Abbey Park and Meadows is a public park located in Torquay, Devon, which stretches from Torre Abbey to the town's seafront. The park has a number of facilities, including tennis courts, bowling greens, crazy golf and a café. It also hosts an Italian garden with a pond and various flower displays. The meadow is a large open space used for picnics and to host events, and also has a pitch and putt course.[1][2]
| Abbey Park and Meadows | |
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.jpg) Formal garden in Abbey Park | |
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| Type | public |
| Location | Torquay, Devon, UK |
| Nearest city | Exeter |
| Coordinates | 50°27′47″N 3°32′17″W / 50.463°N 3.538°W |
| Created | 1924 |
| Operated by | Torbay Council |
History
editThe local Council, then known as Torquay County Council purchased the land in 1924 for £40,000, and developed into the park it is today. The first facilities to be completed were the tennis courts, which hosted a Davis Cup match in 1924.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Torre Abbey Meadows". English Riviera. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Torre Abbey Meadows (Abbey Park, Torquay)". www.list.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Abbey Park and Meadows". torbay.gov. Retrieved 13 September 2018.