Babbacombe Model Village | Things to do in Torquay

If you’re going to make a list of things to do in Torquay while you stay at the TLH Leisure Resort, be sure to have a few pages handy as there’s lots to do, come rain or shine. Open for nearly 60 years, the Babbacombe Model Village is within a 10 minute drive of the TLH Hotels.

Bring back those magical childhood memories as you explore a quaint and quirky representation of England through five decades at Babbacombe Model Village. Meander your way through four acres of beautiful miniature gardens and discover many fun characters and animated features – from trains to moving vehicles and even a fire-breathing dragon.

Babbacombe Model Village is equally as famous for its glorious gardens that help to set it aside as one of Europe’s Premier Model Villages. The gardens provide a stunning backdrop for the hundreds of miniature models and animated scenes. For an added twist there are always fun characters to search for as you explore the gardens.

European Tiny Towns – Added May 2025

NEW European Tiny Towns – This new indoor attraction showcases tiny villages and towns set in beautiful landscapes, along with moving trains. It is a mix of UK and Continental styles with lots of humorous details and some ‘hidden’ surprises (if you look closely). The scale is much smaller than our usual 1/12th, coming in at around 1:76 – this means we can work in so much more to show, but you will have to look closely at the tiny details.

Gulliver’s Gift Shop and Coffee Shop

Serving hot & cold drinks, snacks and light lunches – sandwiches & paninis. These can be enjoyed on the terrace. The gift shops includes a wide range of gifts and souvenirs, including:- Unique Model Village collectables, Garden gifts & plants, Quirky ‘pocket money’ souvenirs plus lots more.

Book online today

You can reserve arrival time spaces from 60 days in advance up to day of visit (subject to availability). If booking on day of visit, the latest time you can book is 1 hour before published last entry time. buy your tickets

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