Babbacombe Model Village

Torbay, England

Outdoor miniature village in south west England

Opening Open every day, all year except Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1. Typical opening 10.00am with last entry mid-afternoon (e.g., 29 Aug–25 Sep: last entry 3.30pm, close 5.00pm; 26 Sep–25 Oct: last entry 3.00pm, close 4.30pm). Fridays during illumination dates open later to last entry 8.00pm, close 9.30pm. Seasonal variations and evening illuminations apply on select dates — check before visiting.

Price Adult (16 yrs+) £21.95; Child (3 to 15 yrs) £17.95 (up to 23rd Oct). No booking needed, purchase at the gate; card payments only on-site (Visa or Mastercard). Includes one free return visit within 7 days for the same people.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit All ages — described as a great experience for families, friends and couples young and old.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay is the UK's largest model village, set in a large valley in 4 acres of award-winning gardens on the English Riviera. It portrays a generic version of Britain through the decades with over 400 hand-crafted models, hundreds of scenes, over 13,000 miniature residents and a 1/12th scale model railway, packed with hidden puns and humour. The attraction is mostly outdoors but also has indoor attractions for showery weather.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open every day, all year except Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1. Typical opening 10.00am with last entry mid-afternoon (e.g., 29 Aug–25 Sep: last entry 3.30pm, close 5.00pm; 26 Sep–25 Oct: last entry 3.00pm, close 4.30pm). Fridays during illumination dates open later to last entry 8.00pm, close 9.30pm. Seasonal variations and evening illuminations apply on select dates — check before visiting.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adult (16 yrs+) £21.95; Child (3 to 15 yrs) £17.95 (up to 23rd Oct). No booking needed, purchase at the gate; card payments only on-site (Visa or Mastercard). Includes one free return visit within 7 days for the same people.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

♿ Limited wheelchair accessGullivers Coffee ShopCrazy golf3 indoor areas including European Tiny Towns Model Railway and The Mythical Kingdom1/12th scale model railwayFire-breathing dragonBug trail and optical illusion

Accessibility: Limited wheelchair access
Parking: A council-operated payable car park is adjacent to the attraction, accessed from St Marychurch Road (A379); other parking options are available.
Dogs: Not provided yet

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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