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It is a vibrant community and people in the town, proud of their heritage, can often be seen dressed in costume for re-enactments, festivals and celebration.
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It is a vibrant community and people in the town, proud of their heritage, can often be seen dressed in costume for re-enactments, festivals and celebration.
One of the highlights of the year is the Mayfair. A four day event which sees the crowning of the May Queen, a carnival procession, the round the tree race and the fiercely fought Torridge Cup football match with a number of other traditions still carried forward, as well as markets, stalls and a fair to entertain between the main events.
As a Cavalier town, Great Torrington played a significant role in the English Civil War (Battle of Great Torrington 1646). History surrounds Great Torrington and the great battle of 1646 saw Lord Hopton (Royalist) and his forces defeated by Sir Thomas Fairfax, marking the end of the resistance in the West Country.
The River Torridge flows through the valley below and is famed for having been home to Tarka the Otter in Henry Williamsons stunning 1927 Novel set in the country of the Two Rivers (Torridge and Taw).
10 miles from the Atlantic Coast and its clear waters and long, sandy beaches - Great Torrington is a perfect blend of Rural life with the all the benefits of Coastal living just around the corner.
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The historic Civil War Market Town of Great Torrington caters well for its inhabitants with a comprehensive range of local and national shopping, schooling and recreational facilities including an Arts Centre and Cinema, 9 hole Golf Course, Swimming Pool, Weekly Pannier Market and Heritage Centre together with the RHS Gardens at Rosemoor and the Tarka Trail Cycling and Walking Route which connects Bideford, Barnstaple and Braunton.
The town is surrounded by approximately 365 acres of common providing a number of country pursuits including walking, riding and fishing on the River Torridge.
The larger towns of Bideford and Barnstaple are easily reached by car or public transport and the North Devon countryside and spectacular coasts are only a short drive away.
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