Seasonal Events

VALENTINE’S DAY

Breathtaking sea views and delicious award winning local food and drink are just two of the magic ingredients for a romantic break away with a loved one. Take a walk hand in hand along Torquay’s seafront promenade or book tickets to the theatre for a special date.

EASTER HOLIDAY EGG-STRAVANGANZAS

Our mild micro-climate means spring comes earlier to Torbay than other parts of the country. Admire the camellias and spring bulbs at the National Trust’s Greenway House or Coleton Fishacre during a guided tour of the garden. If you’re visiting in the Easter holidays you’ll find Easter egg hunts at these houses as well as at many of our other attractions, like Kents Cavern and Babbacombe Model Village. Or take the kids for an egg hunt with a bit of a difference at Paignton Zoo and discover it’s not just birds who lay eggs.

MAY HALF-TERM HOLIDAYS IN TORBAY

By May half-term, the sea is starting to warm up and the soft sand of the beaches are transformed every tide with little castles decorated with shells. Bring the family for a half-term holiday in Torbay and take advantage of the early sunshine on the beach without the crowds. May is also when our events calendar starts to really hot up too. Head to Brixham for the Pirate Festival over the first bank holiday weekend. 

SPOOKY GOINGS ON FOR HALLOWEEN AND OCTOBER HALF-TERM

The Ghost Tour at Kents Cavern, Torquay will give you a fright at any time of year. Book it for Halloween for even more of a scare, or keep things less creepy by taking part in the other Halloween trails, crafts and activities on offer. There’s more spooky family fun at local attractions like Occombe Farm and Cockington Court. And whilst the summer may be over, the glorious reds and oranges of the leaves in autumn make October half-term the perfect time to pull on your wellies for a walk through the country park.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Christmas is a magical time on the English Riviera. From the illuminated ‘Three Ships’ overlooking Brixham’s harbour to the feast of shopping and foodie delights across Torbay, you can celebrate the season. Head to Babbacombe Model Village to see the miniature world transformed under a blanket of frost and snow. Book tickets for the pantomime at the Princess Theatre in Torquay for famous faces, glittering sets and family fun. Or hop aboard the Dartmouth Steam Railway in Paignton to for a fantastical train ride to meet Father Christmas that you’ll remember forever.

Whatever time of year you’re planning to visit, search our site for all the information on what’s on and where.