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Great Torrington,
or Torrington, has an unspoilt market and town square.
The Orchard Theatre 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.
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What
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 Rosemoor
Gardens, Royal Horticultural Society gardens,one mile
south of Torrington on B3220 (signposted Exeter). 65 acre Gardens,Visitor
Centre, Restaurant and shop..Tel: 01805 624067 
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Heritage Museum South Street,displays on the history
of the local area, Open: May-Sept weekdays 11:00-16:00 Sat:
11:00-13:00 Tel: 01805 626140
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| Dartington
Crystal, factory shop and Factory Tours on weekdays.
Tel: 01805 626266
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| Swimming
Pool, Tel: 01805 623085 |
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Golf Course, Tel: 01805 622229 |
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| Libbaton
Golf Course, High Bickington, Umberleigh,Tel: 01769 560269 |
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Gables Tea Rooms and
Bed & Breakast
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. Visit the Gables
Tea Rooms web site
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Where
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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New Road Torrington EX38 8EJ
Tel: 01805 623529
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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Torrington
This stylishly converted barn, featuring original timbers and stonework,lies on a no through lane just 1 mile from shops in the town that is home to Dartington Crystal and Rosemoor RHS Gardens. It is also the site of the last battle of the Civil War… Sleeps 4 + 1 + t/cot
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Around
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the town or Barnstaple, visit the
small villages around Torrington. |
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