Local attractions

Attractions in Torrington

Dartington Crystal ☏ (01805) 626262
Founded in 1967 as Dartington Glass, this company's master glassblowers has been designing and creating high-quality glassware ever since.

This world-famous, hand-blown crystal factory has a visitor centre, factory tours and a huge glass shop for souvenirs at heavily discounted factory prices. There is a range of hands-on activities for visitors: create a hand cast, paint a glass or blow your own masterpiece.

The Plough Arts Centre ☏ (01805) 624624
This is an excellent venue for live music, dance, film, theatre and comedy. For what's happening during your visit, telephone (01805) 624067.

Torrington 1646 ☏ (01805) 626140
Exciting family attraction that reconstructs the 17th Century town at the time of the English Civil War. Costumed characters entertain visitors with wonderful stories and interaction to bring history to life.

North Devon Surf School ☏ (01237) 474663
Learn to surf on the North Devon coast with one of the UK's leading surf schools.

RHS Garden, Rosemoor ☏ (01805) 603443
This beautiful local garden is maintained by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Altogether there are 65 stunning acres, including woodland walks, rose gardens, formal gardens, herbaceous borders, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a lake, an arboretum and model gardens.

Attractions in the local area

Barometer World ☏ (01805) 603443
The world's largest specialist barometer restorers have an exhibition and showroom nearby. The exhibition shows a fascinating and unusual collection of weather-predicting items through the ages, and there is a wide selection of new and antique barometers for sale.

Southdown Adventure ☏ (01271) 858791
Exciting outdoor activities including clay pigeon shooting, paintball, and quad bikes.

Pannier Market

Lively little market. So called because goods for sale in the market used to be brought in pannier bags slung on the side of horses.

Tarka Trail

This is a network of paths, cycleways and a former railway route. This 'tarka trail' covers 180 miles stretching to both Exmoor and Dartmoor.

The 'Common'

A wide expanse of common land covering 365 acres through which runs an enjoyable 20 mile network of footpaths.

Also, at various times, Great Torrington has 'Sealed Knot' Civil War reenactments, and our famous bonfire that is second to none.