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Babbacombe Model Village

BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE Step into a world of miniature marvels! Bring back those magical childhood memories as you explore a quaint and quirky representation of England through five decades at Babbacombe Model Village. Meander your way through four acres of beautiful miniature gardens and discover many fun characters and animated features - from trains to moving vehicles and even a fire-breathing dragon.
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Boat Trips and Ferries

Devon’s beautiful English Riviera feratures some stunning coastal scenery. Book cruises and ferry trips so you can see the coastline at its best
Family Fun days out

As well as the stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, the English Riviera has endless options for family fun.
Top 10 Beaches on the English Riviera

There are 22 miles of coastline on the English Riviera with 20 beaches on offer. From long sandy beach walks to quiet picnic spots, charming secret coves to rock pooling and coasteering, there's something for everyone in Devon's beautiful bay.
Excursions, Trips & Tours

Explore Devon's Beautiful Bay on foot, by car, by train and on open top sightseeing buses, discover great attractions.
Animals & Wildlife

If you love animals and wildlife then Devon’s English Riviera has a host of attractions just for you. Find out more on our website.
Watersports

On Devon’s English Riviera you can try all kinds of water sports from yachting, power boating and dinghy sailing, to kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering.
Parks and Gardens

Although the English Riviera is rightly renowned for its fabulous coastline, it also has some beautiful and quite fascinating parks and gardens.
UNESCO Global Geopark
Museums and Galleries

Museum lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring the history, culture and heritage of the English Riviera.
Evening Attractions

Enjoy a great selection of theatres, shows, attaractions and evening entertainment across Torbay
History and Heritage

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Indoor Attractions

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Things to Do in Torquay

With its stunning seafront, stylish marina and beautiful beaches meandering the length of this beautiful South Devon town, Torquay is noted for its huge range of year-round activities. Part of the glorious UNESCO accredited English Riviera Global Geopark, it’s a perfect haven for families with tiny tots or teenagers, singles with a taste for adventure, couples looking for romance or experienced travellers looking for something new.

Torquay’s Torre Abbey Sands

Torquay is famous for its world-class sailing with national and international races regularly competing in the stunning horseshoe shaped bay. Yachts and super yachts nod gently on the marina. The coastline is simply idyllic to explore from beautiful Torre Abbey Sands. Hire a padlleboard or e-bike from WeSUP based right on the beach.

Some of Devon’s Very Best Attractions

Torquay has some of Devon’s best year-round attractions including the spectacular underground caves at Kents Cavern, 800 year old Torre Abbey with its Agatha Christie-inspired Potent Plants Garden, Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones plus Open Top Sightseeing Buses and much more. Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust has a big programme of delightful events .

Boat and Ferry Trips

You can get afloat and enjoy the breath-taking waters of Tor Bay with regular passenger ferries to the harbourside towns of Paignton, Brixham and Dartmouth plus fishing and wildlife safari boat trips.

Sailing, Powerboating & Kayaking

The calm waters of Tor Bay are a wonderful place to learn to sail on dinghies, yachts and motorboats and there are a range of sea schools offering leisure sailing and RYA courses. The Disabled Sailing Association based in Torquay is a non-profit-making service run for the disabled by the disabled and gives you the chance to participate as fully as you are able in a seagoing sailing experience. Kayaking is also available locally.

Theatres and Shows

Torquay has a vibrant evening scene with a huge choice of glamorous shows, concerts, plays, musicals, ballets and comedies offering you top West End performances and the best of local am-dram. There are three theatres in Torquay including the Princess Theatre, which attracts the very best of the national touring shows plus The Little Theatre, homes of TOADS Theatre Company and historic Babbacombe Theatre with its wonderful musical variety shows and top visiting acts. In the summer months there’s a choice of open-air theatre performances at National Trust properties and at Cockington Country Park.

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay and there’s a famous International Agatha Christie Festival every year. You can also walk the Agatha Christie mile and discover some of the murder scenes described in her novels and see many of the places where the Queen of Crime visited as a local. You can also take the picturesque steam train to Kingswear and jump aboard a riverboat up the Dart to visit her magnificent riverside residence at Greenway (now National Trust).

Strolling & Walking

Enjoy long leisurely strolls along the historic pier and promenade and take in the relaxed atmosphere. Walkers will love Devon’s stunning South West Coast Path with its jaw dropping views. You can take the beautiful coastal footpath right around the bay to Paignton, Brixham and beyond; it’s renowned as one of Devon’s very finest waterside walks. The whole area is wonderfully dog friendly and your best friend will love it. Why not plan a fascinating walk along England’s Seafood Coast?

Shopping

There are some excellent shops and art galleries around Torquay’s attractive harbour area, plus the quintessentially Devon village of Cockington where you’ll find a vibrant, working craft centre set within the 18^th century manor house of Cockington Court with its beautiful country park and tea rooms.

History & Heritage

Torquay Museum has some really fascinating exhibits plus a permanent Agatha Christie Gallery. A must-visit is 800-year-old Torre Abbey on the seafront in Torquay with its galleries and gardens including a medieval children’s garden, tropical glasshouses and a full year-round events programme.

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Aztec Spa

Torquay

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous world of luxury treatments and products by spa specialists ELEMIS in the tranquil surroundings of the Aztec Spa at TLH Leisure Resort.
We offer a range of therapies and treatments from top spa professionals like…
English Riviera Wheel

Torquay

Soaring high over the beautiful harbor in the heart of the English Riviera at Torquay, the wheel is situated within the famous Pavilion Gardens, next to The Princess Theatre, enjoying amazing views of the town and harbour.
A birds eye view of the…
PGL Barton Hall Activity & Holiday Centre

Torquay

Barton Hall, set in 46 acres, of the English Riviera and with views reaching across Torbay. Devon's warm climate, the great activities on offer and Barton’s beautiful, outdoor heated pool have consistently made Barton Hall our most popular family…
The Imperial Torquay Spa

Torquay

Located in the Health & Leisure Club, a range of spa treatments by Decléor are available at The Imperial Torquay including facials, body massages and manicures.
Combining nature’s purest and most potent active ingredients, Decléor scientifically…

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Torbay Alpine Ski Club

Torquay

Torquay Alpine Ski Club is the place to learn to ski or snowboard in the English Riviera. Our ski slopes offer a convenient and inexpensive way to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding, or to improve skills and generally prepare to get the most…
The Foundry

Torquay

The Foundry is the Southwest’s most active night-club and multipurpose event space situated on the Torquay Harbourside. Located in the Scala building, The Foundry is set to become an event led, state of the art nightclub and multipurpose event space…
The Attic

TORQUAY

The Home of underground electronic music in Torbay, supporting local DJ’s and event promoters, backing some prestigious headliners, The Attic is a place for music enthusiasts and general party goers to let their hair down and enjoy some of The South…
Torquay

Torquay

Torquay has been one of the UK's top holiday destinations since Victorian Times when the gentry promenaded, bathing huts were wheeled down the beaches and anyone who was anyone had an attractive villa overlooking the sea.
Torquay Marina

Torquay

Torquay Marina is in the north-east corner of Torbay and sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds, so it’s a safe haven for boats in all weathers. With modern facilities and superb bluewater cruising, it's popular with yachtsmen from home…
Italian Gardens - Abbey Park

Torquay

Don’t miss the Italian Gardens, which form part of Abbey Park and Meadows. Here you’ll find a charming pond with fountain and water rock garden.
Torquay United Football Club

Torquay

Torquay United have represented the local community for over 120 years. Formed in 1899 by a group of school leavers, the club’s long history has included memorable cup runs, giant killings, promotions, and even the odd visit to Wembley Stadium!
Western Lady Ferry

Torquay Harbour, Torquay

WELCOME ABOARD! "Western Lady" have been operating a fine ferry service between Brixham & Torquay for over 65 years.
The 35 minute ferry ride across the Bay to Brixham and returning to Torquay is a stress-free delightful way to view Torbay from the…
Conferences at The Imperial Torquay

Torquay

With nine meeting rooms, ranging from small boardrooms to sumptuous Suites seating up to 350 delegates theatre-style, The Imperial Torquay provides the ultimate choice and flexibility for your meeting or event.
To contact our events team, please…

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Waves Leisure Pool

Torquay

No matter what the weather our pool offers great fun for all the family! With wave machine, flume, water activity centre, sloping access and heated to a lovely 30 degrees the pool is warm & welcoming!
Award Winning Beaches on the English Riviera

TORQUAY

Awards are based on quality of management, cleanliness, water quality and other criteria. The most prestigious being the Blue Flag Awards.
Other awards made to Torbay beaches include the Keep Britain Tidy Seaside Awards and the Good Beach Guide…
Agatha Christie Mile

Torquay

Drift back into the style and opulence of the Jazz Age as you retrace the steps of the world’s best-selling author along Torquay’s seafront.
Agatha Christie Literary Trail

Torquay

While you're in Christie Country, the Agatha Christie Literary Trail is an unmissable day out for murder mystery fans. Pick up a free leaflet and follow the Trail to discover the places that inspired the settings of some of her most popular works.
Attraction Accessibility on the English Riviera

Torquay

Visiting attractions on the English Riviera is now easier than ever with so many focusing on making access a priority so that a day out on the English Riviera is a day out to be enjoyed by all.
WeSUP

Vaughan Road, Torquay

WeSUP is the fresh new harbourside coffee lounge & paddle board centre in Torquay marina. Inspired by our love of people, scandinavian design and active outdoor lifestyles, we’re the place to nourish relationships and charge your energy.
We offer a…
The Real Crime Museum

TORQUAY

The Real Crime Museum is a fascinating attraction based on the harbour in Torquay. If you are interested in crime, you will love the exhibits they have on show. They include gangsters, bank robberies, forensics, police memorabilia, prison service…

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Torquay’s Torre Abbey Sands

Some of Devon’s Very Best Attractions

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Sailing, Powerboating & Kayaking

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