Torre Abbey

17/10/2026

🎨 The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out Lives On

Hundreds of artists, families and visitors came together this September to make the Great Torre Abbey Paint Out a spectacular celebration of creativity, community and Torbay's stunning landscapes.

Relive the highlights in our latest video and discover the incredible artwork inspired by the event in Outside In, now showing in the Green Galleries until 20 December.

🖼️ Featuring works from the Mass Paint Out, Artist Trail and Torbay's first Plein Air Art Competition.

🎬 Watch the video and plan your visit today -

The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out Celebrated a Spectacular Weekend of...

16/10/2026

🎃 Halloween Half Term Workshop: Frankenstein Masks 👻

Create your very own Frankenstein monster mask this half term and take home a spooky Halloween masterpiece!

🧟 Suitable for all ages
⏰ 10:30am-12:30pm
📍 The Learning Lab, Torre Abbey
🎟️ Included with normal admission

Drop in and get creative with colourful craft materials and plenty of imagination.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/525lA

15/10/2026

🎃 Halloween Spirits Return to Torre Abbey This Half Term 👻

Looking for some spooky family fun this half term? Abbey After Dark returns to Torre Abbey from 27-31 October, bringing ghostly encounters, haunting illuminations and Halloween surprises to our historic grounds.

Plus, enjoy a range of creepy craft activities throughout the holidays, from Frankenstein masks to spider web weaving.

Find out more and book your tickets: https://orlo.uk/0ZE0N

14/10/2026

🎨 Torbay Guild of Artists Annual Exhibition at Torre Abbey

There's still time to visit the Torbay Guild of Artists Annual Exhibition, showcasing an inspiring collection of work from both professional and amateur artists across a range of fine art disciplines, including painting and sculpture.

Hosted in the iconic Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey, the Guild has a long-standing connection with the venue, having held its first exhibition here in 1967.

🖼️ Open daily until 18 October
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey

Discover local artistic talent, explore a diverse range of styles and enjoy one of Torbay's longest-running art exhibitions.

13/10/2026

🖼️ Outside In: Celebrating the Great Torre Abbey Paint Out

The creativity sparked by the Great Torre Abbey Paint Out lives on in our latest exhibition, Outside In, now open in the Green Galleries until 20 December.

Bringing together artwork from the Mass Paint Out, professional artists from the Artist Trail and entries from Torbay's first Plein Air Art Competition, the exhibition is a celebration of local talent, community creativity and the landscapes that inspire us.

From seasoned artists to first-time painters, hundreds of people came together this September to capture Torbay through art. Now, you can see the results in this special exhibition that showcases the remarkable creativity of our community.

Find out more and plan your visit: 👉 https://orlo.uk/x69Sj

12/10/2026

This October half term, step beyond the gates of Torre Abbey and into a world of ghostly encounters, creepy creatures and Halloween magic.

👻 The Abbey After Dark awaits.

🎟️ https://orlo.uk/GXxBo

11/10/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Half Term at Torre Abbey! 👻🎃

Looking for some spooky family fun this October half term? Join us for a fang-tastic programme of Halloween crafts and activities at Torre Abbey!

🧟 Frankenstein Masks - Tuesday 27 October
🖐️ Dead Man's Finger Craft - Thursday 29 October
🕸️ Spider Web Weaving - Saturday 31 October
🦇 Flapping Bat Craft - Sunday 1 November

Get creative, make spooky keepsakes and enjoy some Halloween fun in the historic surroundings of Torre Abbey.

Perfect for little monsters, budding crafters and families looking for a frightfully good day out! 🎨✨

🎟️ Find out more and book: https://orlo.uk/wv6FV

10/10/2026

🎄❓Too early for Christmas... or not? ❓🎄

We know it's only October, but when A Christmas Carol is heading to the Spanish Barn, can you really blame us for getting a little festive already? 🎭✨

From the team behind the silliest Shakespeare you've ever seen, Four Forty Theatre bring their hilarious new adaptation of the classic tale to Torre Abbey this winter.

Whether you're a festive fanatic or a proud Scrooge, this joyful performance promises fun for all ages.

🧣 Just one thing... the Spanish Barn is unheated, so wrap up warm!

📅 Book now and let the Christmas countdown begin: https://orlo.uk/F9bQv

09/10/2026

✨ Inspiring the next generation of digital creatives ✨

Recently, we welcomed students from South Devon College to Torre Abbey for a behind-the-scenes projection mapping workshop led by The Media Workshop.

As part of this year's Bay of Lights, students are creating original artwork that will be projected onto the historic walls of Torre Abbey alongside a spectacular new Alive with Light experience.

It's fantastic to see young creatives developing new skills and exploring how technology, storytelling and heritage can come together to create something truly memorable.

We can't wait to see their work illuminate the Abbey later this year. 💡

08/10/2026

🤎🪵🍄 For little hands and big imaginations...

Discover our Mud Kitchen, where young explorers can mix, create and play using natural materials in the great outdoors.

Perfect for messy fun, imaginative play and making magical memories at Torre Abbey! 🌿