Babbacombe Model Village

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A Big Day Out at Britain’s Largest Model Village!

AS FEATURED ON BBC TV

Visit this famous Torquay attraction to take time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles, along with animated scenes and touches of English humour, capture the essence of England's past, present and future.

A daytime visit to the Model Village showcases the intricate details of the models and the beautiful gardens. During evening opening, from dusk, thousands of miniature lights create a truly magical and enchanting atmosphere. You can see inside many of the tiny houses, even the streets have lamps and cars with working lights.

ONE TICKET – TWO GREAT VISITS - On your first visit, pick up a free photo-pass so you can return once for free, day or evening, within 7 days.

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Guide Prices

Please visit our website for admission prices at www.model-village.co.uk

Awards

TripAdvisor Awards TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017
Regional and Miscellaneous RHS Britain in Bloom Medal Gold 2016 2016

Opening Times

Opening (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019)

* See website for details.

Events

6th Apr 2019 - 28th Apr 2019

Babbacombe Model Village - Easter Egg TrailCan you find all the hidden eggs - some may be eggstremely hard to find, but it will be eggscellent if you can find all 20. Children eggsplorers will get a chocolatey treat if successful! THE NITTY GRTTY: Please arrive no later than 3.00pm to allow enough time. Remember to bring a pen/pencil...: more info

11th Apr 2019 - 18th Oct 2019

Babbacombe Model Village - 'Enchanting Illuminations'The village is transformed in the evenings with thousands of miniature lights - we really do have two attractions in one! Thousands of miniature lights enable you to see what goes on inside many of the models and, as dusk develops into darkness, the illuminations beautifully light up the gardens...: more info

24th Oct 2019 - 31st Oct 2019

Halloween Evenings of Mini HorrorsThe Happenings..... There are Halloween scenes around the gardens all day, also a trail hunt for themed miniature characters (daylight only). However, the full spooky Halloween theme starts to come alive late afternoon..... THE SPOOKY MAZE Can you find you way through our outdoor Halloween maze...: more info

21st Dec 2019 - 24th Dec 2019

26th Dec 2019 - 2nd Jan 2020

Christmas at the Model VillageDec 21st to 24th & December 26th to January 2nd The Christmas Experience - * Enjoy a visit to the Model Village with some magical miniature Christmas scenes * A Christmas character hunt - find all the hidden mini Santa figures & other Christmas characters! * Indoor animated elves workshop,...: more info

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3501 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2018

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Recent Reviews:

BarryM1413
The largest miniature world.
13th Feb 2019
Fascinating, vaious and amusing model town with several unexpected items and some good jokes too. Younger children will be frustrated they cannot climb in among the features however. Read full review
Wally H
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Very poor
15th Feb 2019
Very expensive for what it was. No times for 4D picture, model's poorly made, not in scale cars far to large to size of people, went to a model village in Cromer and the houses looked real the ones... Read full review
Doddyboy1310
Trip Type:
Couples
Excellent, great displays and clever and funny.
16th Feb 2019
Came here as a bit of a whim and really amazed how good it was. Not just the models and settings but also the planting and use of so many conifers of different types. Every scene was thought out... Read full review

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Directions

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Road Directions

Follow signs to Torquay/Torbay from the A38 or A380. Follow the brown signs to Model Village once you are in the Torbay area. We are situated 2 miles from Torquay harbour in St. Marychurch/Babbacombe.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus- the Model Village is just a 3 minute walk from the St. Marychurch bus stops. The number 22 service runs between Paignton and Dawlish Warren (Stopping at Torquay sea front/town/harbour, Babbacombe/St Marychurch & Teignmouth in between).

By Train - they are 3 miles from the train station, continue by taxi or catch No. 22 bus from the sea front. Full details can be found on the Model Village website under Find/Contact us

Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - 'Access possible but difficult – see website for full details’
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors