The drum inn was built during the reign of queen anne 17021714 in the year 1708 and was originally called ye olde drum. It was built at a time when this part of kent maintained a high level of military activity and was frequented regularly by the duke of marlboroughs regiment. The cockington court craft studios are renowned for the sheer amount of activites and arts and crafts you can do, all in the cockington court arts and crafts studio in torquay, south devon sea change studios at cockington court we are at studio 2. These almshouses, according to a wooden plaque fixed to the west end wall by the lane, were established for aged and deserving residents of cockington and chelston. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales. Meet patrick the pony who goes for a pint every day at his. The drum inn the drum inn was built during the reign of queen anne 17021714 in the year 1708 and was originally called ye olde drum. Sir robert cary acquired the manor in 74, and his family occupied it until they were succeeded by the mallocks, who held it from. The drum inn, cockington the drum inn, torquay traveller. Take a football or frisbee for a free day out and walk to cockington, a preserved village of thatched cottages, a manor house cockington court, craft centre, tea rooms and a thatched pub, the drum inn. Opposite the main car park is the drum inn which was designed by the famous architect, sir edwin lutyens. Cockington cottages located in a rural area of torquay, cockington cottages offers a range of facilities including free parking and a safety deposit box. We also enjoyed the closeness to the sea and the town.
Photo of cockington, a pretty corner, the drum inn grounds c. Oct 25, 2018 one of devon bestknown pubs is about to undergo an upgrade. Bbc devon walks the thatched village of cockington, torquay. The drum inn was designed by sir edwin lutyens in 1934 and was the only part built of a scheme to create a model village. The site is spacious and is rated as three stars by enjoyengland. The almshouses form part of a group of exceptionally attractive listed buildings in the unspoilt village and the adjoining cockington park. We loved the walks through the village, dinner at the drum inn, and the best cream tea on the planet at weavers cottage tea shoppe. Cockington forge the forge is one of the most photographed buildings in britain, and dates back to the fourteenth century, making it a focal point of the domesday village of cockington for over seven hundred years. A bit up market now but still good for an occasional pint. The pub was designed by the famous architect sir edwin lutyens and has been refurbished back to the style of the. The grade ii listed thatched drum inn is the local public house and restaurant in cockington. Cockington torquay all you need to know before you go.
Our village pub, the drum inn was designed by lutyens himself. And to complement our delicious pub food, weve a wonderful array of. We welcome four legged friends and have water and treats available to ensure theyre as comfortable as you are during your visit. Dogs are allowed in the bar area of our pub, as this is the most friendly environment. There is also evidence to suggest that this little place was a small saxon fishing and farming village where the recorded history of cockington first began in the 10th century.
All surrounded by 450 acres of country park with lots of walking trails. The drum inn at cockington, torquay, was designed by one of englands greatest architects. The picturesque village of cockington, devon, uk cockington, devon, uk geez for the name alone i want to go lol this is the original village which is the basis for the miniature version, cockington green, located just outside canberra in the act, australia. Archaeologists have discovered artefacts from this village outside of the drum inn and at this time it was owned by alric the saxon. Agatha christie was a close friend of the mallocks and in her youth she often took part in amateur dramatics with the family at their home cockington court see local sudies education series agatha christie. Designed by sir edwin lutyens, it opened in 1936 and cost. Famous old pub the drum inn has been totally revamped take a. Cockington is a village near torquay in the english county of devon. The earliest written record of cockington is from the 10th century. Offering traditional british pub cuisine, with the al fresco garden and a cosy logfire, the views over the surrounding country are also excellent.
The drum inn, cockington vintage inns modern british in. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Our printing service continues to operate as usual, with framed and unframed prints available for delivery in normal timescales. It is a picturesque village, with old cottages within its boundaries. Its historical significance merits great care in maintaining its existing fabric and in. Our visitor centre, located in the heart of the village, offers plentiful information about the park, its history, wildlife and the trust. The building off cockington lane backs onto cockington park, in a. For statistics about cockington itself, go to units and statistics. In the picturesque cockington village, the beautiful gardens and rustic thatched roof of the drum inn boast a spectacular sight. Cockington torquay 2020 what to know before you go with. There was an excellent history of cockington online but the link has disappeared. Cockington seems to have all the litte bits you need to see and more. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Cockington almshouses is a grade ii listed building in paignton, torbay, england.
Riviera line torquay station cockington walk south. Back in the centre of the village, the forge dates from the 14th century. Meanwhile the drum inn is a charming country pub, designed by sir edwin lutyens, with beautiful gardens and picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. History and articles now home to a flourishing arts and crafts centre, idyllic tea rooms, and unique gift shops, cockington is an attraction that is known worldwide, and yet, being situated only a mile from torquay, its still an unexpected treat for travellers to stumble across. The remains of a small saxon village were found near the drum inn, and the excavation evidence shows a community living off fishing and farming. Domesday book, and thence into a haze of unrecorded history. Cockington is a village in torbay in the english county of devon. Book a table at the drum inn, cockington vintage inns. Cockington court was held by the mallock family until the 1930s when it was sold to torquay council. The drum inn occupies the site of a former sawmill and was the flagship project of. Top holiday activities for teenagers on holiday in torquay.
Cockington began as a small saxon village located near the drum inn. The drum public house, paignton, torbay history in structure. Having enjoyed the village of cockington, continue walking up cockington lane, passing between the drum inn and school house. The drum inn is at cockington one of devons most visited picturebook villages near torquay. The drum inn the internationally renowned sir edwin lutyens, architect of castle drogo, designed the drum inn for thecockington trust in 1934.
Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of cockington, in torbay and devon map and description, a vision of britain through time. With france on our doorstep via ferry services and the channel tunnel, along with the beautiful kent countryside and attractions, we believe we provide the perfect camping and holiday destination for everyone. Our menus use produce which is sourced locally and. We would like to reassure our customers that we are observing government advice on covid19 and adhering to all guidance and best practice. The drum inn was the last building to be constructed within the village. The drum public house is a grade ii listed building in paignton, torbay, england.
The drum inn, cockington good food, good selection of ales and situated in the beautiful village of cockington. The oldest postcard featuring cockington was of this forge and it was taken on a winter day in the last decade of the 19th century. There is plenty of parking and nice to finish off with a pint in the drum inn. Cockington school in old mill road was built in 1892 and paid for by torquay mp, richard mallock. We recommend booking cockington tours ahead of time to secure your spot. It is a paradox that the sense of isolation cockington previously enjoyed. The first official documentation of the village was in the 10th century. From the first phone call to make the booking, my wife has had repeated frustrations and. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for. The evidence from this village shows that its existence was based primarily on fishing and farming.
Family history library catalog the following text is based on an article in wikipedia. During the winter months they may be open 34 days per week if you want to eat in one of them book beforehand. Cockington court see local sudies education series agatha christie. In 1936 the world famous architect sir edwin lutyens designed the pub to be the focal point of the village. Drum inn 7, 8797, 100101 forge inn 90, 92 haywain 90 hours, book of 85 humphrys child 67 hutton, augustus henry dell 58 hydon, edward 22 ice cream 83 incumbents 47 ind coope 92. Was a beautiful old pub before it was refurbished 10 years ago. Cockington court has been extensively renovated, part paid for by the european development fund, but still retains a real air of history and reminded of alfriston a historic village near to where we used to live in sussex. The food we love to eat, is the food we love to serve. Recently visited this lovely corner of devon where time seems to stand still. Drum inn cockington stock photos and images 61 page 1 of 1. Covering 522 square metres, it uses 16th century styled bricks, made in belgium to lutyens specifications. It was mainly from the point of view of the church, however the history of the manor and the church were intertwined.
Reserve a table at a date and time of your choosing quickly and simply online for vintage inns the drum inn in cockington, devon. Cockington is worth a visit and is a good day out with plenty to see and do and if you fancy a good meal and pint, the drum inn is the place to head for, tea, coffee and light meals are also available. Cockington torquay 2020 all you need to know before. Our campsite is the last available location before you arrive at the channel tunnel and is easily accessible from junction 11 of the m20 coastbound. There is evidence of two iron age hill forts on either side of cockington valley some two and a half millennia old.
Do you need to book in advance to visit cockington. The drum inn occupies the site of a former sawmill and was the flagship project of cockington trust ltd, who were proposing to build a new village. Hearty sunday roasts and trusty british dishes head the drum. Cockington almshouses, torbay 1280082 historic england. Back to cockington back to all cockington photos the archive. We use cookies to understand and improve your experience, including personalising content, adverts and social media features. Photo of cockington, a pretty corner, the drum inn grounds. The drum inn at picturesque cockington is about to throw a birthday party with patricks favourite tipple. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood. A history of the manors of cockington and chelston and the parish of cockington. The name sign of a famous old country inn the drum inn, cockington,devon. The medieval village of cockington was noted in the domesday book, and, on the face of it at least, little appears. When the drum inn opened in 1936, local magistrates at first refused a license to sell alcohol as they thought a public house.
Cockington torquay 2020 what to know before you go. History of cockington, in torbay and devon map and. Cockington forge cockington forge the forge is one of the most photographed buildings in britain, and dates back to the fourteenth century, making it a focal point of the domesday village of cockington for over seven hundred years. Luxury self catering holiday cottages in cockington village, near torquay on the english. Bbc devon walks the thatched village of cockington. Had lovely old armchairs, open fires and friendly locals. Explore the wonderful cockington village and country park in torquay in. One of devons bestknown pubs is getting a makeover. Large thatched pub with beautiful gardens set in the heart of picturesque cockington village, on the the outskirts of torquay. Cockington is a pretty nice place to be so you dont have to drive away. Patrick the miniature shetland pony has become a celebrity at his local pub where the regulars dont bat an eyelid anymore as he trots through the door of the village inn.
Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar. Its a lovely one mile walk up to cockington from torquay seafront, strolling through the water meadows and boardwalk. A country pub near in cockington oozing rural charm and rustic character. It was the only building they were able to complete before the village was sold in 1946.