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How to get here
Cockington village is nestled in a valley just one mile from the sea front at Torquay. It is easily accessible on foot, by bus or car.
Cockington Court and country park is a short walk from the village centre. We are open all year and entrance is free.
Directions can be obtained by clicking on a marker in the map above and entering start and end postcodes or from AA Route Planner using destination details:
Grid Ref: SX893639
SatNav: 50.45630°N 3.56502°W
Postcode: TQ2 6XA
- On foot
- By bus
- By train
- By car
- By coach
- Disabled access
From Torquay, Cockington is a twenty minute walk along Hennapyn Road, through the watermeadows and boardwalk.
Cycle racks are available behind the Court.
From Torquay: The Number 62 bus comes into the heart of Cockington Village. Monday to Saturday. From 10.00 until 16.25. Approx. every 30 minutes. April – September. www.dialabus.info
From Paignton: The Number 50 bus runs from April – October, seven days a week.
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The number 12 bus runs approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day. Take the bus to Cockington Lane/Livermead House Hotel. Walk up Cockington Lane and through the Watermeadows on the boardwalk, a 20 minute walk. Unfortunately, the route is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Cockington is accessible by train.
Change at Newton Abbot for Torquay station.
Cockington is a twenty minute walk along Hennapyn Road, through the watermeadows and boardwalk.
From Torquay town centre Come along the sea front towards Paignton/Torquay. At Livermead House Hotel turn right, signposted “Cockington Country Park”. Follow the lane into the village to the junction. Cockington is served by three car parks:
Cockington Court
Turn right at the T-Junction, follow road for 50 yards and bear left into Drum Inn. Turn left and go along narrow lane at right side of Drum Inn. Follow signs to Pay and Display car park.
Torbay Council annual parking permits are honoured in the car park to the rear of Cockington Court as are Torbay Council blue disabled badges
Higher Loge Car Park
Turn left at T-Junction and car park is 50 yards up hill on your right.
Cockington Village Car Park
Turn right at T-Junction and follow sign to Car Park (on your right).
We welcome coach parties but because of the nature of the surrounding lanes, coach access to the village and Cockington Court is not permitted.
Coaches must stop just outside the village, in the marked coach parking bays on Herbert Rd (see map above). It is then just a 5 minute stroll along St Matthews Road and Vicarage Hill into the centre of the village and a further few minutes walk to Cockington Court.
Please contact us for more information.
We welcome visitors with disabilities. However, the nature of our site means that access to certain areas can be a problem. If you would like more information about a particular area, please contact us
Tel: (01803) 607230
Email: info@cockingtoncourt.org
How can I get to Cockington by public transport?
The No 12 bus has low floors, enabling them to be used by wheelchairs. If you get off the bus at Livermead, Cockington is approx ¾ mile along the boardwalk through the Watermeadows. The Cockington Bus is not adapted for people in wheelchairs, but can take folded chairs.
Parking at Cockington Court
The car park at the rear of Cockington Court is the closest to the Court. You can drive to this car park by turning left at the Drum Inn, just after the bus stop. Blue Badge holders are entitled to 1 hour extra parking for free. Disabled drivers who are exempt from paying vehicle tax are entitled to park for free.
What about toilets?
There are disabled toilets outside at Cockington Court and inside on the ground floor.
How can I get to Cockington Court from Cockington village?
The main village car park (not owned by the Trust) has designated disabled bays. In summer, when the ground is dry, you can come up to Cockington Court along the boardwalk to the left of The Drum Inn. This entrance is unsuitable for large electric scooters. The smaller village car park, Higher Lodge, is owned by the Trust and parking charges apply as above for Cockington Court. From the village car parks there is a gradual upwards slope to Cockington Court.
What about inside Cockington Court?
The ground floor of the Court can be accessed through the front door. Access to the first floor for wheelchairs is through the Rose Garden although this area is currently closed for refurbishment.
What about the Ark Play Area at Cockington?
The Ark is unique, having been built to be used by children with disabilities and their able-bodied friends and family. The play area’s equipment includes a basket swing, wheelchair see-saw, wide slide for children and carers, water pumps, turning stone and lots more. To visit The Ark, park in Cockington Court Rear Car Park.
