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Enchanting Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village

Type:Model/Miniature Village

Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA

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Opening Dates and Times

Easter (9 Apr 2025)
Easter (11 Apr 2025)
Easter (16 Apr 2025)
Easter (18 Apr 2025)
Summer (22 July 2025 - 29 Aug 2025)
Monday - SundayClosed
Bank HolidayClosed
Summer (3 Sept 2025 - 4 Sept 2025)
Christmas Lights (22 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025)
Wednesday - SundayClosed
Bank HolidayClosed
Christmas Lights (20 Dec 2025 - 24 Dec 2025)
Christmas Lights (27 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Christmas Lights (2 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2026)

* Easter - April 9th, 11th, 16th & 18th - Open 10.00am to latest entry 8.00pm. Lights on from 7.30-10.00pm

Summer - Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday evening from Tuesday 22nd July to Friday 29th August 2025, Plus September 3rd & 5th:-

July 22nd to August 15th (Tue, Wed & Fri) - Open 10.00am to latest entry 8.30pm. Lights on from 8.30-10.30pm

August 16th to 31st (Tue, Wed & Fri) - Open 10.00am to latest entry 8.00pm. Lights on from 7.30-10.00pm

September 3rd & 5th - Open 10.00am to latest entry 7.30pm. Lights on from 7.00-9.30pm

Halloween (Oct 27th to 31st) - Open 10.00am to latest entry 6.00pm. Lights on from 5.00-8.00pm

Christmas Lights 2025 - Nov 22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th. Dec 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 20th to 31st (except closed 25th & 26th). Jan 2nd to 4th 2026 (Closed Jan 1st)

Open 11.00am to latest entry 4.30pm. Lights on from 3.30-6.30pm


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Enchanting illuminations

at Babbacombe Model Village

Babbacombe Model Village is transformed in the evenings with thousands of miniature lights - they really do have two attractions in one!  The illuminations enable you to see what goes on inside many of the models and, as dusk develops into darkness, the illuminations beautifully light up the gardens and models creating an enchanting atmosphere. 

Visit Day & Evening - We highly recommend you experience the Model Village during the daytime too. During the day, you will see the intricate details of the models and scenes set in beautiful gardens and children can enjoy doing a character hunt, following one of our spotter sheets.

One Ticket - Two Great Visits FREE RETURN VISIT WITHIN 7 DAYS

..... During your first visit, keep your admission receipt and, before you leave, obtain a photo-pass from the gift shop. This will enable you to return once for free within 7 days. If you can't visit twice, then why not come early evening see the gardens by day, then again once the lights come on. See the Model Village website for full details.

Illuminations are every Thursday evening from Easter to October, Also Mondays to Fridays in August. With special illuminations for Halloween and Christmas.

 

 

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    Recent Reviews:

    • SuziMull
      We loved It here!
      5 of 5 stars
      16/01/2025
      We loved it here. We did choose a perfect day for it to weather wise. Our 4 year old loved it also. So much to see. We visited during the out of season time in June so wasn't busy. My mum who was a... Read full review
    • realneet
      Paignton, United Kingdom
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      Stunning visit!
      5 of 5 stars
      20/01/2025
      Amaaazing! Well worth a visit - in winter when they’re open as it gets dark, I’d recommend getting there when it’s still daylight and you’ll see the detail then go round again when it’s dark and lit... Read full review
    • IMB2011
      Truro, United Kingdom
      Exceeded Expectations
      5 of 5 stars
      02/02/2025
      Access to the car park was confusing but there was another one nearby. That was my only remote complaint. I wasn't expecting that much, it was just something to kill time during the day, but I was... Read full review

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    • Dogs-Accepted

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    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Pre-booking advisable.

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    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - 'Access possible but difficult – see website for full details’
    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant - Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and cakes.
    • Picnic Site

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
    • Toilets

    Key Features

    • Approx length of visit - 02:00
    • In town/city centre
    • Max group size - 999
    • Min group size - 15
    • Outdoor Attraction

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    Payment Methods

    • Delta accepted
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    • MasterCard accepted
    • Solo accepted
    • Special group rates
    • Visa accepted

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    • Educational Visits Accepted

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    • Groups Accepted - Pre-booking advisable.

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