Situated in the beautiful Babbacombe area of Torquay, we are the UK’s largest model village and one of Devon’s most popular attractions!

The Model Village is set in a large valley 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 awaits you!  Visitors of all ages from families to friends or couples young and old, enjoy the Model Village each year.  Packed with puns and humour, for all tastes and ages, you are sure to Laugh Out Loud!

AUGUST OPENING:  Sat, Sun, Mon & Thu – 10.00am to last entry 4.00pm, close 5.30pm. Tue, Wed & Fri (up to 14th Aug) – 10.00am to last entry 9.00pm, close 10.30pm.  Tue, Wed & Fri (from 18th Aug) – 10.00am to last entry 8.30pm, close 10.00pm. Scroll down for full opening times.

Tripadvisor – We are a ‘Traveler’s Choice’ attraction, for genuine reviews – Check us out!

ALLOW 2-3 HOURS – Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay 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.

Based on feedback, here’s how long people spend on site in % of visitors – 1-2 hours =21%, 2-3 hours =59%, 3-4 hours =16%, 4+ hours =4%

MAGICAL ILLUMINATIONS – Don’t miss our enchanting illuminations Every Tue, Wed & Fri 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 could use this as a rainy-day backup if it turns too wet or to visit ‘day & night’ during illuminations dates (you can use it any way around, visiting day or evening first). Conditions apply – please be sure to read the voucher.

Weather & INDOOR attractions – Don’t worry if the weather is showery, we have you covered with 3 indoor areas. Our NEW European Tiny Towns Model Railway expansion is now open– click here

What’s on – ‘Fangs n Feathers’ reptile handling,  every Wed & Sat  up to August 26th – more details

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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