Torre Abbey
Torquay's oldest building, a manor museum converted from a 12th-century abbey, with a 'Poison Garden' honouring Agatha Christie.
Torre Abbey was founded in 1196 by the Premonstratensian order. After the Reformation it became the residence of the Cary family. Today it is a historic building and art museum, displaying abbey remains, Georgian rooms and paintings including Pre-Raphaelite works. The Poison Garden grows poisonous plants that appear in Agatha Christie's novels and is very popular with fans. The medieval tithe barn can also be visited. Admission is about £15, and it closes on some winter days. It is located opposite Torre Abbey Sands on the seafront.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Torquay Harbour & Princess Gardens
- Torquay Museum
- Cockington Village
- Meadfoot Beach
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway & Oddicombe Beach
- Kents Cavern
- Anstey's Cove