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* Torre Abbey is now open daily, from 10am till 5pm (last entry 4pm).
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Do not touch! is the warning for all visitors to the Potent Plants Garden at Torre Abbey. Inspired by the life of crime writer Agatha Christie, the Abbey’s head gardener dug deep into the murky world of poisons, antidotes and remedies in Christie’s novels and created a garden featuring a variety of interesting plants that may cure or kill depending on one’s motives. Of course, it’s not really dangerous - less potent garden cultivars were planted and the garden is designed to entertain - not provide murderous opportunities!
This particular section is only a small part of the rest of the abbey’s garden. You’ll also find tombs of monks in the grounds, a palm house, the ruins of the original church and perfectly manicured flower beds with one of the best dahlia collections in the Westcountry. The garden also hosts sculpture exhibitions from local and visiting artists.
A new medieval children’s garden is a 'garden within a garden' and has been lovingly created to entice people, of all ages, into the fascinating world of medieval plants and their uses. Turf seats, willow tunnels, sensory planting and a fountain offer the opportunity to explore, look, touch, and taste.
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- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
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- Gift Shop
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- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Facilities for Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
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- Plant Sales
- Shop
- Tea Rooms
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- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
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- Facilities for children
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- Available for wedding receptions
- Business facilities
- Cater for groups
- Coach drop-off point
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Event Venue
- Licenced for civil marriages
- On-site Restaurant/Cafe
- Open All Year
- Picnic Area
- Shop
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
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- Celebrity connection
- Families
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- Haunted
- In town/city centre
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- Outdoor Attraction
- Weddings
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- Coach Parking
- On Bus Route
- Parking (charge) - Paid parking is available right next door at the English Riviera Conference Centre. Disabled parking is available on site.
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- All major credit cards accepted
- Cash & Cheque accepted
- Special group rates
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- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
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- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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- Group discounts available
- Packed lunches available
- Wi-fi available
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Potent Plants Garden - Torre Abbey
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