Abbey Park and Meadows

Abbey Park and Meadows
Formal garden in Abbey Park
Type public
Location Torquay, Devon, UK
Nearest city Exeter
Coordinates 50°27′47″N 3°32′17″W / 50.463°N 3.538°W / 50.463; -3.538Coordinates: 50°27′47″N 3°32′17″W / 50.463°N 3.538°W / 50.463; -3.538
Created 1924
Operated by Torbay Council

Abbey Park and Meadows is a public park located in Torquay, Devon, which stretches from Torre Abbey to the town's seafront. The park has a number of facilities, including tennis courts, bowling greens, crazy golf and a café. It also hosts an Italian garden with a pond and various flower displays. The meadow is a large open space used for picnics and to host events, and also has a pitch and putt course.

History

The local Council, then known as Torquay County Council purchased the land in 1924 for £40,000, and developed into the park it is today. The first facilities to be completed were the tennis courts, which hosted a Davis Cup match in 1924.[1]

References

  1. "Abbey Park and Meadows". torbay.gov. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
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