ENGLAND'S MINIATURE WORLD

MODEL RAILWAYS & GARDENS

The original idea for the model village in Torquay was to be a representation of an imaginary area of English countryside. English country life in an 'idealised' form, with distinct building styles of farms, country houses, lakes and waterfalls.

Later in the development, as a contrast, the city - a substantial modern town - was added.  Complete with some well known brand names and shops.

Since the village opened in 1963 the park has continued to expand the number of features on display.  Environmental features were also added such as a wind farm and hydro electic dam.

The village portrays English life and culture over the last 5 decades and is sure to bring to life those childhood memories!

Over 400 models of houses, stately homes, factories, shops, entertainment venues, environmental features. There are a variety of archtectural styles from medieval through Sakespearean to Victorian, along with railways, vehicles and some well known monuments and landmarks.  Not forgetting, of course, 13,000 miniature people who live in the village. 

SOUND AND ANIMATION HELP TO BRING IT ALL TO LIFE

Some of the more favourite models include: the house on fire, stonehenge, the model railway, the city, the football stadium (inlcuding the streakers) and the beach and lake, complete with its own naturist beach (summer months only of course!).

To add an extra dimansion of fun, humour prevails throughout the park.  Some very obvious, some very subtle, but one visit is never enough to spot it all. For example; Annie Seedballs - the confectioners shop; Can you spot the man mowing the lawn - he has been mowing the same patch for over 20 years!  Can you spot the ghost in the tower - many visitors in a hurry miss it!

There are now several indoor features too, such as the 'Little Ender' soap set, the Victorian Snowy village, the World of movie miniatures and a 4D theatres showing 3D films with extra special effects. In the last few years several new attractions have been added, so if you haven't been for a few years, maybe it's time for another visit.

The best advice we can give is TAKE YOUR TIME, we promise that you will get so much more out of your visit if you allow plenty of time (at least two hours)