Babbacombe, Coastal suburb in Torquay, United Kingdom.
Babbacombe sits atop limestone cliffs overlooking Lyme Bay, with the highest cliff top promenade in England extending toward Portland Bill in Dorset.
The installation of the Babbacombe cliff railway in 1926 transformed access to Oddicombe Beach, marking a new era for tourism development in this Victorian holiday destination.
The Babbacombe Theatre maintains its position as a regional entertainment center, delivering the longest-running summer season performances in the United Kingdom.
The Babbacombe Model Village spans four acres, featuring detailed miniature scenes of British life, while Hanbury's serves fresh fish from Brixham fishing port.
The case of John Lee, known as 'Babbacombe Lee,' gained notoriety when he survived three execution attempts at Exeter Prison in 1885.
Location: Torbay
Part of: Torquay
GPS coordinates: 50.47000,-3.52000
Latest update: April 4, 2025 05:36
The Town Hall
859 m
Old Town Hall
749 m
Torquay Museum
834 m
Parish Church of All Saints
856 m
Parish Church of Christ Church
325 m
Riviera Life Church
817 m
Central Cinema
812 m
2, St Marychurch Road
807 m
The Country House Public House
525 m
Torquay Library
861 m
12-30, Castle Road
684 m
The Post Office
757 m
Abbey Hall For The Disabled
792 m
Torquay Market
697 m
Town House
798 m
Terrace House Dental Surgery
775 m
Horsford
494 m
1-15, Wellswood Park Road
829 m
Lamp Post Approximately 5 Metres North West Of Town Hall Porch
841 m
Lamp Post Approximately 10 Metres North East Of Town Hall Porch
827 m
Braganza
759 m
The Piazza
795 m
Torwood Lodge
806 m
479-503, Babbacombe Road
780 m
Lamp Post To South East Of Town Hall
824 m
Gate Piers And Gate To Kathleen Court
540 m
20-25, Melville Street
813 m
Lamp Post Approximately 5 Metres South West Of Town Hall Porch
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