TLH Leisure Resort, Torquay

The grand doors of Torre Abbey have once again re-opened to the public following a three-year, £6.5 million restoration. The biggest surviving mediaeval monastery in Devon and Cornwall, the Abbey first took shape in 1196 when it was founded as a Premonstratensian Monastery, and today enjoys one of the finest seafront locations on the south west coastline. Pretty impressive or what!

Don’t just take my word for it. When you come and stay here at TLH Leisure Resort, the Abbey is located just across the road from the Toorak Hotel, and is well worth taking the time to pay a visit. You can wander round the cloisters and gardens in the footsteps of the White Canons - the brothers who lived here 800 years ago, when Torquay was just a tiny fishing hamlet . And when you look at Torquay today, it’s hard to think of the jewel in the crown of the English Riviera as a tiny village.

Torre Abbey is just part of the great heritage and culture of Torquay and the surrounding area of South Devon, so if you’re a bit of a culture vulture, there are plenty of places you can visit during your next stay at TLH Leisure Resort.

The Abbey is open every day 10am-6pm (last admission 5pm); and from 10am-5pm from November to February.

Admission prices are: £5.90 adults, £4.90 concessions, £2.50 children.

For further details, visit www.torre-abbey.org.uk.

There are an abundance of great things to see and do in and around Torquay - One of the popular places to discover is Babbacombe Model Village.

Situated just 1.5 miles from our Torquay location, the model village at Babbacombe is a great for kids and adults alike!

See the world recreated in miniature form. When visiting the model village you will find hundreds of miniature buildings, people and vehicles which ultimately delivers a snapshot of England’s past, present and future.

The model village is set in four acres of gardens with over 400 models of houses, entertainment venues, environmental features, factories, shops and stately homes and cherished landmarks and monuments which is all livened up by 13,000 miniature people who bring the village to life.

In your journey around the model village at Babbacombe you will find the following:

• Model railways
• Merrivale Castle
• Gardens in miniature
• Sound and animation
• Stonehenge
• Football stadium

Here are some teaser images of some of the great models you will see at the model village

Merrivale castle at Babbacombe Village

Model Stonehenge

Model railway

If you are planning to stay in Torquay you will find the our hotels and self catering accommodation are really close to many major tourist spots including the Babbacombe Model Village as the map below shows:

You can find further information on a day trip to Babbacombe Model Village by visiting their website: www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk

Fancy a day at the races - Newton Abbot Racecourse has a full racing calendar throughout the year. Situated in Kingsteignton in Devon, it is only 7 miles from TLH Leisure Resort and makes for a great afternoon or evening out.

For the experts amongst you, the Newton Abbot course is a flat, oval, tight left-handed circuit of about 1mile 1furlong  that favours the handy type. There are seven fences to a circuit with a very short run-in.

Set in the rolling Devon countryside, you are guaranteed great racing and great fun
It’s an excellent day out for all the family, with acres of picnic space, large bar areas, snack bars and betting facilities together with a close-up view of the racing action for a great price.

Car parking is free, with a limited amount of rails car parking available on a first come first served basis at a charge of £2.00.

Next fixtures are afternoon meetings on Saturday September 1 and Sunday September 2nd. If you are looking for somewhere to stay whilst attending the race meetings, then try TLH Leisure Resort in Torquay, Devon – ideally located for the course.