Torrington 1646

Torrington 1646 is an all weather educational facility for schools that makes history fun! Travel back to the 17th Century with our costumed characters and experience life in Torrington during the English Civil War. See how people lived, loved, laughed and lied their way through the English Civil War.

Torrington 1646 is also available for Twinning Associations, coach bookings and large group bookings. 

Instruments of Crime and Punishment

A variety of stocks, pillories, manacles and scolds bridles are contained within the mock up of Torrington in the 17th Century.

Barber Surgeon Kit

The Barber Surgeon's kit includes a variety of medical tools that would have been used in the 17th Century, including Clyster Syringes, Trepans, saws, dismembering knives and a variety of cautery irons.

We also have our Cafe @ 1646 which is open to the public all year round.

Muskets

A flintlock musket (top) and matchlock musket (bottom) on display in the Linhay.

Basket Handle Rapier

A basket handle rapier, the sword of a cavalry officer. Used for slashing up and down the line as the armies engaged.

17th Century Firebricks

There are two 17th Century firebricks dating from 1603 and 1614 within the exhibition. These were found when an old cottage was demolished at 172 New Street, Great Torrington.