Babbacombe
in Torbay of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.478 and -3.518 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 28' 41" and W -3° 31' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:34 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 6:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Babbacombe

Babbacombe in Torbay (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 164 mi (or 264 km) south-west of London, the country's capital town.

Time in Babbacombe is now 12:34 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Babbacombe, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Exeter International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape in a distance of 54 mi (or 87 km), South-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 2 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Torquay, Exeter, Bickleigh, Plymouth and Taunton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 984 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 56% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Somerville

Address
1,0 mi
515 Babbacombe Road
TQ1 1HJ Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:15 - 19:00
Weekend: 8:30 - 19:00


The Marstan Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Meadfoot Sea Road
TQ1 2LQ Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Cimon

Address
1,0 mi
82 Abbey Road
TQ2 5NP Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Meadfoot Bay

Address
1,4 mi
Meadfoot Sea Road
TQ1 2LQ Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 21:00


Aveland House

Address
0,3 mi
Aveland Road
TQ1 3PT Babbacombe
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Orestone Manor

Address
1,6 mi
Rock House Lane
TQ1 4SX Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Braddon Hall Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
70 Braddons Hill Road East
TQ1 1HF Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 20:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 14:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


The Haytor Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
Meadfoot Road
TQ1 2JP Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Hillcroft - Guest House

Address
1,1 mi
9 St Lukes Road
TQ2 5NY Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Osborne Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Hesketh Crescent
TQ1 2LL Torquay
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Babbacombe Model Village - 28/12/2012

Published: December 28, 2012
Length: 32:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SatNavDan

Upon returning home from our Christmas holiday in Devon, we visit the Babbacombe Model Village located next to Torquay. This is an almost walk-round of the entire model village (I had to skip...


Torquay B&B Buckingham Lodge

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 22:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nicola Moore

Steve and Nicola welcome you to our Torquay bed and breakfast located on the beautiful English Riviera in Devon. We are the closest b&b to the seafront in Falkland Road being just 300 metres...


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Published: March 02, 2015
Length: 30:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andreas Gejke


babbacombe model village, torquay, august 2014

Published: September 16, 2014
Length: 39:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: alan howatt

while visiting torquay and kents cavern, popped into babbacombe model village which is the biggest model village i have ever seen and kept so well. the detail on the models were outstanding...


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Published: August 08, 2013
Length: 08:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: dean heywood

a great gym come down and learn to box or just get fit great atmosphere great people the gym is based in torquay devon....happy watching.


Cleaning Doctor - Carpet Cleaning Torquay

Published: October 29, 2014
Length: 10:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cleaning Doctor Carpet & Upholstery Services

http://www.cleaningdoctor.net/southdevon Looking for carpet cleaning in Torquay? Call Martin Bailey on (01803) 362 372.


Torquay 2011

Published: August 02, 2011
Length: 51:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mrsjoakim

Language trip.


Steve McCall Goal Torquay v Scarborough Play Off

Published: December 05, 2010
Length: 16:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: deanm1968

The third Torquay goal of the match in the play off semi final.


Torquay 1-0 FC United of Manchester - full time

Published: February 08, 2015
Length: 28:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: torquayvideoshd


EF Torquay 2014

Published: July 22, 2014
Length: 11:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tiffany Moret

Trip with EF France (international option). (2/07/2014 - 15/07/2014) Best summer ever.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Combe Pafford

Combe Pafford is a village in Torbay in the English county of Devon.

Located at 50.49, -3.53 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Devon

Plainmoor

Plainmoor is a suburb of Torquay, Devon, but is best known as the name of the stadium in which Torquay United Football Club currently play.

Located at 50.4764, -3.52382 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in England, Torquay, Torquay United F.C., Sports venues in Devon

Oddicombe Beach

Oddicombe Beach is a popular beach, noted for its interesting Breccia cliffs, below the Babbacombe district of Torbay, Devon in England. The beach includes many facilities which include a cafe, beach hut and deck chair hire, a beach shop, trampolines, motor boat hire, pedalo hire and kayak hire. In February 2010 part of the cliffs at Oddicombe caved in, resulting in a large rockfall onto a part of the beach and into the sea.

Located at 50.482, -3.513 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Torbay

St Marychurch

St Marychurch in Torbay, Devon, England, is one of the oldest settlements in South Devon. Its earliest documentary record dates from around 1050 AD. Its name derives from the church of St Mary, which was founded in Anglo-Saxon times.

Located at 50.482, -3.524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Historical towns in Devon, Torquay

Babbacombe Cliff Railway

Babbacombe Cliff Railway is a funicular railway in the town of Torquay in the English county of Devon. It links Babbacombe Downs with Oddicombe Beach, and is owned and operated by the Torbay Council. The line runs march to end of October from 9:30am to 5.55pm. A bell is rung at the bottom station 30 and 15 minutes before closing.

Located at 50.4814, -3.51459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Funicular railways in the United Kingdom, Visitor attractions in Devon, Torquay, 5ft 8in gauge railways

List of United Kingdom locations: Bab-Bal

Located at 50.47, -3.52 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

Princess Theatre, Torquay

The Princess Theatre in Torquay, England first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on opening night were Tommy Cooper and Morecambe & Wise. The theatre is a touring house and shows a variety of productions including opera, ballet, concerts, wrestling, ice shows & West End musicals and a Christmas pantomime. The theatre was built by Torbay Council as the main feature of the redevelopment of the Princess Gardens area on Torquay seafront.

Located at 50.4613, -3.5301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Theatres in Devon, Torquay

Ellacombe, Devon

Ellacombe is a village in Devon, England, near Torbay. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:50|28|12|N|3|30|54|W| |primary |name= }}

Located at 50.47, -3.515 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Devon

Babbacombe Model Village

Babbacombe Model Village is a miniature village and railway located in Babbacombe in Torquay, Devon, England. This outdoor model village was opened in 1963 by Tom Dobbins. Mr Dobbins had previously opened another model village at Southport in 1957. The site covers 4 acres and includes over 400 models along with over 1,000 ft of model train track.

Located at 50.4827, -3.52046 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1963 establishments, Gardens in Devon, Miniature parks, Visitor attractions in Devon, Torquay

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