Recreation Ground, Torquay

Name: Recreation Ground
Address: Torquay, United Kingdom

#27 among attractions in Torquay

Sport, Sport venue

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Recreation Ground is a former First-class cricket ground located in Torquay, Devon. It has been the home of Torquay Cricket Club since 1926. Some sources wrongly attribute matches played at Torquay Cricket Club prior to 1926 to the Recreation Ground, although they were played at Barton Road which was the home of Torquay CC from 1852 to 1925 and is now the home of Barton CC. Between 1954 and 1958, the ground hosted annual fixtures between the South and the North, and between England XI and Commonwealth XI. The ground has been among the home venues for Devon County Cricket Club since 1932, while first-class county Somerset have also hosted four matches on the ground. The ground was first used by Torquay Athletic in 1888, but Athletic left twice due to financial disputes before returning for good in 1904. Since 1926 Torquay Athletic RFC have continued as tenants at the ground with cricket being played in the summer months. ()

Coordinates: 50°27'44"N, 3°32'31"W

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Recreation Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~680 ftNE
Medieval abbey and gardens with tearoom
Torre Abbey, Torquay
4 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 miW
Manor house
Cockington Court, Torquay
26 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.
0.6 miNE
City hall
Town Hall, Torquay
17 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.
1.3 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Plainmoor, Torquay
33 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 miE
Specialty museum, Museum
Museum, Torquay
27 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.
0.8 miE
Zoo and sea life aquarium
Living Coasts, Torquay
22 min walk • Living Coasts was a coastal zoo at the site of Torquay Marine Spa in Devon, England. It was owned by South West Environmental Parks as part of the Wild Planet Trust, formerly known as Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, which also operates Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Princess Theatre, Torquay
14 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.
0.9 miSE
50°27'26"N • 3°31'25"W
Beacon Quay, Torquay
23 min walk • Beach
0.8 miE
Tower, Gothic architecture
Mallock Memorial Clock Tower, Torquay
21 min walk • The Mallock Memorial Clock Tower is situated at the harbourside in Torquay, Devon, England. It is a Grade II Listed Building, and was first listed in 1975.
~960 ftE
Park
Abbey Park and Meadows, Torquay
5 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.
1.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay
44 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Recreation Ground?

Nearby attractions include Torre Abbey, Torquay (4 min walk), Abbey Park and Meadows, Torquay (5 min walk), Chelston, Torquay (12 min walk), Princess Theatre, Torquay (14 min walk).

How to get to Recreation Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Recreation Ground:

Train

Torquay (3 min walk)
Torre (20 min walk)

Bus

Torquay Coach Station (22 min walk)