Sites

OUR MAIN SITES

Cockington Court & Country Park


Cockington Court is home to eleven unique craft studios, where you can watch a range of craftsmen at work and purchase hand-crafted products direct from the maker.  Visit the Cockington Court website here.  Cockington Court Restaurant & Tearooms is located on the ground floor of the historic manor house, serving light lunches and cream teas to enjoy whilst overlooking Cockington's award-winning Country Park.  Within the grounds of the 460 acre parkland you will find a demonstration organic garden, disabled-friendly children's play area, lakes, watermeadows, woodland, farmland and a network of walking and cycling paths.


Occombe Farm

Occombe is our working organic farm on the edge of Paignton.   Here you will find an award-winning farm shop and cafe featuring the best of local food, together with a traditional butchery, education centre, 2km easy-access nature trail and children's play area.  Get close to wildlife in the bird hide, take part in a letterboxing trail around the farm or enjoy home-cooked dishes in the Bakehouse.  Occombe is open to the public all year round, parking and entry are free.  Visit the Occombe Farm website here.


Berry Head

Berry Head is a National Nature Reserve and Country Park, home to the rare Greater Horseshoe bats, the UK's most southerly Guillemot colony, and a variety of rare or threatened flora and fauna.  The headland is occupied by Ancient Monuments in the form of some of the UK's best-preserved Napoleonic Fortifications.  You will also find a Visitor Centre and Cafe in the Northern Fort.  The HLF funded Berry Head 'On the Edge' project began earlier this year - click here for more details.  Visit the new Berry Head website here.


Seashore Centre

Torbay's marine world is a hidden jewel with 16 marine sites of national importance, including Saltern Cove - designated an underwater Local Nature Reserve and the only local underwater Site of Special Scientific Interest.  The Centre is located on the edge of Goodrington Sands in Paignton and is equipped with seawater tanks displaying marine wildlife, interactive seashore displays, a video microscope for examining finds and a classroom for group visits.