Guidebook for Great Torrington
Food Scene
They make amazing Viennese swirls. Lovely family run bakery that the locals would like to keep secret.
Sandford's Bakery
6 Potacre StThey make amazing Viennese swirls. Lovely family run bakery that the locals would like to keep secret.
Taj Indian
29 South StGood Indian takeaway.
Great local pub which serves Thai food which can also be taken away.
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Torridge Inn
136 Mill StGreat local pub which serves Thai food which can also be taken away.
RHS Rosemoor's award winning restaurant is open every day but Christmas day for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
Rosemoor Garden Kitchen
A3124RHS Rosemoor's award winning restaurant is open every day but Christmas day for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
On the site of the old Victorian Torrington railway station this beautiful cafe is on the Tarka trail so an excellent spot to stop off for a cuppa and a bite to eat.
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Puffing Billy Trading Co.
On the site of the old Victorian Torrington railway station this beautiful cafe is on the Tarka trail so an excellent spot to stop off for a cuppa and a bite to eat.
The great British fish and chip shop all you'd expect including friendly, fast and fabulous service.
Taffs
16 South StThe great British fish and chip shop all you'd expect including friendly, fast and fabulous service.
The Cyder Presse
Local cider's and good home cooked food.
Very cosy and welcoming cafe serving homemade fayer. Jamie has a deli counter serving local produce, cheeses, wines, gins etc. Well worth popping over for a look.
No 37
37 South StVery cosy and welcoming cafe serving homemade fayer. Jamie has a deli counter serving local produce, cheeses, wines, gins etc. Well worth popping over for a look.
Michelin starred award winning restaurant in quaint village in South Moulton. Lovely cosy and friendly atmosphere and food to die for.
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The Masons Arms, Knowstone
Michelin starred award winning restaurant in quaint village in South Moulton. Lovely cosy and friendly atmosphere and food to die for.
Restaurant Noel Corston is an experience not just a restaurant.
Corston offers a single tasting menu sourced largely from the local ‘UNESCO Biosphere Reserve’. All diners are served at once, with each course explained to you by Noel and prepared right before your eyes.
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South StreetRestaurant Noel Corston is an experience not just a restaurant.
Corston offers a single tasting menu sourced largely from the local ‘UNESCO Biosphere Reserve’. All diners are served at once, with each course explained to you by Noel and prepared right before your eyes.
Fantastic decor and varied menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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The Ivy Exeter
65-67 High StreetFantastic decor and varied menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional British pub serving real ales and a whole load of ciders and an ever changing gin list! They also host live music and events, see their website for more details.
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The New Inn
West RoadTraditional British pub serving real ales and a whole load of ciders and an ever changing gin list! They also host live music and events, see their website for more details.
Great local pub with a friendly atmosphere. They often have quiz nights and welcome new comers. Great curry nights on Wednesday and Sunday roasts.
Torrington Arms
New StreetGreat local pub with a friendly atmosphere. They often have quiz nights and welcome new comers. Great curry nights on Wednesday and Sunday roasts.
Local pub which also serves food can be a life saver on a Sunday evening when everything else is closed.
Cavalier Inn
Well StreetLocal pub which also serves food can be a life saver on a Sunday evening when everything else is closed.
From our stunning rural setting we offer a varied and exciting programme of arts events and activities. We aim to entertain, inspire, educate and challenge in equal measure. Our packed annual programme includes film, live events, exhibitions, workshops and educational outreach for people of all ages, interests and abilities. We think we are ‘the largest arts centre in the smallest town’ and we know our positive impact is felt across the region.
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The Plough Arts Centre
9-11 Fore StFrom our stunning rural setting we offer a varied and exciting programme of arts events and activities. We aim to entertain, inspire, educate and challenge in equal measure. Our packed annual programme includes film, live events, exhibitions, workshops and educational outreach for people of all ages, interests and abilities. We think we are ‘the largest arts centre in the smallest town’ and we know our positive impact is felt across the region.
The black Horse dates from the 17th century and is a lovely welcoming cosy pub with good food and atmosphere. One of my favourite places in Great Torrington.
Black Horse
High StreetThe black Horse dates from the 17th century and is a lovely welcoming cosy pub with good food and atmosphere. One of my favourite places in Great Torrington.
Parks & Nature
Hartland Abbey with its beautiful gardens and grounds welcomes visitors from the end of March until October. It is the cherished home of the Stucley family with treasures and memorabilia collected over many generations. The beautiful 18thC Walled and Woodland gardens, the walks and the parkland provide visitors with extensive grounds through which to wander and enjoy the stunning valley leading down to the rugged Atlantic cove and cottage at Blackpool Mill, the location for many notable films.
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Hartland Abbey
Hartland Abbey with its beautiful gardens and grounds welcomes visitors from the end of March until October. It is the cherished home of the Stucley family with treasures and memorabilia collected over many generations. The beautiful 18thC Walled and Woodland gardens, the walks and the parkland provide visitors with extensive grounds through which to wander and enjoy the stunning valley leading down to the rugged Atlantic cove and cottage at Blackpool Mill, the location for many notable films.
Nestled in the Torridge Valley, Rosemoor is an enchanting place to visit in every season; cherry trees blossom in the spring, the iconic Hot Garden dazzles with vibrant colours in summer, while the woodlands blaze with autumn finery and the Winter Garden catches the eye later in the year. Just 4 minutes drive from The House of Black & White.
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Nestled in the Torridge Valley, Rosemoor is an enchanting place to visit in every season; cherry trees blossom in the spring, the iconic Hot Garden dazzles with vibrant colours in summer, while the woodlands blaze with autumn finery and the Winter Garden catches the eye later in the year. Just 4 minutes drive from The House of Black & White.
The famous Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world!
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Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (Bergstation)
Lee RoadThe famous Lynton and Lynmouth funicular Cliff Railway opened in 1890 and is the highest and the steepest totally water powered railway in the world!
Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve is rightly proud of being the first dark sky reserve in Europe. Much of the region is free from light pollution and rightly claims to have some of the darkest skies in the country. Also there are pretty villages, wildlife, coasts and Exmoor Zoo to explore.
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Exmoor
Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve is rightly proud of being the first dark sky reserve in Europe. Much of the region is free from light pollution and rightly claims to have some of the darkest skies in the country. Also there are pretty villages, wildlife, coasts and Exmoor Zoo to explore.
Sightseeing
Clovelly Estate is home to the Rous family and has been for over 400 years this has helped preserve its originality and atmosphere. The village remains a working fishing village, clinging to a 400 foot cliff, overlooking Bideford Bay. It has no vehicular traffic just donkeys and sledges. Donkeys used to be the main form of transport for centuries. These days the main role for them is to give children rides during the summer or posing for photographs. The man-powered sledges transport all goods to and from the village, from groceries to furniture. Moving house in the village is a very demanding proposition. This might partly explain the generations of families that are living here today.
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Clovelly
Clovelly Estate is home to the Rous family and has been for over 400 years this has helped preserve its originality and atmosphere. The village remains a working fishing village, clinging to a 400 foot cliff, overlooking Bideford Bay. It has no vehicular traffic just donkeys and sledges. Donkeys used to be the main form of transport for centuries. These days the main role for them is to give children rides during the summer or posing for photographs. The man-powered sledges transport all goods to and from the village, from groceries to furniture. Moving house in the village is a very demanding proposition. This might partly explain the generations of families that are living here today.
Dartington offers tours as well as a gift shop and glass painting.
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Dartington Crystal Ltd
Linden CloseDartington offers tours as well as a gift shop and glass painting.
TARKA POTTERY
Local pottery studio offering pottery painting to all.
Great local museum open spring/summer offering great insight into the past. Run by interesting and informative volunteers.
Great Torrington Heritage Museum
Great local museum open spring/summer offering great insight into the past. Run by interesting and informative volunteers.
The Big Sheep.
Abbotsham RoadSheep racing need I say more.
Beautiful and interesting market with lots of unique little shops and stalls.
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Bideford Pannier Market
Market PlaceBeautiful and interesting market with lots of unique little shops and stalls.
Watersmeet Road
Watersmeet RoadBeautiful scenery, lovely country walks and a cosy tea room.