Great Torrington

This friendly town, winner of the "Most Welcoming Community Wards 2003" is set in the heart of rolling unspoilt green countryside. Known as the Cavalier town, it has become recognised as and important heritage centre for the 17th century. Great Torrington today is a vibrant community and people in the town, proud of their heritage, can often be seen dressed in 17th century costumes for re-enactments, festivals and celebrations or as volunteers at the popular Torrington 1646 visitor attraction.

Great Torrington is a friendly, traditional market town with many award-winning shops, master butchers and bakers, offering quality local produce. The town centre also boasts cafes, pubs and banks within a two minute walk from the main car park. The refurbished Victorian Pannier Market also houses a variety of shops and craft workshops, selling local produce, unusual gifts and collectables.

The Town Hall, rebuilt in 1860, still has the original yard known as the Shambles, once a meat market and town lock-up. Now decorated with murals, delightful scenes depicting the history of the market from medieval times to the 17th century. In the Town Hall is also the town"s free museum, run by local volunteers.