Shiphay Manor, Torquay

Name: Shiphay Manor
Address: Torquay, United Kingdom

#23 among attractions in Torquay

Manor house

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Shiphay Manor is a Manor house in Torquay, Devon, England. Originally a monastic grange for nearby Torre Abbey, the current house was built in 1884 of red sandstone rubble. Adjacent is a ruined barn which has been designated a Grade II listed building. The house has been used as a hotel, a riding school, night club and then school building. ()

Coordinates: 50°28'34"N, 3°33'18"W

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Torquay United Kingdom

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Shiphay Manor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torre Abbey, Cockington Court, Town Hall, Princess Theatre.

1 miSE
Medieval abbey and gardens with tearoom
Torre Abbey, Torquay
27 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.
0.9 miSW
Manor house
Cockington Court, Torquay
24 min walk • Cockington Court, near Torquay in Devon, England, is Grade II* listed on the English Heritage Register. The manor dates back to Saxon times, and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The current house was built in the 16th century, when it was owned by the Cary family. Today it is a craft centre and a venue for special events.
1.1 miSE
City hall
Town Hall, Torquay
29 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.
1.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Princess Theatre, Torquay
39 min walk • The Princess Theatre in Torquay, England is a 1,500 seat theatre that first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on opening night were Tommy Cooper and Morecambe & Wise.
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Torquay Cemetery, Torquay
18 min walk • Torquay Cemetery, also known as Barton Road Cemetery is a burial ground located in the town of Torquay, Devon, England. The first interment, which took place in the Nonconformist section, was in 1852. The cemetery has been Grade II listed since 2002.
1.2 miSE
Park
Abbey Park and Meadows, Torquay
30 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.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Chelston, Torquay
21 min walk • Chelston is an area of Torquay, Devon, England, and one of the town's most historic and best preserved Victorian suburbs, with many of the area's typical red sandstone buildings designated within the Chelston Conservation Area.
1.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Recreation Ground, Torquay
29 min walk • Recreation Ground is a former First-class cricket ground located in Torquay, Devon. It has been the home of Torquay Cricket Club since 1926.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shiphay Manor?

Nearby attractions include Torquay Cemetery, Torquay (18 min walk), Chelston, Torquay (21 min walk), Cockington Court, Torquay (24 min walk).

How to get to Shiphay Manor by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shiphay Manor:

Train

Torre (11 min walk)
Torquay (30 min walk)

Bus

Torquay Coach Station (22 min walk)