Torbay

Properties and events in Torbay

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Dr Kevin Dixon presents 'At Your Convenience'

Torquay Central Library, Lymington Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DT
In person
Pre-booking required

Dr Kevin Dixon presents ‘At your convenience': Torquay’s ‘lav’ affair with the smallest room in the house’.

Go Wild at Churston

Churston Library, Broadsands Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Go Wild at Churston Library and see our all new local history area plus artefacts found from metal detectorists. Come and meet Our wonderful 'Friends of Churston library' and find out all the activities they do to raise funds for the library.

Kirkham House Open Day

English Heritage, Kirkham House, Kirkham Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3AX
In person
Pre-booking not required

On Sunday 21 September Kirkham House will be open for the 2025 Heritage Open Days Festival from 1100-1600. House stewards from Paignton Heritage Society will be on hand to give more information and run house tours.

Open Day at the John Pike Local History Resource Centre

Torquay Central Library, Lymington Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Open Day at the John Pike Local History Centre, Torquay Library. Displays of our best and most unusual resources, including the Olympic Regatta souvenir guide and the Great Train Robbers library ticket. Free refreshments & activities for all ages!

Torre Abbey Behind the Scenes

The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore Torre Abbey’s hidden spaces for one day only! Visit the Lower Gatehouse Room, Wood Stores, and our Chapel under restoration. Discover unseen parts of our 800-year history during Heritage Open Days. Free entry, limited access.