FAQs and useful TIPS

IS THERE A CAR PARK?

We do not have our own car park but adjacent to the Model Village there is a local authority owned car park (with a nominal charge) that serves the Babbacombe & St Marychurch area. 

ARE DOGS ALLOWED IN THE PARK?

Yes, except for the cafe and 4D theatre, as long as they are kept on a short lead.

CAN WE GET SOMETHING TO EAT?

Gulliver's coffee shop serves a range of snacks and refreshments all year.  Hot & cold light lunches are served all year with the exepction of weekdays in in the winter. 

The cafe is open all day until last admission time. Meals can be enjoyed in the cafe or out on the terrace. During the peak summer, the burger kiosk is also open on the terrace.

Without a doubt the village is mostly outdoors/gardens and is best seen in drier weather, however we do have several mini indoor exhibitions - 4D Theatre, Movie Miniatures, Behind the Scenes audio display and our new Little Enders Soap set and Victorian Winter Village.  All these could collectively pass 45 mins to an hour, if the weather is inclement.  If it is hot and sunny and you want to enjoy the beach too, we are just a short walk from the beautiful Oddicombe beach and cliff railway.

CAN WE VISIT DAY AND EVENING?

When we are open in the evenings we strongly recommend you visit day and night to see the famous illuminations which are magical. Your tickets are valid all day and you can return later in the day provided everyone gets a hand stamp before leaving, and admission receipts are kept. Many of our visitors choose to do this. We do have 14-day holiday passes for just £1.00 extra.

WHAT IS THE BEST DAY AND TIME TO VISIT?

We are open all year and have a range of exciting events. As a rule, the dry cloudy days are busiest, warm sunny days are medium busy and rainy days are the quietest. Of course, school holidays will always be the busiest overall

Babbacombe Model Village is one of the west country's most popular attractions, during school holidays it can get busy (Especially May half term, mid July to end of August and just before Christmas).  Bear in mind that during during the peak summer Fridays and Saturdays are the quietest days, Tuesdays to Thursdays are the busiest. Evenings are always more tranquil than the daytimes.

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?

Our visitor profile is about 50% families and 50% non families (adults visiting without children). Certainly the children enjoy the miniature scenes, animation and fun trails. Adults love the gardens and the representation of English life through the last 5 decades offering a touch of nostalgia and some very English humour.

CAN WE MAKE IT A FULL DAY OUT?

The Model Village is set in the beautiful Babbacombe bay area. Within easy walking distance is the babbacombe downs with spectacular views, the cliff railway to the beautiful oddicombe beach (so if it's a hot sunny day, why not spend some time on the beach and visit us!). There are also a range of individual shops and pubs in the area. Bygones Victorian museum is just around the corner and Kents Cavern is 1.5 mile drive away.

WHAT IS YOUR POSTCODE (FOR SATNAV)?

Our postcode is TQ1 3LA, however this will lead you to the Hampton Avenue side of the local authority car park which is no entry.  Please follow the brown signs when you get very close.   You can use TQ1 4PR this will lead you to the car park entrance off St Marychurch Road.