX37 9BS   Libbaton Golf Club information

Gardens

RHS Garden Rosemoor Rosemoor, Great Torrington EX38 8PH
Royal Horticultural Society gardens. 65 acre Gardens,Visitor Centre, Restaurant and shop.   RHS Garden Rosemoor information

Art Galleries

Dartington Crystal, Great Torrington EX38 7AN
Visit the factory of Darlington Crystal - see the glass blowers in action.   Dartington Crystal information

Museums

Torrington Heritage Museum South Street, Great Torrington
Local museum in the Town Hall. Currently Closed for refurbishment   Torrington Heritage Museum information

Torrington 1646 Castle Hill, South Street, Great Torrington EX38 8AA
Travel back to the Civil War and Torrington as it was in 1646   Torrington 1646 information

Theatres, Cinemas and Venues

Plough Arts Centre 9-11 Fore Street, Great Torrington EX38 8HQ
Lively arts centre with films, events, plays and talks.   Plough Arts Centre information

Beaford Arts Greenwarren House, Beaford near, Great Torrington EX19 8LU
Local arts centre which hosts a variety of events.   Beaford Arts information

Gables Tea Rooms & Bed and Breakfast
On the Bridge Umberleigh EX37 9AB
Tel: 01769 560461 Email: gablestearooms@tiscali.co.uk
Famous tea rooms on the bridge Umberleigh, under new owners and just re-opened. With 100 year old grape vine in tea lounge. Fine country views from the Tea garden.

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Where to stay in Great Torrington

Call our Hotel Telephone Reservations Line: 0870 4786316

Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

Windsor House Bed & Breakfast

Windsor House New Road Torrington EX38 8EJ
Tel: 01805 623529 Email: elaine.norridge@talktalk.net
Tastefully decorated family run bed and breakfast accommodation. Three double en-suite bedrooms - one on the ground floor suitable for guests with special needs and one twin room with private bathroom. Breakfast of your choice included in the price, evening meals available. Off road parking, lockable shed for bikes, full sized snooker table, darts, table football and small fitness room. Close to town centre, Tarka Trail, RHS Garden Rosemoor.......
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Around The Great Torrington Area

Shop in the town or Barnstaple, visit the small villages around Torrington.

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Bideford (5.51 miles) Abbotsham (6.29 miles) Shebbear (7.06 miles) Appledore (7.28 miles) Westward Ho! (7.36 miles) Bucks Mills (8.93 miles) Hatherleigh (9.65 miles) Barnstaple (9.91 miles) Braunton (10.79 miles) Winkleigh (10.99 miles) Bradworthy (11.02 miles)