	Museum Services
	Torbay Council
	Torre Abbey The King's Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE
	torre-abbey @torbay.gov.uk
	01803 201201
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Link to document - Heart of Torbay's Heritage opens to the public once again

The highly anticipated opening of Torre Abbey, following a multi-million pound makeover, is due to take place next weekend (Saturday 5 July).

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (38 KB)

Link to document - Torre Abbey visitor centre opens

A new visitor centre is proving a big hit with both locals and visitors wishing to follow the progress at Torre Abbey as it undergoes a major refurbishment.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (32 KB)

Link to document - Friends of Torre Abbey celebrate mileston

The Friends of Torre Abbey are celebrating as they reach a significant milestone in their fundraising efforts.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (33 KB)

Link to document - Contractor appointed for Torre Abbey restoration

Kier Western, part of the Kier Group, has been awarded the £4.9million construction contract to help restore the heart of Torbay's heritage.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (113 KB)

Link to document - The green army moves into abbey gardens

Green-fingered students in Torbay have donned their gardening gloves and welly boots in preparation for an adventure. Their mission? To maintain and develop the historic gardens and palm house at Torre Abbey.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (111 KB)

Link to document - Face peel takes 800 years off abbey

Layers of limewash in the basement rooms of Torre Abbey have peeled back to reveal an 800-year-old colour scheme.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (32 KB)

Link to document - Grave find at Torre Abbey

A 15th Century grave slab believed to be one of the best surviving examples of its kind has been surprisingly uncovered at Torre Abbey.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (36 KB)

Link to document - Four Seasons in one at Torre Abbey gardens

An award winning horticultural training scheme for students with disabilities will be maintaining and developing the gardens at Torre Abbey during its extensive restoration.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (82 KB)

Link to document - Latest technology reveals extent of abbey's history

A high-tech survey of the grounds at Torre Abbey has revealed exciting new evidence showing the extent of medieval buildings that disappeared from view over two centuries ago.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (87 KB)

Link to document - Torre Abbey unveils a few surprises

Torre Abbey's journey towards a bigger, brighter future has started and already there have been a few unexpected "finds".

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (85 KB)

Link to document - The jewel in Torbay’s crown to shine once again

The grand doors of Torre Abbey will soon be closing until the first phase of an extensive restoration make-over has been completed.

Last updated: 04/07/2008 (101 KB)

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