Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

Name: Babbacombe Theatre
Address: Torquay, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1803 328385

#15 among attractions in Torquay

Concerts and shows, Theater

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The Babbacombe Theatre is a theatre in Babbacombe in Torquay, South Devon, England. Refurbished in 2009, the venue has been part of the Bay’s tourism industry since the 1930s, and is known for staging variety shows, particularly since 1986 when Colin Matthews took over the venue. ()

Opened: 27 May 1939 (85 years ago)Capacity: 600Coordinates: 50°28'47"N, 3°30'51"W

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Torquay United Kingdom

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+44 1803 328385

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Day trips

Babbacombe Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kents Cavern, Torre Abbey, Town Hall, Plainmoor.

1 miSE
Ancient cave network
Kents Cavern, Torquay
25 min walk • Deep beneath the lush landscapes of Torquay, England, lies an ancient and awe-inspiring natural wonder - Kents Cavern. This prehistoric cave system is not only a key tourist attraction for those visiting the English Riviera but also an invaluable site for understanding...
1.6 miSW
Medieval abbey and gardens with tearoom
Torre Abbey, Torquay
41 min walk • Torre Abbey is a historic building and art gallery in Torquay, Devon, which lies in the South West of England. It was founded in 1196 as a monastery for Premonstratensian canons, and is now the best-preserved medieval monastery in Devon and Cornwall.
1.1 miSW
City hall
Town Hall, Torquay
28 min walk • Torquay Town Hall is a municipal building in Castle Circus in Torquay, Devon, England. The building, which is the meeting place of Torbay Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Plainmoor, Torquay
13 min walk • Plainmoor is an association football stadium located in the Plainmoor suburb of Torquay, Devon, England. Since 1921, the stadium has been the home of Torquay United Football Club, who currently compete in the National League, the fifth tier of English football.
1.2 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Museum, Torquay
31 min walk • Torquay Museum is a museum in the town of Torquay, Devon, England. The building has been a grade II listed building since 1975.
~1850 ftNW
Park, Theme park, Amusement park
Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay
9 min walk • Babbacombe Model Village is a miniature village and railway located in Babbacombe in Torquay, Devon. The model village was opened in 1963 by Tom & Ruth Dobbins, who had previously opened another model village at Southport in 1957.
1.6 miSW
Park
Abbey Park and Meadows, Torquay
40 min walk • Abbey Park and Meadows is a public park located in Torquay, Devon, which stretches from Torre Abbey to the town's seafront. The park has a number of facilities, including tennis courts, bowling greens, crazy golf and a café.
1.1 miN
50°29'46"N • 3°30'55"W
Watcombe Beach, Torquay
29 min walk • Beach
~1800 ftW
50°28'48"N • 3°31'19"W
Tessier Gardens, Torquay
9 min walk • Park, Garden
~670 ftN
Archaeological site
Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay
4 min walk • Babbacombe Cliff Railway, also known as the Babbacombe Cliff Lift, is a funicular railway in the town of Torquay in the English county of Devon. It links Babbacombe Downs with Oddicombe Beach. The line runs every day, with a closure period in winter for maintenance. The first car runs at 09:30, and the last at 17:30.
~910 ftN
Beach
Oddicombe Beach, Torquay
5 min walk • Oddicombe Beach is a popular beach, noted for its interesting breccia cliffs, below the Babbacombe district of Torbay, Devon in England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Babbacombe Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay (4 min walk), Oddicombe Beach, Torquay (5 min walk), Tessier Gardens, Torquay (9 min walk), Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay (9 min walk).

How to get to Babbacombe Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Babbacombe Theatre:

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Torquay Coach Station (28 min walk)