Babbacombe

Babbacombe Downs is a magnificent cliff top area which has a variety of places to eat and drink inclusing the fabulous Angels Tea Rooms, The Babbacombe Inn and the very chic Hamilton's.

This cliff top area has far reaching views towards Exmouth and of Lyme Bay and on a good day it is even possible to see Portland Bill.

At one end of Babbacombe Downs  is the privately owned Babbacombe Theatre which still hosts variety shows as well as one night specials from stand up comedians and well know singers. At the other end, is The Babbacombe Cliff railway.

Aside from The Babbacombe Cliff Railway and the Babbacombe Theatre, the area  is perhaps best known  for The Babbacombe Model Village (although its entrance is in reality in St Marychurch). This fantastic World in miniature has been thrilling visitors for generations and is constantly being updated and improved.

Every June, Babbacombe Downs  becomes the hub for The Babbacombe Festival. The week long festival has exhibitons and events and the wonderful Babbacombe Fayre.

Lying between Babbacombe and St Marychurch is one of the The English Riviera's hidden gems; The Tessier Gardens. This little walled oasis was given to the town by Mrs Tessier at the beginning of the twentieth century and who attached a number of covenants to it including that it was to be an adults only space and no dogs. With a scent garden and a fernery as well as the sun temple built in honour of Mrs Tessier this is a wonderful place for a bit of peaceful contemplation and relaxation. The gardens are locked each night.