Help Shape the Future of Culture in Torbay

A draft of the new Cultural Strategy for Torbay has been developed. Now we want to hear from you. About the Workshop Join local residents, organisations, businesses, artists, creatives and community groups for an interactive workshop to help shape the future of culture in Torbay. This is an opportunity to share your ideas, discuss priorities and help inform the final Cultural Strategy. Your views and experiences are important, and we hope you can join us. Why Attend? Culture plays an important role in creating vibrant communities, supporting wellbeing, protecting heritage, developing skills, attracting investment and strengthening pride in place across Torbay. The draft strategy sets out a vision for culture over the next ten years, but it is important that local people help shape what happens next. This workshop is your opportunity to contribute ideas, challenge assumptions and help identify the priorities that matter most to Torbay's communities. • Community participation and wellbeing • Heritage, identity and pride in place • Creative skills and opportunities for young people • The creative and cultural economy • Collaboration across communities and organisations What to expect An Overview of the Draft Cultural Strategy • We'll provide a short introduction to the draft strategy, including the vision, key themes and priorities for culture, heritage and creativity across Torbay over the next decade. Interactive Discussions • Working in small groups, you'll explore the key themes within the strategy, discuss opportunities and challenges, and share ideas that can help strengthen the final document. Help Shape the Future • Your feedback will directly inform the next stage of strategy development, ensuring the final Cultural Strategy reflects the ambitions and needs of the people, organisations and communities it serves. Date, Time & Location • Wednesday 18 November 2026, 1:00pm - 4:00pm • Venue: The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE • Please wear warm clothes if bad weather • Light refreshments will be provided, including tea, coffee and water. Parking & Travel The Spanish Barn is located within the historic Torre Abbey site in Torquay. It can be accessed via the main Torre Abbey entrance on The King's Drive and is approximately a 10-minute walk from Torquay Railway Station. While there is no on-site parking at Torre Abbey, pay and display parking is available at Torre Valley Car Park and on street parking along the seafront. Local bus services also stop close to the venue. Contact If you have any questions or would like more information about the workshop, please contact: [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you and hearing your ideas for the future of culture in Torbay.