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Family Events in Dartmouth

When visiting Dartmouth with your family there are plenty of activities to keep your little ones entertained. Why not plan your visit to coincide with one of the family friendly events that run every year.

The region’s events often take inspiration from their surroundings. You’ll find ones that follow a nautical theme, celebrate local produce or get you close to nature, plus much more.

Many attractions put on special events to coincide with key holiday times. So if you’re visiting in the school holidays or during special occasions, such as Fathers and Mother’s day, be sure to check out the events on offer.

Take a look through the events below and begin planning your family adventure.

july

03aprAll Day03janEvening Illuminations

Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING APRIL TO OCTOBER

Plus, additional dates, see full list and times here……

3^rd April 2026 – 3^rd January 2027

April 3^rd, 8^th, 10^th, 17^th – Open 10am – last entry 8.30pm (park close by 10pm)

April 24^th, May 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

May 29^th, June 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm).

July 28^th, 29^th, 31^st, Aug 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 11^th, 12^th, 14^th Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

August 18^th, 19^th, 21^st, 25^th, 26^th, 28^th – Open 10 – last entry 8.30pm (park closes by 10pm)

September 4^th, 11^th, 18^th – Open 10am – last entry 8pm (park closes 9.30pm)

September 25^th, Oct 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th – Open 10am – last entry 7.30pm (park closes by 9pm)

October 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th,26^th,27^th,28^th,29^th,30^th,31^st – Open 10am – last entry 7pm (park closes by 8.30pm)

November 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, 29^th, Dec 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th – Open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes 6.30pm)

December 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st January 2^nd, 3^rd – open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes by 6.30pm).

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting atmosphere during our evening illuminations!

BEST OF BOTH – It’s a day & night experience! – Some of the details in our models & scenes and also the spotter sheet characters are not so visible after dark. It is important to experience the village in daylight too and so our evenings are a day & night experience in one visit, you cannot arrive after dark!

Enjoy a daylight visit first and then go around again after dark. The lights come on at dusk. See our OPENING TIMES.

Please note that it is not possible to leave the park and come back later in the day.

Refreshments: Freshly made pizzas and refreshments available.

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Time

April 3 (Friday) - January 3 (Sunday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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25jul(jul 25)9:00 am02sep(sep 2)4:00 pmBubble & Bop at Pennywell Farm!

august

03aprAll Day03janEvening Illuminations

Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING APRIL TO OCTOBER

Plus, additional dates, see full list and times here……

3^rd April 2026 – 3^rd January 2027

April 3^rd, 8^th, 10^th, 17^th – Open 10am – last entry 8.30pm (park close by 10pm)

April 24^th, May 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

May 29^th, June 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm).

July 28^th, 29^th, 31^st, Aug 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 11^th, 12^th, 14^th Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

August 18^th, 19^th, 21^st, 25^th, 26^th, 28^th – Open 10 – last entry 8.30pm (park closes by 10pm)

September 4^th, 11^th, 18^th – Open 10am – last entry 8pm (park closes 9.30pm)

September 25^th, Oct 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th – Open 10am – last entry 7.30pm (park closes by 9pm)

October 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th,26^th,27^th,28^th,29^th,30^th,31^st – Open 10am – last entry 7pm (park closes by 8.30pm)

November 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, 29^th, Dec 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th – Open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes 6.30pm)

December 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st January 2^nd, 3^rd – open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes by 6.30pm).

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting atmosphere during our evening illuminations!

BEST OF BOTH – It’s a day & night experience! – Some of the details in our models & scenes and also the spotter sheet characters are not so visible after dark. It is important to experience the village in daylight too and so our evenings are a day & night experience in one visit, you cannot arrive after dark!

Enjoy a daylight visit first and then go around again after dark. The lights come on at dusk. See our OPENING TIMES.

Please note that it is not possible to leave the park and come back later in the day.

Refreshments: Freshly made pizzas and refreshments available.

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Time

April 3 (Friday) - January 3 (Sunday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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25jul(jul 25)9:00 am02sep(sep 2)4:00 pmBubble & Bop at Pennywell Farm!

26augAll Day29Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta

september

03aprAll Day03janEvening Illuminations

Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING APRIL TO OCTOBER

Plus, additional dates, see full list and times here……

3^rd April 2026 – 3^rd January 2027

April 3^rd, 8^th, 10^th, 17^th – Open 10am – last entry 8.30pm (park close by 10pm)

April 24^th, May 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

May 29^th, June 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm).

July 28^th, 29^th, 31^st, Aug 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 11^th, 12^th, 14^th Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

August 18^th, 19^th, 21^st, 25^th, 26^th, 28^th – Open 10 – last entry 8.30pm (park closes by 10pm)

September 4^th, 11^th, 18^th – Open 10am – last entry 8pm (park closes 9.30pm)

September 25^th, Oct 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th – Open 10am – last entry 7.30pm (park closes by 9pm)

October 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th,26^th,27^th,28^th,29^th,30^th,31^st – Open 10am – last entry 7pm (park closes by 8.30pm)

November 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, 29^th, Dec 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th – Open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes 6.30pm)

December 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st January 2^nd, 3^rd – open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes by 6.30pm).

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting atmosphere during our evening illuminations!

BEST OF BOTH – It’s a day & night experience! – Some of the details in our models & scenes and also the spotter sheet characters are not so visible after dark. It is important to experience the village in daylight too and so our evenings are a day & night experience in one visit, you cannot arrive after dark!

Enjoy a daylight visit first and then go around again after dark. The lights come on at dusk. See our OPENING TIMES.

Please note that it is not possible to leave the park and come back later in the day.

Refreshments: Freshly made pizzas and refreshments available.

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Time

April 3 (Friday) - January 3 (Sunday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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25jul(jul 25)9:00 am02sep(sep 2)4:00 pmBubble & Bop at Pennywell Farm!

26sep01novPennywell Pumpkin Festival

26sep01novPennywell Pumpkin Nights!

october

03aprAll Day03janEvening Illuminations

Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING APRIL TO OCTOBER

Plus, additional dates, see full list and times here……

3^rd April 2026 – 3^rd January 2027

April 3^rd, 8^th, 10^th, 17^th – Open 10am – last entry 8.30pm (park close by 10pm)

April 24^th, May 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

May 29^th, June 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm).

July 28^th, 29^th, 31^st, Aug 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 11^th, 12^th, 14^th Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

August 18^th, 19^th, 21^st, 25^th, 26^th, 28^th – Open 10 – last entry 8.30pm (park closes by 10pm)

September 4^th, 11^th, 18^th – Open 10am – last entry 8pm (park closes 9.30pm)

September 25^th, Oct 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th – Open 10am – last entry 7.30pm (park closes by 9pm)

October 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th,26^th,27^th,28^th,29^th,30^th,31^st – Open 10am – last entry 7pm (park closes by 8.30pm)

November 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, 29^th, Dec 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th – Open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes 6.30pm)

December 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st January 2^nd, 3^rd – open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes by 6.30pm).

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting atmosphere during our evening illuminations!

BEST OF BOTH – It’s a day & night experience! – Some of the details in our models & scenes and also the spotter sheet characters are not so visible after dark. It is important to experience the village in daylight too and so our evenings are a day & night experience in one visit, you cannot arrive after dark!

Enjoy a daylight visit first and then go around again after dark. The lights come on at dusk. See our OPENING TIMES.

Please note that it is not possible to leave the park and come back later in the day.

Refreshments: Freshly made pizzas and refreshments available.

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Time

April 3 (Friday) - January 3 (Sunday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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26sep01novPennywell Pumpkin Festival

26sep01novPennywell Pumpkin Nights!

23octAll Day25Dartmouth Food Festival

23octAll Day31Frightlights: A Halloween Adventure

november

03aprAll Day03janEvening Illuminations

Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING APRIL TO OCTOBER

Plus, additional dates, see full list and times here……

3^rd April 2026 – 3^rd January 2027

April 3^rd, 8^th, 10^th, 17^th – Open 10am – last entry 8.30pm (park close by 10pm)

April 24^th, May 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

May 29^th, June 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm).

July 28^th, 29^th, 31^st, Aug 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 11^th, 12^th, 14^th Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

August 18^th, 19^th, 21^st, 25^th, 26^th, 28^th – Open 10 – last entry 8.30pm (park closes by 10pm)

September 4^th, 11^th, 18^th – Open 10am – last entry 8pm (park closes 9.30pm)

September 25^th, Oct 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th – Open 10am – last entry 7.30pm (park closes by 9pm)

October 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th,26^th,27^th,28^th,29^th,30^th,31^st – Open 10am – last entry 7pm (park closes by 8.30pm)

November 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, 29^th, Dec 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th – Open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes 6.30pm)

December 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st January 2^nd, 3^rd – open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes by 6.30pm).

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting atmosphere during our evening illuminations!

BEST OF BOTH – It’s a day & night experience! – Some of the details in our models & scenes and also the spotter sheet characters are not so visible after dark. It is important to experience the village in daylight too and so our evenings are a day & night experience in one visit, you cannot arrive after dark!

Enjoy a daylight visit first and then go around again after dark. The lights come on at dusk. See our OPENING TIMES.

Please note that it is not possible to leave the park and come back later in the day.

Refreshments: Freshly made pizzas and refreshments available.

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Time

April 3 (Friday) - January 3 (Sunday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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26sep01novPennywell Pumpkin Festival

26sep01novPennywell Pumpkin Nights!

21nov(nov 21)9:00 am24(nov 24)8:00 pmMagical Christmas Experience at Pennywell Farm!

22novAll Day04janChristmas Scenes & Illuminations

Christmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

22^nd Nov – 4^TH January

21^st November – 18^th December

WEEKDAYS (Monday to Friday) 10.00am to last entry 2.00pm (park closes by 3.30pm). Christmas scenes, no illuminations

WEEKENDS (Saturday & Sunday) 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm (park closes by 6.30pm). Christmas Lights 3.30-6.30pm

19th December – 3^rd January

Daily: 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm (park closes by 6.30pm). Christmas Lights 3.30-6.30pm.
Except closed Dec 25, 26 & Jan 1

This Christmas, visit Babbacombe Model Village and soak up the festive cheer as the village comes alive with charming Christmas scenes by day and night.

As light falls, enjoy our magical illuminations, twinkling with Christmas sparkle and beautiful festive lighting and music that truly captures the season.

During the daytime, children can join in the fun with our Christmas Character Spotter Sheet. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the village — can you spot all the miniature Santas and Elves hidden among the scenes? Every successful young explorer will receive a small festive gift.

Even more festive fun is included:

FREE 9-hole crazy golf with admission — perfect for the whole family
One FREE return visit within 7 days — enjoy the Christmas magic twice!

Make magical memories this Christmas at Babbacombe Model Village — where festive fun comes to life in miniature!

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Time

November 22 (Sunday) - January 4 (Monday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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december

03aprAll Day03janEvening Illuminations

Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING APRIL TO OCTOBER

Plus, additional dates, see full list and times here……

3^rd April 2026 – 3^rd January 2027

April 3^rd, 8^th, 10^th, 17^th – Open 10am – last entry 8.30pm (park close by 10pm)

April 24^th, May 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

May 29^th, June 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm).

July 28^th, 29^th, 31^st, Aug 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 11^th, 12^th, 14^th Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

August 18^th, 19^th, 21^st, 25^th, 26^th, 28^th – Open 10 – last entry 8.30pm (park closes by 10pm)

September 4^th, 11^th, 18^th – Open 10am – last entry 8pm (park closes 9.30pm)

September 25^th, Oct 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th – Open 10am – last entry 7.30pm (park closes by 9pm)

October 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th,26^th,27^th,28^th,29^th,30^th,31^st – Open 10am – last entry 7pm (park closes by 8.30pm)

November 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, 29^th, Dec 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th – Open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes 6.30pm)

December 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st January 2^nd, 3^rd – open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes by 6.30pm).

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting atmosphere during our evening illuminations!

BEST OF BOTH – It’s a day & night experience! – Some of the details in our models & scenes and also the spotter sheet characters are not so visible after dark. It is important to experience the village in daylight too and so our evenings are a day & night experience in one visit, you cannot arrive after dark!

Enjoy a daylight visit first and then go around again after dark. The lights come on at dusk. See our OPENING TIMES.

Please note that it is not possible to leave the park and come back later in the day.

Refreshments: Freshly made pizzas and refreshments available.

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Time

April 3 (Friday) - January 3 (Sunday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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22novAll Day04janChristmas Scenes & Illuminations

Christmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

22^nd Nov – 4^TH January

21^st November – 18^th December

WEEKDAYS (Monday to Friday) 10.00am to last entry 2.00pm (park closes by 3.30pm). Christmas scenes, no illuminations

WEEKENDS (Saturday & Sunday) 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm (park closes by 6.30pm). Christmas Lights 3.30-6.30pm

19th December – 3^rd January

Daily: 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm (park closes by 6.30pm). Christmas Lights 3.30-6.30pm.
Except closed Dec 25, 26 & Jan 1

This Christmas, visit Babbacombe Model Village and soak up the festive cheer as the village comes alive with charming Christmas scenes by day and night.

As light falls, enjoy our magical illuminations, twinkling with Christmas sparkle and beautiful festive lighting and music that truly captures the season.

During the daytime, children can join in the fun with our Christmas Character Spotter Sheet. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the village — can you spot all the miniature Santas and Elves hidden among the scenes? Every successful young explorer will receive a small festive gift.

Even more festive fun is included:

FREE 9-hole crazy golf with admission — perfect for the whole family
One FREE return visit within 7 days — enjoy the Christmas magic twice!

Make magical memories this Christmas at Babbacombe Model Village — where festive fun comes to life in miniature!

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Time

November 22 (Sunday) - January 4 (Monday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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january

03aprAll Day03janEvening Illuminations

Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

EVERY FRIDAY EVENING APRIL TO OCTOBER

Plus, additional dates, see full list and times here……

3^rd April 2026 – 3^rd January 2027

April 3^rd, 8^th, 10^th, 17^th – Open 10am – last entry 8.30pm (park close by 10pm)

April 24^th, May 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

May 29^th, June 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th July 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th – Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm).

July 28^th, 29^th, 31^st, Aug 4^th, 5^th, 7^th, 11^th, 12^th, 14^th Open 10am – last entry 9pm (park closes by 10.30pm)

August 18^th, 19^th, 21^st, 25^th, 26^th, 28^th – Open 10 – last entry 8.30pm (park closes by 10pm)

September 4^th, 11^th, 18^th – Open 10am – last entry 8pm (park closes 9.30pm)

September 25^th, Oct 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th – Open 10am – last entry 7.30pm (park closes by 9pm)

October 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th,26^th,27^th,28^th,29^th,30^th,31^st – Open 10am – last entry 7pm (park closes by 8.30pm)

November 21^st, 22^nd, 28^th, 29^th, Dec 5^th, 6^th, 12^th, 13^th – Open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes 6.30pm)

December 19^th, 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, 27^th, 28^th, 29^th, 30^th, 31^st January 2^nd, 3^rd – open 11am – last entry 5pm (park closes by 6.30pm).

Thousands of miniature lights, along with special fire and lighting effects, create an enchanting atmosphere during our evening illuminations!

BEST OF BOTH – It’s a day & night experience! – Some of the details in our models & scenes and also the spotter sheet characters are not so visible after dark. It is important to experience the village in daylight too and so our evenings are a day & night experience in one visit, you cannot arrive after dark!

Enjoy a daylight visit first and then go around again after dark. The lights come on at dusk. See our OPENING TIMES.

Please note that it is not possible to leave the park and come back later in the day.

Refreshments: Freshly made pizzas and refreshments available.

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Time

April 3 (Friday) - January 3 (Sunday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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22novAll Day04janChristmas Scenes & Illuminations

Christmas Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Event Details

22^nd Nov – 4^TH January

21^st November – 18^th December

WEEKDAYS (Monday to Friday) 10.00am to last entry 2.00pm (park closes by 3.30pm). Christmas scenes, no illuminations

WEEKENDS (Saturday & Sunday) 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm (park closes by 6.30pm). Christmas Lights 3.30-6.30pm

19th December – 3^rd January

Daily: 11.00am to last entry 5.00pm (park closes by 6.30pm). Christmas Lights 3.30-6.30pm.
Except closed Dec 25, 26 & Jan 1

This Christmas, visit Babbacombe Model Village and soak up the festive cheer as the village comes alive with charming Christmas scenes by day and night.

As light falls, enjoy our magical illuminations, twinkling with Christmas sparkle and beautiful festive lighting and music that truly captures the season.

During the daytime, children can join in the fun with our Christmas Character Spotter Sheet. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the village — can you spot all the miniature Santas and Elves hidden among the scenes? Every successful young explorer will receive a small festive gift.

Even more festive fun is included:

FREE 9-hole crazy golf with admission — perfect for the whole family
One FREE return visit within 7 days — enjoy the Christmas magic twice!

Make magical memories this Christmas at Babbacombe Model Village — where festive fun comes to life in miniature!

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Time

November 22 (Sunday) - January 4 (Monday)

Location

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay, TQ1 3LA

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