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Torrington Take the A386 from Bideford, a nice drive along the Torridge river.
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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.
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
Shop in the town or Barnstaple, visit the small villages around Torrington.
Towns Near Great Torrington To Visit - straight line distance:
Bideford Tourist Information (5.51 miles) Abbotsham Tourist Information (6.29 miles) Shebbear Tourist Information (7.06 miles) Appledore Tourist Information (7.28 miles)
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Great Torrington Tourist Information Centre
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Castle Hill
South Street
Great Torrington
EX38 8AA
Tel: 01805 626140
Email: tic@great-torrington.com
Area Telephone Code
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