QUICK GLANCE – USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW….

We are the UK’s largest model village, set in 4 acres of beautiful award-winning gardens with hundreds of unique hand-crafted models and scenes to enjoy, along with indoor attractions too – miniature in scale but a big experience FOR ALL AGES awaits you!  Around 100,000 visitors, from families to friends or couples young and old, enjoy the Model Village each year.  Packed with puns and humour, you are sure to Laugh Out Loud!

We are a ‘Traveler’s Choice’ attraction – Check us out on Tripadvisor!

ALLOW AT LEAST 2-3 HOURS – Babbacombe Model Village spreads out into a beautiful valley and is much bigger than many visitors anticipate. Allow time to take in the incredible attention to detail with lot’s of ‘hidden’ details, puns, humour and animated scenes at time intervals.  Take a slower pace and/or go around twice, it will greatly enhance your experience. Our customer feedback for time spent on site in % of visitors:  1 to 1.5 hours = 7%, 1.5 to 2 hours = 28%, 2 to 2.5 hours = 30%, 2.5 to 3 hours = 20%, 3+ hours = 15%.

MAGICAL ILLUMINATIONSEvery Friday evening! Full details

‘ONE FREE RETURN VISIT WITHIN 7 DAYS’ FOR THE SAME PEOPLE! Ask on arrival for a special voucher and keep your admission receipt safe.  When returning, you will need to show these and your original payment method (your card or the last 4 digits of your phone’s digital card number), as one proof it is the same people returning.  Everyone needs to return at the same time and the person who paid must be present. You can use this to return same day or within 7 days. You could use this as a rainy-day backup if it turns too wet or to visit ‘day & night’ during illuminations dates. Conditions apply – please be sure to read the voucher.

Weather & INDOOR attractions Don’t worry if the weather is showery, we have you covered. Our NEW European Tiny Towns Model Railway expansion is now open– click here

Coffee Shop & Food – enjoy refreshments with your visit – Gullivers Coffee Shop

Crazy Golf & Activities included with crazy golf, a mind-boggling optical illusion, a cute bug trail & our fire-breathing dragon – find out more

The Car Park adjacent to us is a council operated payable car park accessed from St Marychurch Road (A379). Other parking options available.  Details HERE.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) – All other queries and questions are covered HERE!

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OPENING TIMES (remainder of 2026)

WE OPEN EVERY DAY, ALL YEAR (Except Dec 25 & 26 and Jan 1)

APRIL 20th to MAY 22nd

Daily (Sat to Thu) 10.00am to last entry 3.00pm, park closes 4.30pm

Every Friday for IlluminationsOpen 10.00am to last entry 9.00pm (park closes 10.30pm), Illuminations from dusk.  More details.

MAY 23rd to JULY 24th

Daily (Sat to Thu) – Open 10.00am to last entry 3.30pm, park closes 5.00pm

Every Friday for Illuminations – Open 10.00am to last entry 9.00pm (park closes 10.30pm), Illuminations from dusk.  More details.

JULY 25th to AUGUST 15th

Sat, Sun, Mon & Thu – Open 10.00am to last entry 4.00pm (park closes 5.30pm)

Tue, Wed & Fri – Open 10.00am to last entry 9.00pm (park closes 10.30pm).  ILLUMINATIONS from duskMore details

AUGUST 15th to 28th

Sat, Sun, Mon & Thu – Open 10.00am to last entry 4.00pm (park closes 5.30pm)

Tue, Wed & Fri – Open 10.00am to last entry 8.30pm (park closes 10.00pm).  ILLUMINATIONS from dusk. More details

AUGUST 29th to SEPTEMBER 20th

Daily (Sat to Thu) 10.00am to last entry 3.30pm, park closes 5.00pm

Every Friday for Illuminations – Open 10.00am to last entry 8.00pm (park closes 9.30pm), Illuminations from dusk.  More details.

SEPTEMBER 21st to OCTOBER 22nd

Daily (Sat to Thu) 10.00am to last entry 3.00pm, park closes 4.30pm

Every Friday for Illuminations – Open 10.00am to last entry 7.30pm (park closes 9.00pm), Illuminations from dusk.  More details.

OCTOBER 23rd to 31st

OUR NEW – Frightlights: A Halloween Adventure. Featuring our new Behind the Screams: Halloween Unleashed Trail, Something to thrill and chill Adults & Children – watch this space! More Details

Daily 10.00am to last entry 7.00pm, park closes 8.30pm

NOVEMBER 1st to 20th

Daily 10.00am to last entry 2.00pm (park closes by 3.30pm)

NOVEBER 21st to DECEMBER 18th

Weekdays (Mon to Fri) – 10.00am to last entry 2.00pm (park closes by 3.30pm). Christmas scenes, no illuminations.

Weekends (Sat & Sun) – 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm (park closes 6.30pm) – Christmas scenes with illuminations from dusk. More Details

DECEMBER 19th to JANUARY 3rd

Open 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm (park closes 6.30pm) – Christmas scenes with illuminations from dusk. More Details

EXCEPT: Closed Dec 25, 26 & Jan 1

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CLOSING TIMES

The park will close earlier if everyone has completed their visit. Last round of golf will be 30 mins after last entry. The village is 4 acres and much bigger than most people anticipate, You need to allow at least 1.5 to 2 hours (The typical visit length is 2-3 hours). Strictly no admission after last entry time as the park will slowly start to close behind the last visitors.