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Torbay Culture and Heritage Forum

Find out the Torbay Culture and Heritage Forum supports and promotes culture and heritage in Torbay.

The Torbay Culture and Heritage Forum is a monthly meeting that brings together individuals, groups and organisations involved in culture, history, arts and heritage.

For people interested in culture and heritage

The Forum is a chance to:

  • learn more about Torbay’s history and identity
  • discover local cultural and heritage events, exhibitions, talks, festivals and walks
  • find out about volunteering opportunities

For cultural and heritage organisation

The Forum provides a platform to:

  • share events and projects
  • put out funding calls or training opportunities
  • find partners for collaboration and new contacts

About the Forum

The Culture and Heritage Forum was created to promote Torbay’s cultural and heritage identity. It acts a hub for sharing information, ideas and opportunities across the region.

Meetings welcome everyone with an interest in Torbay’s heritage:

  • people who live in Torbay
  • visitors
  • artists and art groups
  • history societies
  • archives
  • museums
  • theatres
  • community groups

 

Woman painting a picture.

Group of people having a guided walk by the seafront.

Two children playing while wearing inflatable body bumper balls.

How to join

To join the Torbay Culture and Heritage Forum, please complete our online form.

For more information, please e-mail victoria.grimberg@torbay.gov.uk.

Meeting dates

Wednesday 14 January 2026

Meeting hosted by Sound Communities

Location: 52a Hyde Road, Paignton TQ4 5BY

Wednesday 11 February 2026

This meeting will be held online - more details to come.

Wednesday 11 March 2026

Art Council England (ACE) bid surgery at Torre Abbey.

Please bring your drafted project applications for the Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to this surgery. Find out more about Project Grants

Location: Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE