The drum inn, set in the heart of picturesque cockington village. Our village pub, the drum inn was designed by lutyens himself. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Heading back to the village and north of the drum inn you can see the almshouses. The village and grounds were becoming increasingly popular with tourists, and in order to get some further privacy, richard erected and locked a gate at the main entrance to the court grounds. There was an excellent history of cockington online but the link has disappeared. Cockington is a village near torquay in the english county of devon. H charlesworth until 1928, when richard herbert mallock was old enough to inherit the estate.
The food we love to eat, is the food we love to serve. Weve used this picture here because, unlike the vast majority of uk towns, cockington has hardly changed for centuriesthats kind of the whole point. The drum public house, paignton, torbay history in structure. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood. We also enjoyed the closeness to the sea and the town. History of cockington, in torbay and devon historical. Based in stanford north, ashford, the drum inn was built during the reign of queen anne 17021714, in the year 1708. Sx8963 cockington lane, cockington 885116367 south west side 201152 the drum public house formerly listed as. We traveled on yellow ways from oldham lancs which cost. The grade ii listed thatched drum inn is the local public house and restaurant in cockington. The village was probably founded 2,500 years ago during the iron age with evidence of two hill forts on either side of cockington valley. Drum inn and its gardens were the only significant outcome. 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. Cockington court was the manor house for the squires of cockington from saxon times right up to 1932.
History can be told in many ways, in books, songs and paintings are but three well known examples. Reserve a table at the drum inn, torquay on tripadvisor. The drum pub offers good food, great atmosphere must book in advance for. A unisex shower and toilet room that sits separately from the inn, and available 24 hours a day. Little is known about cockington from that point up until the remains of a small saxon village were found near the drum inn. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be. Lutyens designed the pub as the focal point of the village and today his beautiful vision retains all its traditional charm thanks to a recent million pound restoration project that replaced its thatched roof, restored its beautiful gardens and made the most of its superb views. Famous old pub the drum inn has been totally revamped take a. We know this, and thats why, at the drum inn, were making sure that mothers day 2020 is extra special from her favourite tipples to mouthwatering dishes, its sure to be a day shell love. Covering 522 square metres, it uses 16th century styled bricks, made in belgium to lutyens specifications.
Bbc devon walks the thatched village of cockington, torquay. One of devons bestknown pubs is getting a makeover. From giving out the best advice to always being on hand to help, mums really are superstars. This is a lovely symmetrical thatched cottage pub with tall chimney stacks which is a more recent addition to the picture postcard village of cockington as it was designed by the world famous architect sir edwin lutyens and built in 1936 to fit in with the existing buildings in the medieval village centre. In 1946, waycotts the auctioneers summarised the history of the estate as follows. This celebrated village is an old place, it was mentioned in the doomsday book. It has old cottages within its boundaries, and is about a half. The thatched village of cockington in torquay is the perfect setting for a walk.
The drum inn no queues here so dont get in the crowds we are open again tomorrow take away only for the below offers we still have bottled beers,ciders,be ers and wine from. You can search for units that covered the particular location you are interested in by typing a postcode into our home page, or by using our historic maps section, zooming in, selecting the information option, and then clicking on your location. 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. 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. Cockington is a village in torquay in the english county of devon.
The drum inn cockington village, cockington village. Rev ed edition, october 1969 an attractive booklet of old photographs of the area and interesting historical notes is looking back at withington and didsbury by gay sussex and peter helm willow publishing, 1988. 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. Nearby bus routes 80m 62 not sunday closest station 50m torquay. The site is spacious and is rated as three stars by. Cockington is a pretty nice place to be so you dont have to drive away. Reserve a table at a date and time of your choosing quickly and simply online for vintage inns the drum inn in cockington, devon. A history of the manors of cockington and chelston and the parish of cockington by read, brian isbn. History can be told in many ways, in books, songs and paintings are but three well. Please note that these units are listed here because their boundaries covered the point location we hold for cockington. The drum inn, cockington the drum inn, torquay traveller.
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. The picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pubfood on the menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing the bar. Cockington, a parish in newtonabbot district, devon. View venue and room hire at the drum inn, cockington in torquay, devon. A history of withington by kenneth whittaker 1957, ej morten publishers. 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. Dogs are allowed in the bar area of our pub, as this is the most friendly environment. Devon walks the thatched village of cockington, torquay bbc. It has old cottages within its boundaries, and is about a half a mile away from torquay. The building off cockington lane backs onto cockington park, in a. The drum inn is at cockington one of devons most visited picturebook villages near torquay. So whether its a traditional sunday roast or one of our new seasonal dishes, were sure theres something for everyone to enjoy at the drum inn.
Cockington is noted in the domesday book, and time seems to have stood still since. It was mainly from the point of view of the church, however the history of the manor and the church were intertwined. This is a typical collection of estate with some family records and includes title deeds and leases relating to manors and properties in cockington, marldon, broadclyst and smalridge in devon, and fiddington in somerset, 14171848, cockington manor court rolls, 14341625, 17061822 incomplete, and bailiffs. During the second world war the prudential assurance company evacuated its staff to torquay, and in 1946 bought cockington village from the trust, at a time when the council was being lambasted in the press for its inertia and lack of imagination in. And, opposite the main car park in the village is the drum inn, designed by lutyens. Had lovely old armchairs, open fires and friendly locals. Everything about cockington oozes with history theres a water mill, a forge and even the cricket pitch was once a medieval deer park. The drum inn in cockington is a country pub and restaurant oozing rural charm and rustic character.
While in the beautiful cockington village, the drum inn remains only a 20minute walk from torquay train station, and a 6minute drive from central torquay. And to complement our delicious pub food, weve a wonderful array of. Originally called, ye olde drum, it was built at a time when this area of kent maintained a high level of military activity and was frequented regularly by the duke of marlboroughs regiment. Designed by sir edwin lutyens, it opened in 1936 and cost. A bit up market now but still good for an occasional pint. Book a table at the drum inn, cockington vintage inns. For a village like cockington however, the evolution of the landscape is as important as the names and dates of the people who lived here. The drum inn is a worthy hostelry, built to a design by sir edwin luytens in. The drum inn, cockington vintage inns modern british in. Cockington court was held by the mallock family until the 1930s when it was sold to torquay council. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for. History of cockington, in torbay and devon map and description. In the picturesque cockington village, the beautiful gardens and rustic thatched roof of the drum inn boast a spectacular sight. Meet patrick the pony who goes for a pint every day at his.
Dating back to 1936 the drums claim to fame is its architect. Cockington torquay 2020 all you need to know before you. Offering traditional british pub cuisine, with the al fresco garden and a cosy logfire, the views over the surrounding country are also excellent. The house and its outbuildings would benefit from further survey work, as it is an excellent example of a compact medieval and postmedieval house which does not appear to have developed into a classic courtyard mansion. The drum inn was built during the reign of queen anne 17021714 in the year 1708 and was originally called ye olde drum.
It is now managed as is the rest of cockington country park by the torbay coast and. Cockington court is an extremely interesting mansion, despite major alterations of the 1670s and early c19. 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. We welcome four legged friends and have water and treats available to ensure theyre as comfortable as you are during your visit. Cockington i first came to torquay in 1966 at the age of 16 with my mate noddy.
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