Top Things to do in Torridge
What to do and see in Torridge, England: The Best Gardens
Discover the best top things to do in Torridge, United Kingdom including RHS Garden Rosemoor, The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden, Victoria Park, Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms, Hartland Abbey & Gardens.
Restaurants in Torridge
1. RHS Garden Rosemoor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,357 reviews
If you are looking for inspiration and a relaxing day out, come to RHS Garden Rosemoor and stroll around our enchanting 65-acre garden. Rosemoor is a garden of intoxicating beauty, meticulously crafted and planted, retaining the essence of rural North Devon within a dramatic backdrop of steep wooded valley sides.Whatever the season, the exciting colours, scents and textures mean that all your senses will be stimulated, and with both formal and informal gardens - as well as woodland walks, water features and open spaces - there is something for children and adults alike to enjoy time and again.
Reviewed By 22007 - Auckland, New Zealand
We visited Rosemoor on 23rd August when the late summer perennial borders were at their astonishing best. We loved the borders, the rose garden, the interesting collection of trees and the incredible fruit & vegetable garden with it endless rows of lettuce and espaliered apples. Just excellent!
2. The Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 493 reviews
Temporarily closed - We are a seasonal business open 21st March - 31st October. We are open 10am - last admission 5pm
Reviewed By markwH2639SS - Barnstaple, United Kingdom
This was an unplanned visit - we saw the sign and just followed it. Brilliant couple of hours looking around the gnome exhibits and the wildflower garden. Recommended for all ages
3. Victoria Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By goldpeke - Bideford, United Kingdom
well kept park that is always busy with familys children people walking their dogs or people just sat enjoying the park go regularly in the summertime as hockings ice cream van is a permanent fixture so after walking dog treat myself.Quite a few activities by different groups held there outside pool for toddlers, football keep fit group run the other side of park
4. Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By Jayneb23 - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
What a beautiful spot. We walked to the Mill, ready for a gorgeous lunch. Cornish Brie salad - wow, with soft ciabatta and a Devonshire crab ciabatta roll accompanied by a small salad garnish. We then visited the gardens. It was a really drizzly, damp day in early March - we didn’t see the gardens at their best. It’s not a huge area to walk around so £4:50 per adult is possibly a little steep. Talking of steep - you do need to be steady on your feet and agile to tackle Badger Bank and some of the steps. And with the drizzle, everything was SO slippery underfoot. Having seen the gardens, we returned to the tea room for cream tea & a slice of coffee & walnut cake. The scones were warm and soft, delicious with jam and cream. Good coffee too. All the staff we encountered were extremely friendly and chatty. John, the owner told us all about the history of the mill and the workings of the wheel. The tea room itself is pretty small but full of walkers and visitors which was encouraging considering the weather. It was cosy with a log fire which we used to dry off our damp gear. Would love to see the gardens in full bloom later in the year. Well worth a visit for a bite to eat and a stroll in idyllic surroundings.
5. Hartland Abbey & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 340 reviews
Only one mile from Hartland Quay, Hartland Abbey lies across a narrow, sheltered valley which winds its way to the spectacular Atlantic Coast. Within a designated ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ visitors may wander around the beautiful gardens and grounds which lead to the rocky cove. Peacocks and guinea fowl roam at will, whilst donkeys and Black Welsh Mountain sheep graze the Old Deer Park.Hartland Abbey is the lived-in family home of the Stucley family. Although it was built in the 12th century, remaining as a monastery for 400 years and passing through the female line three times, it has never been sold. Consequently, it contains collections of pictures, furniture and porcelain which have accumulated over many generations. The story of the Abbey mirrors local and national history at every turn. It has a friendly and lived-in atmosphere, so often absent in many of our nation’s historic houses, a point continually remarked upon by those who visit us.
Reviewed By 207maxiner
I Had so wanted to visit the garden as featured in the wild garden book, although i wouldn't class it as Wild, but stunning, immaculate lawns and borders, flowers in full bloom and just one gardener. There was so much to see, bog garden, shubbery, exhibition......and walk along a track, overhanging tree's allowing dappled sunshine to stream through, fields of all black sheep, a small folly set amongst the woodland...continuing to reveal a wide view of wild sea and rugged coast, to the right another path over towards Clovelly and to the left towards Hartland Quay.......i couldn't resist just a mile and half of steep cliff giving coast line views well worthy of the climb! i didnt have much time left to get back before the Abbey closes at 5pm, still just enough time for a Crab Salad in the Abbey Courtyard, Ordered safely through the front Abbey Window in these Covid times it was the best visit to escape and restore. I will revisit.
