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Pro
Great in the summer, good cafes
Con
Too far from the more lively areas of England
In a nutshell
Nice for a holiday if you don't scratch the surface!
EasyMalc Says: Most first time visitors to Torquay will probably want to head straight for the harbour because it’s Torquay’s focal point.There are actually 2 harbours - the Outer and Inner.The Outer Harbour is protected by 2 piers - the Princess and the Haldon but it’s the Inner Harbour...
EasyMalc Says: These days you can visit outstanding museums in this country with their exceptional collections for nothing :-Free, buckshee, zilch. So why would anyone want to pay a fiver to visit a small provincial museum like Torquay?The problem is, of course, that small local museums...
An EX-Attraction - The HiFlyer Balloon
johngayton Says: When I came to write this up I discovered that the balloon was ripped to pieces by high winds in January 2012 and hasn't been replaced. It then transpired that the operators, Lindstrand Technologies, had been in a rent dispute with the Torbay Council and hadn't paid any rent...
One Of Torquay's Newer Buildings - Riviera Centre
johngayton Says: Whilst the Torquay Town Council weren't spending money on the upkeep of the characterful and historically important Torre Abbey they did manage to find funding for this concrete monstrosity - about 15 million pounds. Completed in 1987 this is a purpose-designed conference,...
Torquay's Oldest Building - Torre Abbey
johngayton Says: Torre Abbey was founded in 1196 by a group of six Premonstratensian Canons from Wellbeck Abbey in Nottinghamshire. The order had been gifted the land by Lord William Brewer, who at the time was High Sherriff of Devon and an important advisor to the succession of contemporary...
1 Review and 144 Opinions This is one of the best I've found in the UK. We stayed in the Suite and it was a real spoil. The...
1 Review and 285 Opinions I've stayed here twice now, on both occasions for a November visit, and on both occasions have...
The Harvester: Family Friendly
cleocat Says: Torquay's Harvester has a great view of the bay. I'm sure during summer the roof terrace will be excellent for a drink. Harvester is much like South Africa's Spur restaurants with hamburgers, steak, salad and chips/ fries.A good meal, nothing outstanding but nice. Very...
Simla Spice: Currying Flavour!!
johngayton Says: You always know whether the food at an Indian restaurant is going to be that bit above the norm when the puppadoms arrive. If these come accompanied by a selection of unusual dips as well as the normal mango chutney, lime pickle, raita combo then a little bit of thought and...
Hole in the Wall: For A Lively Pub Night Out
johngayton Says: As expected from its claim to be "Torquay's Oldest Pub" this is a characterful building with its nautically-themed L-shaped bar area and separate dining room. As befits its "Oldest" status there's plenty of exposed beams, wood-panelling, open brickwork and flagstone floors...
Azure @ Living Coast: Amzing views!
richardiv Says: Atop the Living Coast attraction (worth a visit if you like to see penguins) is a fantastic terrace where you can have a drink and look over the harbour, out to sea, or watch the sunset. Absolutely exquisite. casual
johngayton Says: Although Torquay is easily walkable, everything being pretty much on the level, a fun alternative is this little land train. This runs year round following a route between the Derwent Hotel on Belgrave Road through the town centre down to Living Coasts at the harbour, then...
johngayton Says: Torquay is on the branch railway line, known as the Riviera Line, between Newton Abbot and Paignton and has two stations. The original station, now called Torre, was opened in 1848 by the South Devon Railway company and linked to Brunel's Great Western Line at Newton. This...
johngayton Says: As with most of Devon Torbay is very well covered by local bus services. Both the National companies, First and Stagecoach, compete for routes and a couple of smaller local companies complement the big two.The Torbay Council website below has a set of excellent, up-to-date,...
General Tip: Shopping In Torquay
johngayton Says: Another example of Torquay’s capriciousness is the range of shops here. There are some very upmarket stores such as Hoopers, overlooking the harbour, which offers serious designer goods at appropriately serious prices whilst just round the corner the budget chains such as...
johngayton Says: Whilst other resorts have their "Pleasure Piers" here in Torquay the Princess Pier was designed as a purely functional groyne as part of the harbour defences when it was erected in 1890. In 1894 a wooden deck was added along with a few benches and at some later date a sort...
The English Riviera Visitor Centre
johngayton Says: Not long after the Second World War the four towns around the bay, Babbacombe, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham teamed up to market the area as a whole as the "English Riviera" which in a lot of ways it is. There's some fine architecture, classy hotels, the seafront with its...
johngayton Says: I suppose the "Amusement Arcade" became a feature of English seaside resorts simply because the summer weather can often be so miserable and crafty entrepenurial types realised that if you provide a big space with a roof then people will gravitate towards it. Then if you put...
visit an Olde Worlde living village
kerouacsdog Says: Cockington village is just off the coast road between Torquay and Paignton. It has many old thatched cottages, 460 acres of green/woodland, and an old church. There are tearooms, and a lovely old pub.
Cockington - Only "Off The Beaten Path" In Winter!
johngayton Says: If you wander into the "English Riviera Visitor Information" centre (as the Tourist Office is known here) you'll find a leaflet proclaiming that Cockington is "The Prettiest Village In England!" Well that's one for you to decide for yourself but it certainly is pretty and...
DUNK67 Says: The Ten Pin Bowling alley in Torquay is quite big and also has a large bar, pool tables and fruit machines, downstairs there is also a lazer quest centre.Prices Time of Visit Adults Juniors(under 16) price per game Monday - Friday £2.65 £2.20 10.00am - 6.00pm All Other...
johngayton Says: During World War II, as part of the Operation Overlord plan to retake Europe from Nazi Germany, a total of 68 sets of concrete slipways were built at various English south coast towns between Falmouth and Felixstowe. These were known as "Hards" and were built to facilitate...
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Torquay is one of my favourite places in Devon,you won't be disappointed when you visit here,its a great base for visiting most of Devon,Its set in the heart of the English Riviera,the largest town in...
The South Devon seaside town of Torquay is a place that totally defies categorisation, it doesn't fit easily into any of the ready-labelled boxes that come immediately to mind. Yes it's a seaside...
Torquay is the largest town in the famed "English Riviera" which also has the collective name of Torbay. The title includes the towns of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and the villages of Cockington,......
The gardens next to Torre Abbey Meadow look nice throughout the year - even in the winter the weather can be bright and sunny, although it is brisk and a bit chilly! Well I've made a start and...
In 2003 I went on a language travel with one of my friends. The trip started in Paris, France where we went to Disneyland and did some sightseeing (I will tell more about that in the Paris page). We...
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