The English Civil War and Great Torrington 1646, Devon UK

The English Civil War & Torrington 1646

Torrington 1646 - where history is brought to life ike never before! Rain or shine, costumed 17th century characters will entertain the young and not so young alike. Not only that, willing volunteers get to wear the costume, don armour and become pikemen in the fantastic weapons displays.

Weather permitting, you can visit the physic garden with all the wonderous cures from the 17th Century, or maybe some medical treatments from the barber Surgeon. Please allow at least two hours for your visit. A full range of refreshments is also available in the cafe.

Torrington 1646: bringing history to life and making it fun!

Torrington 1646 Museum, Castle Hill, South Street, Great Torrington EX38 8AA. Tel: 01805 626146. Check the Torrington 1646 English Civil War web link to the right for more details. And watch out for the costumed characters!

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Great Torrington Tourist Information

Great Torrington has a famous and very old pub called the Black Horse Inn, which is jon High Street, and dates back to the 15th century. Expect some delightful real ale and good hearty inn food here, with an atmosphere of old oak beams and panels. It won the North Devon Good Food Award in 2004.

Great Torrington is a super central Devon base, with easy access to Dartmoor National Park, in close proximity to the Tarka Trail and with so many attractions in and around this ancient market town. A Victorian Pannier Market takes place in Great Torrington from Thursdays to Saturdays and there are a selection of appealing shops in the town. Great Torrington also has a most informative local heritage museum which is free to enter, and looks at notables from the town as well as further civil war links and local life past and present!

Check out also the superb Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington (web link to the right) offering a programme of films, workshops, events and theatre. Films are a mix of international and mainstream Hollywood cinema. Other attractions in and around Great Torrington, central Devon are it's Secret Garden (open 9am-5pm, Tel: 01805 626100), a delightful spot in which to relax, or stop of at the Dartington Crystal Visitors Centre and see how it's made. Just to the west of Great Torrington in West Putford is the charming Gnome Reserve and Museum attraction. It's a fun family attraction, with a little museum holding some very interesting old garden gnomes, well worth a look with a wild flower garden as well.

The Plough Arts Centre, 9-11 Fore Street, Great Torrington, Devon. Tel: 01805 624624. Dartington Crystal, Torrington, Devon, EX38 7AN. Tel: 01805 626262

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RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Great Torrington

Devon has many public gardens, and Rosemoor Garden near Great Torrington is fast becoming one of the most popular. You can see why - a Shrub Rose Garden, Spiral Features, a large square and foliage, a restaurant on-site with delicious home-cooked food, and check out The Rosemoor Shop crammed with quirky and attractive gifts.

There are a lot of roses at Rosemoor, aptly named, approximately 200 varieties in all. Also for viewing is a Herb Garden, extensive herbaceous borders, a cottage garden, a lake, and woodland walks as well.

Rosemoor Garden is run by the Royal Horticultural Society, and many of the plants you can see in the garden are available for sale. Devon Gardens are great places for both enthusiastic gardeners, or simply lovers of the outdoors and nature.

RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon. EX38 8PH. Tel: 01805 624067.

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