Torre Abbey Historic House and Gallery
The King's Drive
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5JE
England
Website
general email address
Head of Museum Services
Keeper Of Art
amelia.marriette@torbay.gov.uk
Telephone
Main number
01803 293593
Head of Museum Services
01803 208506
Fax
01803 215948
Torre Abbey was founded in 1196 as a monastery for the Premonstratensian order of Canons. By the 15th century it was the richest monastery of the order in the whole of the UK. After the dissolution of the monasteries it was turned into a country house, and was home to the Cary family from 1662 to 1930. The early monastic tithe barn was used to hold prisoners of the Armada, since when it has been known as "The Spanish Barn". Today the Abbey consists of two Grade I and four Grade II listed buildings and a scheduled ancient monument.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
The building is now 90% wheelchair accessible, following an extensive restoration project spanning 4 years.
The King's Drive
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5JE
England
Website
general email address
Head of Museum Services
Keeper Of Art
amelia.marriette@torbay.gov.uk
Telephone
Main number
01803 293593
Head of Museum Services
01803 208506
Fax
01803 215948
Torre Abbey contains a regionally important collection of oil paintings and watercolours. It is particularly strong in 19th century portraits and landscapes, especially the work of the Preraphaelites, although most recent acquisitions have been by more recent artists, especially.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
The King's Drive
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5JE
England
Website
general email address
Head of Museum Services
Keeper Of Art
amelia.marriette@torbay.gov.uk
Telephone
Main number
01803 293593
Head of Museum Services
01803 208506
Fax
01803 215948
Play Live Cluedo at Torre Abbey
A brutal murder has taken place at Torre Abbey during one of the Carys' elegant country house parties. Six weapons. Eleven possible locations. Six suspects.
Dr Black is dead. Was it heartbroken Colonel Lionel Cary who lost his heir in the Boer War or...Father Edward Cary, Catholic spy to exiled James II or...the cook, Mollie Cockbill, last to light the cast-iron range before the Abbey was sold in 1930?
Enter the inspector, YOU, to unravel the gory details.
Join us in an enactment of Cluedo. No board - just the Chapel, Ballroom, Refectory...real rooms in 814-year-old Torre Abbey!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
7-9pm
Where
The entire Abbey
Admission
Pre-booked tickets
Adults: £6.50
Children (5-18 yrs)£4.50
The King's Drive
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5JE
England
Website
general email address
Head of Museum Services
Keeper Of Art
amelia.marriette@torbay.gov.uk
Telephone
Main number
01803 293593
Head of Museum Services
01803 208506
Fax
01803 215948
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