Cockington Court, Grade II* listed building in Torbay, England
Cockington Court is a historic manor house set within landscaped grounds featuring over twenty craft studios, galleries, and event spaces throughout the property. The building has been fully renovated and now serves as a public-facing creative hub with multiple artistic facilities and workshops.
The manor house dates back to the 16th century and received its Grade II* listed status in 1952, recognizing its architectural importance. A major restoration program in recent years preserved its historic structures while transforming it into a working creative space.
The house functions as a regional arts hub where skilled makers create and display their work in studios and galleries open to the public. Visitors can watch artisans at work and purchase their creations directly on the grounds.
The property sits about 1 km from the seafront and is easily accessible on foot or by car. The grounds offer ample space to explore, with open access to many areas and opportunities to visit working studios and galleries throughout the day.
The estate was once a private aristocratic residence before being transformed into a public creative space now managed as a community project by Torbay Council. This repurposing opened what was previously a private location to the general public and gave it a new purpose.
Location: Torbay
GPS coordinates: 50.46390,-3.56420
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
Devon combines historical sites and natural landscapes across a region in southwest England. The area extends from moorlands in Dartmoor National Park to cliffs along the Bristol Channel and English Channel coasts. Visitors find Norman castle ruins like Totnes Castle and Okehampton Castle, Georgian manor houses such as Saltram House, medieval villages, and monastery sites like Buckland Abbey. The landscape appears in forms of granite formations, waterfalls, remote beaches, and ancient woodlands. Places include Wistman's Wood with its gnarled oak trees, the rock formations at Valley of the Rocks near Lynton, the historic fishing village of Clovelly with its steep streets, and the sandy beaches at Bantham and Mothercombe. Speke's Mill Mouth Waterfall drops directly into the sea, while Blackchurch Rock stands as a coastal formation. Gardens like RHS Garden Rosemoor display botanical collections, and industrial sites such as the water-powered Finch Foundry or the Dartmouth Steam Railway document past working environments. Beer Quarry Caves offer views into historic underground stone quarrying.
Church of St George and St Mary
56 m
The Drum Public House
219 m
Court Cottages
370 m
Bridge At Sx 8939 6360
397 m
Stables And Coach House Adjoining To North West Of Cockington Court
44 m
Cockington Almshouses
246 m
Telephone kiosk at SX 8940 6385
315 m
Rose Cottage
401 m
Weavers Cottage
341 m
Higher Cottage Including Outhouse Adjoining To North West
344 m
Lanscombe Farm Cottages Including Butterwell Adjoining South East End Of Front
409 m
Warren Barn
426 m
The Studio
347 m
Higher Lodge
300 m
Barn Approximately 12 Metres South East Of Lanscombe Farm Cottages Including Outhouses Attached To North West
425 m
Outbuilding Approximately 1.5 Metres North East Of Rose Cottage
398 m
The Mill
324 m
Barn Approximately 48 Metres South East Of Lanscombe Farm Cottages
443 m
Stable Approximately 42 Metres North West Of Home Farmhouse
425 m
Garden Steps Approximately 10 Metres East Of The Drum Public House
254 m
Mid Summer Cottage
347 m
Outhouses Approximately 20 Metres North Of The Mill
335 m
The Forge
365 m
Lanscombe Farmhouse Orchard View
379 m
Boundary Wall Adjoining To North Of The Studio
355 m
Garden Steps Approximately 60 Metres South East Of The Drum Public House
301 m
Garden Walls Adjoining To North West Of Cockington Court
60 m
Shippon Approximately 30 Metres South East Of Lanscombe Farm Cottages
434 mReviews
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