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Heart of Torbay's Heritage opens to the public once again
The highly anticipated opening of Torre Abbey, following a multi-million pound makeover, is due to take place next weekend (Saturday 5 July).
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 10:46am (38 KB)
Torre Abbey visitor centre opens
A new visitor centre is proving a big hit with both locals and visitors wishing to follow the progress at Torre Abbey as it undergoes a major refurbishment.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 10:47am (32 KB)
Friends of Torre Abbey celebrate mileston
The Friends of Torre Abbey are celebrating as they reach a significant milestone in their fundraising efforts.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 10:50am (33 KB)
Contractor appointed for Torre Abbey restoration
Kier Western, part of the Kier Group, has been awarded the £4.9million construction contract to help restore the heart of Torbay's heritage.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 10:51am (113 KB)
The green army moves into abbey gardens
Green-fingered students in Torbay have donned their gardening gloves and welly boots in preparation for an adventure. Their mission? To maintain and develop the historic gardens and palm house at Torre Abbey.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 10:52am (111 KB)
Face peel takes 800 years off abbey
Layers of limewash in the basement rooms of Torre Abbey have peeled back to reveal an 800-year-old colour scheme.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 10:57am (32 KB)
Grave find at Torre Abbey
A 15th Century grave slab believed to be one of the best surviving examples of its kind has been surprisingly uncovered at Torre Abbey.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 11:05am (36 KB)
Four Seasons in one at Torre Abbey gardens
An award winning horticultural training scheme for students with disabilities will be maintaining and developing the gardens at Torre Abbey during its extensive restoration.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 11:21am (82 KB)
Latest technology reveals extent of abbey's history
A high-tech survey of the grounds at Torre Abbey has revealed exciting new evidence showing the extent of medieval buildings that disappeared from view over two centuries ago.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 11:21am (87 KB)
Torre Abbey unveils a few surprises
Torre Abbey's journey towards a bigger, brighter future has started and already there have been a few unexpected "finds".
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 11:21am (85 KB)
The jewel in Torbay’s crown to shine once again
The grand doors of Torre Abbey will soon be closing until the first phase of an extensive restoration make-over has been completed.
Last updated: 04/07/2008, 11:21am (101 KB)