Members' Event:

Battlefield walk - The Battle of Great Torrington (1646)

DATE

Sun 15 Feb 2026 

TIME

10am - 12pm

LOCATION

Great Torrington 

SUITABLE FOR

Adults

Join Julian Humphrys of the Battlefields Trust on a walk designed to take a closer look at one of the most important and dramatic battles in English history.

The Battle of Torrington was one of the last battles of the Civil War of 1642-46. It's chiefly remembered today for the fact that Torrington Church (which was being used as a gunpowder store during the battle) blew up, killing Royalists and Roundheads alike and showering the combatants with debris.

This event has been graded as moderate access as there will be plenty of walking with limited resting points and no seating.

Not suitable for under-16s.

Prices

Type Price
Member (Adult) £20

How to book

Tickets will go on sale on this page at 9am on Monday 13 October 2025.

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Property: Great Torrington
Address: South Street Car Park, , Great Torrington, EX38 8AA
Location: Great Torrington, Devon, South West

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