Tessier Gardens

Tessier Gardens Tessier Gardens is an award winning adult only garden, located in Torquay, UK. It is maintained by Torbay Council and the Tessier Gardens Friends Group.

The gardens are located between Babbacombe and St Marychurch in Torquay, South Devon, England. There are 3 pedestrian entrances - from Lindridge Road,Furrough Cross and Manor Road. The nearest public car park is St. Marychurch Car Park on Hampton Avenue just 2 minutes walk away. The gardens are open from morning to any time from 4.30 pm onwards when gates are locked for the night. Brief History of

Tessier Garden

Mr Herbert Tessier, a London jeweller of Huguenot descent, relocated with his wife to Babbacombe in 1903. Three acres of land adjacent to their property were purchased to ensure their privacy and they set about establishing the beautiful Tessier Garden. In 1933, Mrs Amy Tessier donated the gardens to Torquay Borough Council with the proviso that it should be a place of rest and quiet for adults only. In recognition of her generosity the Sun Temple, with a plaque recording her gift, was erected.

03/06/2026
Some of the lovely Roses.
05/05/2026

Some of the lovely Roses.

27/04/2026

Please see the new notice boards for Summer opening times.

Our lovely new clear and smart signs are up. Thankyou SwisCo
26/04/2026

Our lovely new clear and smart signs are up. Thankyou SwisCo

26/04/2026
Some of our lovely tulips.
08/04/2026

Some of our lovely tulips.

We were very pleased to receive this award at the presentations at RHS Rosemoor .
01/04/2026

We were very pleased to receive this award at the presentations at RHS Rosemoor .

Beautiful birds at Tessier.Thankyou to Paul Snell for the photographs.
25/03/2026

Beautiful birds at Tessier.
Thankyou to Paul Snell for the photographs.

Beautiful in the sunshine today.
22/03/2026

Beautiful in the sunshine today.

A date for your diaries
03/03/2026

A date for your diaries

Address

Lindridge Road, Babbacombe
Torquay
TQ13SE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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