Cockington Court is one of Torbay's favourite destinations, combining history with present day through a thriving craft centre and a popular programme of events. The site enjoys a growing reputation as a regional centre for quality arts and crafts.
Set in an award-winning country park a mile away from the seafront, Cockington Court is an historic manor house with over twenty craft studios, tea rooms, walled art garden, tudor rose garden, contemporary art gallery and a popular children’s play area.
Following the latest Government announcements, we are pleased to provide an update on reopening Cockington Court, in line with Covid-19 guidance.
We are so excited to share the news that most of our studio makers are now open at the Stable Yard and Sea Change Studios, with measures in place to keep visitors safe. Anchor studios, OurGlass and Rex Latham Blacksmith are open from 10am daily. Please check other studios for their various opening times.
The parkland is open 9am - 7pm, and The Seven Dials café is open for take away.
The Galleries and Visitor Welcome Point are open Thursday - Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm. We are open for vulnerable people on Wednesdays from 1pm - 4:30pm, when extra safety measures are in place.
The nearest parking to access the whole site is behind the Manor House. This car park is open 8:30am - 7pm daily. Disabled parking can be found behind the Rose Garden – please refer to maps below.
The public toilets are now open 10 am - 5pm daily.
Please keep in touch on our Facebook page for further updates.
https://www.cockingtoncourt.org/
Cockington Court Craft Centre Cockington, Torquay TQ2 6XA
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The Lupton Trust was formed by a group of local people to breathe life back into Lupton House - an old empty school, gardens and woods in Brixham. By pooling the communities’ enthusiasm, skills, expertise and knowledge to deliver an environmentally sustainable space for the whole community; enabling local people, groups, charities, arts and environmental projects to grow, develop and learn within a magical setting in the heart of Torbay.
Lupton House is a Grade II* building set in beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Brixham. To the south of the main house there is a formal Italianate garden also listed. A private residence for several generations Lupton House is dedicated to the regeneration of the local community and its historical site, Lupton Trust leads various highly successful volunteer run projects and was awarded the Big Society government award in 2013.
Lupton House Brixham Road, Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LD
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Berry Head is a National Nature Reserve. This stunning headland, with its iconic lighthouse and Napoleonic Fort, is surrounded by water on three sides and offers exceptional views across Torbay and beyond. It is Torbay’s most designated heritage site being a Special Area of Conservation, National Nature Reserve, Site of Special Scientific Interest and Scheduled Ancient Monument to name only four! The guillemot colony is protected by the only Area of Special Protection in the UK, which prohibits boats from entering the cove during their breeding season.
https://www.countryside-trust.org.uk/explore/berry-head/
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Westcountry Rivers Trust Originating on Dartmoor and entering the sea at Teignmouth, the River Teign boasts hugely diverse habitats that attract a large variety of birds and wildlife.
The Teign actually has two sources and these streams (the North and South Teign) descend the eastern slopes of the moor high above the village of Chagford.
From Chagford the River winds its way through the often wooded foothills of Dartmoor for nearly ten miles until below Dunsford it heads south, following the road to Chudleigh, Newton Abbot and ultimately into the estuary and the sea at Teignmouth.
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Westcountry Rivers Trust Rising high on Dartmoor near Devil’s Tor, this ancient river winds its way down through Tavistock where it joins the River Tamar and forms the Bere peninsula.
The River Tavy provides opportunities for all types of recreational activities from kayaking and swimming to bird watching and fishing. This wild river is fantastic to place to walk, eat and unwind.
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Westcountry Rivers Trust The headwaters of the Exe lie in the Exmoor National Park. From its source at Exehead, the river flows across the moorland and passes across the rural Exe valley landscape, through the heart of Exeter and finally reaches the sea at Exmouth.
Throughout its journey from source to sea, the River Exe forms an central part of the lives and identities of those who live along its banks. Every stretch of this iconic river offers beautiful scenery, rich wildlife and a space to be explored and admired by all those who make their way to this stunning corner of the world.
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Westcountry Rivers Trust Tumbling down from Dartmoor, this series of rocks, pools and waterfalls makes this river a photographer’s delight.
The name “Plym” comes from the old English word for “Plum Tree” .
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Westcountry Rivers Trust Despite the fact the River Torridge rises only 12 miles from the coast, this ancient river has decided to take the scenic route. Measuring 50 miles long, this river slowly meanders its way through woods and farmland, taking in every inch of the glorious Devon countryside.
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Westcountry Rivers Trust Rising on the southern slopes of Dartmoor, The River Yealm navigates through rock gorges and sedate farmland before draining into the sea near Wembury.
The Yealm winds its way through some stunning towns and villages such as Cornwood, Newton Ferrers and Nos Mayo. All of which provide a lovely day out!
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Westcountry Rivers Trust Rising on the Southern slopes of Dartmoor, the River Erme bubbles and flows through granite and clay before joining the English Channel in Bigbury Bay.
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Erme Estuary is a fantastic spot for Bird watching. Egret, Curlews, oyster-catchers ans kingfishers have all made this special place their home.
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