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Oldway Gardens

Type:Garden

Torquay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 2TF
Oldway Gardens, Paignton, Devon
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Oldway Gardens (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

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Oldway gardens are beautiful grade ll heritage gardens to found in Paignton in the heart of the English Riviera. The gardens and Oldway Mansion are often referred to as the Jewel in the Crown of Torbay. This 17 acre garden, which is open to the public free of charge, forms the grounds of Oldway Mansion which was originally built for the founder of the Singer sewing machine company, Isaac Merritt Singer between 1873 and 1875, and was remodelled, along with the gardens by Isaac’s son Paris Eugene Singer between 1897 and 1907 in the style of a mini Versailles.

The South Side of the mansion meant to resemble the music pavilion or ‘Petit Trianon’ of Marie Antoinette and the main gardens were designed by the French landscape architect Achille Duchene. Amongst the features to be found are two patterned Parterres, supposedly resembling the decal of an old Singer sewing machine of that time.

There are numerous flower and shrub borders, planted with sustainable long-flowering plants, as well as many unusual and interesting trees, bushes, palm trees and exotic plants, including several subtropical species, which grow well in Devon’s sheltered and warm climate. There are paths which take you down to the recently restored pond. A waterfall can be seen falling over a rocky grotto which feeds the pond below. On a hot day, there are cooler woodland walks, through towering pines, where many squirrels live.

There is a large free car park. Dogs are accepted but have to be kept on a lead in some parts of the gardens. The grounds around the house are level and although there are steps in some parts of the garden, these may be avoided.

Depending on the time you visit, a cafe, plant stall and tea hut may be open, all run by volunteers. 

Oldway Gardens are open 24/7 the grounds have been tended since September 2019 by Oldway Gardens Volunteer Group (Registered Charity Number 1196635) is probably one of the biggest gardening community projects in Torbay.

This impressive garden is maintained totally by volunteers belonging to the Oldway Gardens Group, a registered charity.

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26/10/2024 - 03/11/2024

Oldway Halloween Quest
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Facilities

Establishment Features

  • Dogs-Accepted

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Establishment Features

  • Dogs-Accepted

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking

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What's Nearby

  1. A short walk from Paignton is Preston Sands, a great family beach. On this safe, clean…

    0.57 miles away
  2. Take your seats and let the show begin as the curtain rises at one of Devon’s favourite…

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  3. Paignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach,…

    0.59 miles away
  1. A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam…

    0.6 miles away
  2. Situated at the centre of Paignton seafront. A great "All Weather" family attraction with…

    0.61 miles away
  3. Famous for its long, sandy beaches, paddler-friendly waters and a colourful, bustling…

    0.69 miles away
  4. Great free attraction on Paignton seafront. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key…

    0.69 miles away
  5. Join 'We Need Music' as they lead an inclusive singing circle open to carers of all ages…

    0.71 miles away
  6. Hollicombe Beach, sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed…

    0.74 miles away
  7. Experience the adventure of Pirates Bay Adventure Golf

    A landscaped, floodlit, 18 hole…

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  8. Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Tor Bay, situated midway between…

    0.84 miles away
  9. Fairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the…

    1 miles away
  10. The park is edged all around by trees sheltering it away from the town and, once inside,…

    1 miles away
  11. Oyster Cove is an attractive beach which is very popular with local people. The beach is…

    1 miles away
  12. Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT); is a local, independent conservation charity. We…

    1.03 miles away
  13. Scadson Woods is a picturesque woodland situated between Occombe and Cockington. It is…

    1.04 miles away
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