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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.

Stylish New Hotels, Restaurants and Bars

Torquay’s increasing popularity has seen a series of elegant and stylish new hotels, restaurants and bars being developed like the iconic Abbey Sands complex overlooking the town’s long sandy beach. Torquay now has one of the most beautiful seafronts in Devon. This is England’s Seafood Coast with delicious fresh fish coming in daily from nearby Brixham.

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. Ski West Watersports, located behind the Princess Theatre, offers waterskiing, wakeboarding, ringo rides, speedboat trips and hourly boat charter. Pedalo hire is also available from the beach.

Some of Devon’s Very Best Attractions

Torquay has some of Devon’s best year-round attractions including Living Coasts Marine Zoo & Aquarium, 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? Click here for some great ideas and a full itinerary.

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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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.
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!
Living Coasts Torquay

Torquay

Living Coasts, Torquay's award-winning coastal zoo and aquarium, is an all-weather attraction, located on Torquay seafront in South Devon and is open every day (except Christmas Day). Living Coasts is home to a magnificent array of marine life from...

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The Cimon - South West Walk & National Trust/ English Heritage

TORQUAY

South West Walk - The South West Coast Path is perhaps the UK’s ultimate challenge for the long-distance hiker. At 630 miles, it is the UK’s longest National Trail. It runs from Minehead in Somerset along the north coast to Penzance in Cornwall, and...

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English Riviera Sightseeing Tours

Station Road, Torquay

Explore the English Riviera on the open-top bus sight seeing tour! It's the perfect way to relax and leave the driving to the local experts while you enjoy a trip around the bay.
Jungle Journey Adventure Golf

Torquay

18 Hole Jungle themed adventure golf course. Wind your way through the jungle using your golf skill as you encounter tigers, gorillas, chimps and snakes among many other jungle creatures.

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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...
Torquay's Dinosaur World

Torquay

Torquay's Dinosaur World is a fun interactive indoor exhibition of dinosaurs and fossils! Whether you are little dinosaur fans, or even big ones, there's something for everyone to get their teeth into! See the world of dinosaurs brought to life.

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Torre Abbey

Torquay

Explore 800 years of history beautifully presented heritage rooms, galleries, art exhibitions, interactive displays, talking portraits and videos which bring our colourful history and art to life. With a wealth of exotic and exciting plants, the...

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Torquay Museum

Torquay

Travel back through 400 million years of time at Torquay Museum – a hands-on family-friendly visitor attraction, with lots to see and do for children and adults alike.

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Kents Cavern Torquay

Torquay

Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top prehistoric Stone Age caves with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. This iconic heritage attraction has many quality tourism awards and is a gateway site to...

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Meadfoot Beach

Torquay

A mile from Torquay harbour and in a stunning location at the bottom of a row of imposing cliffs. Grab a deckchair and enjoy the sound of the sea lapping against the shore, or wander along the promenade lined with a colourful row of beach chalets.
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...
The Seafood Coast - 7 Day South West Coast Path Trail

The English Riviera

Ideas for an amazing 1 to 7 day active holiday in the English Riviera in South Devon. Explore a UNESCO Geopark, experience water-bound adventures, do breath-taking walks, soak up sublime seaviews and gorge on England's finest, freshest seafood.
Princess Theatre Torquay

Torquay

The Princess Theatre is located on Torquay’s stunning seafront with exquisite views showing off Torbay’s scenic beauty.

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Torre Abbey Sands Torquay

Torquay

This delectable beach is part of the English Riviera and it lives up to its name with its stunning sands, views and sunshine. This is the main beach for Torquay, being popular with holidaymakers from the surrounding hotels, day visitors and locals.
The Little Theatre Torquay

Torquay

The Little Theatre promises to be a great night out with something to entertain everyone, from well-known classics, thrillers & comedies to ground-breaking works which offer challenges to audiences & performers alike.
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...
South West Coast Path

The English Riviera has 22 miles of coastline, all of which can be discovered on the South West Coast Path, which runs along South Devon's beautiful bay between Maidencombe in the north and Sharkham Point in the south.
Torquay United AFC Ltd

Torquay

Torquay United is the English Riviera's popular football league team. The Gulls play regularly at their home ground in Plainmoor, Torquay.

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Stylish New Hotels, Restaurants and Bars

Torquay’s Torre Abbey Sands

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Boat and Ferry Trips

Sailing, Powerboating & Kayaking

Theatres and Shows

Agatha Christie

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