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Contact Details

holiday@torbay.gov.uk
Tel: 01803 211 211

Living Coasts

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Type: Animal Collection

Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from loud and loveable penguins to playful fur seals, colourful puffins to waders and sea ducks. There are sandy beaches, rugged cliff faces and a tranquil estuary. A huge meshed aviary allows birds to fly free over your head, while special windows give stunning crystal clear views of birds and seals underwater. Then relax in the water-side cafe with its stunning views across Tor Bay, and enjoy morning coffee, lunch or a cream tea- all with the best views in South Devon.

Opening Times

2008 April-Sept 1 Apr 2008 - 30 Sep 2008

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 18:00

2008 October 30 Sep 2008 - 28 Oct 2008

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:30

2008 Nov-Dec 29 Oct 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday 10:00 - 16:30
Friday 10:00 - 16:30
Saturday 10:00 - 16:30
Sunday 10:00 - 16:30
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:30

Prices

Prices for Living Coasts
Ticket TypePrice
Adult£8.75
Child (3-15yrs)£6.55
Concession£6.85
2 Adults and 2 Children£27.50

Grading

  • VAQAS VB Attraction

Awards

  • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2008
  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
2 Adults and 2 Children£27.50 per ticket
Adult£8.75 per ticket
Child (3-15yrs)£6.55 per ticket
Child Under 3yrsfree
Concession£6.85 per ticket

Road Directions

Living Coasts is situated on Torquay Harbourside on Beacon Quay, Torquay. Once in Torquay follow the A379 and the 'penguin' on the brown tourist signs. Living Coasts does not have its own car park, but there is a small council car park next to us and, if this is full, ample public car parking in Torquay. Please note: the nearest car park with no height restriction is the Meadfoot Road car park.

Public Transport Directions

By bus: Stagecoach and First Western National run bus services to The Strand in Torquay - a minutes walk from Living Coasts. A new seasonal bus service runs from Chelston direct to Living Coasts. The new bus, Number 63, will run Monday to Fridays from 9am to 5pm. Please call Chelston Leisure Services for further information on 01803 690220. Visitors travelling by bus are entitled to a 10% discount on production of a valid bus ticket (not valid with any other discounted offer).

 Contact Info

Living Coasts
Torquay Harbourside
Beacon Quay
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2BG
Tel: +44 01803 202470
Fax: 01803 202471
Email
Website

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction
  • Smoking Some Areas

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe serving snacks, drinks, light meals and main meals. Restaurant open Wed-Sun evenings and sunday lunch.

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 03:00
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Y
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 15
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

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