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Torre Abbey Historic House and Gallery
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The King's Drive
Torquay
TQ2 5JE
Devon
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History
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Facilities
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The building is now 90% wheelchair accessible, following an extensive restoration project spanning 4 years.
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Contact details
Main number (Tel)
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01803 293593
Head of Museum Services (Tel)
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01803 208506
General information (Fax)
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01803 215948
general email address
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torre-abbey@torbay.gov.uk
Head of Museum Services
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michael.rhodes@torbay.gov.uk
Keeper Of Art
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amelia.marriette@torbay.gov.uk
Website
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www.torre-abbey.org.uk
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Open
Torre Abbey re-opened on 5th July 2008 following a 4 year restoration programme. Opening times are:
Daily
March - October 10.00 - 18.00, last entry 17.00
November - February 10.00 - 17.00, last entry 16.00
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Closed
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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Admission charges
Adults: £5.90 (£4.50 for groups)
OAPs: £4.90
Students: £4.90
Children: £2.50
Family ticket: £14.50
Groups, adult: £4.50
School groups: £2.00
Accompanying adults: Free
Under 5s: Free
Carers: Free
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Discounts
British Association of Friends of Museums
Museums Association
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Description
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.
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Collections description
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.
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Trails
Museums And The Macabre
Museums and Literature in the South West
Where To Find The Pre-Raphaelite Collections
Where To Find The Pre-Raphaelites In The Regions
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Events
Antony Gormley's 'Field for the British Isles' at Torre Abbey
Exhibition (temporary)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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