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

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

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
Gables Tea Rooms & Bed and Breakfast
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.
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New Road Torrington EX38 8EJ
Tel: 01805 623529 Email: elaine.norridge@talktalk.net 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....
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