Babbacombe Model Village, Miniature park in Torquay, England.
Babbacombe Model Village is a miniature park spanning four acres, containing hundreds of handcrafted buildings, scenes, and around 13,000 tiny figures arranged in detailed landscapes. The site includes different themed areas, gardens, and a walk-through indoor section with animated displays.
Tom and Ruth Dobbins created this miniature village in 1963, following their earlier success with a similar project in Southport in 1957. The venture built upon their prior experience and skills in miniature construction.
The miniatures show British life through small recreations of typical towns, landmarks, and scenes from different periods. You can observe how everyday moments and familiar places are represented in this tiny form.
The site remains open year-round and includes a free mini-golf course with a coffee shop and gift store on-site. Evening illuminations operate seasonally to enhance the visual experience.
The indoor Mythical Kingdom section features animated creatures, including a mechanical dragon that releases fire at regular intervals. This element adds a fantasy dimension that goes beyond traditional miniatures.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Babbacombe Cliff Railway
440 m
Oddicombe Beach
534 m
Babbacombe Theatre
566 m
Bygones
154 m
Roman Church Of Our Lady, Help Of Christians And St Denis
306 m
Town Hall
185 m
Parish Church of St Mary
382 m
Chilcote Memorial Including 3 Street Lamps
179 m
Parish Church of All Saints
646 m
Furrough Cross United Reformed Church
233 m
205, St Marychurch Road
383 m
Babbacombe Beach
867 m
Alderbourne
256 m
Babbacombe Cliff Hotel
829 m
Birdbath Commemorating Baroness Mount Temple
329 m
15, Fore Street
854 m
171, Westhill Road
549 m
Two K6 Telephone Kiosks
165 m
Abbey School
124 m
St Anne's Hall
745 m
Margaret Clitherow House
277 m
Gate Piers To South Of Abbey School
163 m
Schoolroom South West Of The Furrough Cross United Reformed Church
263 m
Presbytery To Church Of Our Lady Help Of Christians And St Denis
314 m
Milepost, Babbacombe Road, outside Kestrel Court Apartments
366 m
Jubilee Street Lamp
211 m
Milestone, Babbacombe Road, jct of York Road, 50m from Kirkham Practice
366 m
56, Trumlands Road
521 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes