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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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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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Torbay Council Car Parking Permit

Coming on holiday and want to save money on Car Parking, you can purchase a Torbay Council 7 day or 3 day car park permit. This avoids spending your time not having to worry about finding change or having to rush back to your car.
The permits are…
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…
Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Torquay

The Club hosts many prestigious sailing championships including inter alia, the One Ton Cup and the Dragon World Championship Torbay Regattand has managed to achieve a justified reputation (which it retains) as a leader in race management.
Jet Set Go! Jet Ski Safari.

Torquay

Jet Set Go! Ski Safaris
Based in the heart of the fabulous English Riviera, Jet Set Go! offers a unique way of exploring this stunning section of Devon coastline. Starting from MDL Marina Torquay, we offer a 2 hour safari session during which we…
Red House Mysteries

Torquay

Red House Mysteries are Devon's foremost interactive game and escape room company. Our games and rooms are immersive, narrative driven stories, in which you not only have to find the clues and solve the puzzles to escape within an hour, but also…
Golden Palms Amusement Arcade

Torquay

The Golden Palms Family Entertainment Centre, Torquay is the families favourite venue for rainy day fun!
If you are on holiday with the kids and can’t head to the beach because of the weather, why not come down and have some rainy day fun with us.…
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.
Local Guides

Torquay

Are you bringing a group to the English Riviera to experience all it has to offer? Or are you an independent traveller looking to get to the heart of the resort? You'll find your trip all the more memorable with a tour from one of our local guides.
Torquay Land Train

Torquay

The Torquay Land Train is a fun way to get around Torquay for all ages! Further information can be found on www.torquaylandtrain.co.uk.
Global Geopark - Torquay

Torquay

In 2007 the English Riviera was designated a Global Geopark and is one of just 7 sites in the UK and Ireland to hold this special status.
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 Global Geopark, experience water-bound adventures, do breath-taking walks, soak up sublime seaviews and gorge on England's finest, freshest…
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.
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. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.

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English Riviera Walking Tours

Join us for memorable walks around The English Riviera
We’ll convey stories and fascinating facts about the people and events which have shaped its history
We go out every day, in virtually all weathers and offer walks which vary in time from 1 ½…
Prestige Cocktail Club Torquay

Torquay

Award Winning and exclusive cocktail bar and nightclub, situated on Torwood street just a few minutes from Torquay Harbourside.
Blue Plaque Heritage Trail

Wherever you go on the English Riviera, you’ll find plaques that recognise some of the greatest figures in British history.
Creative Torbay

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CreativeTorbay.com is the hub for arts, events, and entertainment on the English Riviera.
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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Stylish New Hotels, Restaurants and Bars

Torquay’s Torre Abbey Sands

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Sailing, Powerboating & Kayaking

Theatres and Shows

Agatha Christie

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