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Babbacombe Model Village……..
OPEN ALL YEAR

Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future set in four acres of award winning gardens. It's not just the humour, nor the animation - it has a life of its own. Come and see for yourself!

There really is something to capture everyone’s imagination. Now, in 2007, there is even more to see with lots of new features and events throughout the year….
New Garden Model Railway – New track, locomotives and carriages will be coming throughout 2007. The biggest redevelopment of the model railway since the village opened in 1963

Special events……….
Myths & Legends April 1st to June 30th 2007 – Many mythical and legendary characters on display throughout the gardens. Launching ……Nessie the Monster – who knows where and when it will surface. ‘Inferno’ the dragon - breathes fire across medieval castle.

Festival of Lights from dusk during Easter, May half term and peak summer – Thousands of sparkling lights illuminate the gardens and scenes and uncovers what goes on inside the tiny houses

Halloween Horrors, October 14th to November 4th 2007 – miniature scenes of gore and horror, classic horror movie scenes and the haunted Lord Elpus Hall, with special effects. Spooky-Luminations from dusk!

Winter Wonderland 2 November 24th to January 4th 2008 – using the specialist snow effects used by film and TV, picture postcard snow scenes and snowy landscapes cover the Model Village. Wade through the snow to Santa’s Lapland-style grotto on special dates. The most magical Icy-luminations light up the park after dusk.

For opening times and prices please follow this link: http://go.gomango.co.uk/babbacombemv/opening.cfm

For full details pick up a leaflet, or visit www.model-village.co.uk, or call 01803 315315.