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Babbacombe Downs is one of the most picturesque areas in Torquay, with stunning views right across to the Jurassic coast as far as Portland Bill. This delightful green space received the prestigious Green Flag Award, an international sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.

With a promenade of bars, cafes, hotels and restaurants, there’s plenty to keep you entertained. Look out for live music, karaoke, pub quizzes and comedians. Babbacombe Theatre has been entertaining the crowds since the 1930’s, with a young Bruce Forsyth cutting his teeth here.

Take a ride down on the Babbacombe Cliff Railway to Oddicombe Beach and the funky Three Degrees West Bar and Bistro, where there’s often live entertainment and other events. Or wander down the hill to stunning Cary Arms, which also hosts regular entertainment and themed dining evenings.

The Victorian shopping precinct at St. Marychurch is a lovely area to visit, with a village feel and a slower pace than the rest of Torquay. There’s some great independent shops to explore, while make sure you take a trip down memory lane with a visit to Bygones, a unique attraction packed with nostalgic treats. St. Marychurch also has some great bars including The Snooty Fox and the wonderfully quirky Crown and Sceptre Inn, which features chamber pots on the ceiling.

The Model Village

This miniature world isn’t only a fantastically eccentric visitor attraction portraying English life and culture over the past six decades, the team also host some great events. Highlights include everything from Easter Egg Hunts to their spooky Halloween Evenings of Mini Horrors. Look out for the evening illuminations over the summer months, as well as Christmas when you can enjoy snow scenes, mini pantos, Christmas lights and even Alpine Skiing for the youngsters!

Oddicombe Beach

This fantastic beach at the bottom of the cliff railway is a really buzzing place, with stunning views to match. Three Degrees West host various live music events and parties, as well as the annual “Last team Standing” when teams build huge sandcastle islands to stand on as the tide comes in! Look out for the annual Oddicombe Dog Day every October, with various fun games and competitions for your four-legged friends.

Babbacombe Theatre

The theatre started life as a bandstand back in the 1930’s and over the years has grown into one of the most respected seaside variety venues in the UK. Babbacombe Theatre boasts the longest running summer season in the country (lasting nine months), as well as a popular Christmas variety shows and top touring productions. Over recent years it has also had audiences rolling in the aisles with some of the best stand-up comedians in the country

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Cary Arms - The Agatha Christie Experience/Curated Stay

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The Cary Arms, Beach Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LX

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01803 327110

enquiries@caryarms.co.uk

Torquay

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The Agatha Christie Experience
A coastal escape inspired by the Queen of Crime
Step into the pages of history and mystery with a two-night literary escape on the English Riviera.
Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie — from the elegant…

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12 Dec 2025Open 18:50 - 22:00
Christmas Baroque

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St Mary the Virgin, Fore Street/Church Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QY

Telephone
07886 201643

info@ambrosianmusic.com

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Price £5.00 to £20.00 Per Ticket

St. Marychurch, Torquay

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12 Dec 2025Open 18:50 - 22:00

A baroque extravaganza featuring Handel, Torelli, Corelli, Bach's Messiah Overture and the ever popular Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Mulled wine and mince pies for festive ambience within a thousand years of heritage at St Mary's.

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22 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

Phantoms of the Popera - Torquay

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Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803 328385

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Price £31.50 Per Ticket

Torquay

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22 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that…

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31 July 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

The Searchers & Hollies Experience

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Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803328385

info@babbacombe-theatre.com

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Price £25.00 Per Ticket

Torquay

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31 July 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

The Searchers & Hollies Experience - The Best Of Both Worlds
Experience the unforgettable sound of two of the greatest harmony bands of all time in one sensational tribute show.
Now in its eleventh year, this show celebrates every top ten hit from…

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5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Whitney The Candlelight Concert

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Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803328385

info@babbacombe-theatre.com

Torquay

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5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Prepare for an electrifying night as Xperience Live presents - Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - bringing you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston in a tribute like no other! This breathtaking show will feature a world-class live band with…

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7 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy

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Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803 328385

monika@matpro-show.biz

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Price £30.00 Per Ticket

Torquay

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7 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock 'n' roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who…

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17 Apr 2026to18 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Katie Hopkins

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Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803328385

info@babbacombe-theatre.com

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Price £30.00 Per Ticket

Torquay

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17 Apr 2026to18 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Katie's All new stand-up UK Tour 2026 is coming with this early-bird offer!
Are you ready to escape the madness here in Britain?
What the public say about Katie's shows:
"I haven't laughed like that in years" Sue, Glasgow
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Comedy

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12 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

Jim Davidson – Jim's Christmas Cracker

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Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803 328385

info@babbacombe-theatre.com

Price
Price £27.50 Per Ticket

Torquay

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12 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

Grab your baubles and stuff your stockings because Jim Davidson OBE is back and naughtier than ever! Despite the best efforts of the "woke" snowflakes trying to cancel this comedic legend, Jim continues to jingle all the way to sold-out shows year…

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5 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Ceri Dupree – Frock With Laughter

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Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803328385

info@babbacombe-theatre.com

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Price £20.00 to £22.00 Per Ticket

Torquay

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5 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

Ceri Dupree, one of the UK's accomplished female impersonators, is bringing his brand-new show, Frocks with Laughter, to the stage in 2026!
This isn't just a drag show; it's a hilarious blend of stand-up comedy and brilliant impersonation.
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