ABOUT
Torre Abbey is Torquay's most historic building. It has weathered many a century and, as all things old and beautiful, has a wonderful history to tell.

The Abbey itself is set on a splendid piece of land with colourful gardens , lovely green lawn with scattered trees and even a tropical palm house. Before modern development one would have a direct view over the bay but even now just a short walk through the local gardens and sports facilities will lead you to the sea front.

HISTORY
Torre Abbey was founded in 1196.It's first mask was that of a monastery.It house the premonstratensian monks of the order of canons and by the 15th century it was the richest monastery of the order in the whole of England.During the reign of HenryV111 the monasteries faced dissolution and in 1539 the fate of the Torre Abbey monastery was sealed.
The Abbey was adapted as a private residence and for hundreds of years it housed many of Torquay's leading citizens.The Abbots of Torre , the lords of Torre Manor , the Cary family and most recently the mayor of Torbay all boasted Torre Abbey as their official residence.

INFORMATION
Torre Abbey is a major building on a large site.  It has a floor area of nearly 600 square metres, divided into 122 rooms, on twenty levels with 256 individual steps.
Apart from the colourful gardens and the museum the Abbey may be used for private services such as
christenings , renewal of wedding vo
It is a Heritage Lottery Fund requirement that we should implement a strategy for developing the gardens in sympathy with the house and abbey buildings.
A thorough tour of the Abbey should take approximately 3-4 hours and there are refreshments available in the Victorian kitchen , which has plenty of space.
There is still much to do after your visit with a Pitch and Putt on Torre Abbey green , tennis courts
directly opposite , for those with an abundance of energy , and the beach which is a very short walk from the Abbey.

FACALITIES
Facilities & Restrictions:
Souvenir shop,Dogs allowed,Not suitable for the disabled
On Site Refreshment

OPENING TIMES
APR-1 NOV Daily 9:30 am- 6pm
Seasonal closure