Location: Torquay
Top Things to do in Torquay
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Torquay, England
Mild ocean breezes, sandy beaches and swaying Torbay Palms give the small English town of Torquay a distinctively Mediterranean feel. More than just a beach spot, Torquay boasts an enormous coastal aviary and the famous Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves. Agatha Christie spent most of her life here, and the city is now home to multiple film companies. With such a rich literary history, Torquay may be the perfect place to finish writing that novel or screenplay, or just to relax with a good mystery.
Restaurants in Torquay
1. Harbour Amusements
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By kazzy88 - Milford on Sea, United Kingdom
The only arcade I will visit whilst I’m in Devon. Lovely friendly staff and it’s dog friendly ???? what more could you ask
2. Wine@7
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
3. Cary (Torquay) Gardens
4. Cockington Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,583 reviews
Cockington Country Park surrounds the picture postcard Cockington Village which lies just off the seafront near Torquay. The Country Park is free to walk around and features beautiful formal gardens, lakes and woodlands which can be enjoyed via a network of paths. Cockington Court and Cafe are nearby, along with a collection of craft studios where you can browse the creations of local artists and crafts people. The Cockington Country Park is cared for by local charity the Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust, who's volunteers operate a Visitor Centre in the village. Car parking is chargeable, although Trust members can park for free in the Trust's car park. Visit our website for more details. The park is open from dawn until dusk.
Reviewed By S5224RAdaveg - English Riviera, United Kingdom
It's always a bit of a surprise going into Cockington straight from Torquay! From hustle and bustle to tranquility. Give yourself a good about of time to look around the park with its lakes and arboretum, its little hidden nooks and crannies, cottages and hideaway. And take time to see the court with its history, displays, gallery and Seven Dials Cafe (associated with Agatha Christy) The church next to the court, which still has its services and weddings etc, shouldn't be missed. Its celebrating it's 950 anniversary 2020 with many events to look out for (don't miss the Hymns and Pimms) Cockington park also boasts a whole hive of arts and crafts nestled in the old stables and new Seachange Centre; from chocolate to glass blowing, blacksmith to mosaic artists, cakes to bouquets. Have fun!
5. Riviera Life Church
6. Babbacombe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,356 reviews
Reviewed By 713ireneb - Doncaster, United Kingdom
Beautiful place ,breathtaking views don’t get all the way down to babbacombe beach on foot , Coming up not for the faint hearted , enjoy the view from Babbacombe downs or use the cliff rail to get down on the prettier Oddicombe combe beach Not much parking in front of the hotels on a busy day , plenty of space to park at the babbacombe model village car park and a 3 minutes walk and you are at babbacombe downs Plenty of water sports at Oddicombe beach Lovely time with the family , nice cafe and a shower at last on a beach in Devon !
7. The Cider Press
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By JamieH960 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Very friendly pub with a mix of locals and tourists. If you love classic rock, the playlist will be right up your street. Decent selection of beers and ciders.
8. Torquay Harbour (Inner Dock)
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4.5 based on 631 reviews
Reviewed By LoveTorquayUK - Torquay, United Kingdom
I have spent many a day wandering ever so aimlessly in such a chilled out and enchanting environment watching the Sun both rise and setting over the enigmatic Torquay harbour sheer Bliss
9. Meadfoot Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 478 reviews
Small stretch of shingle beach overlooking Torbay. Great for rock pooling. Good public toilets (open in Summer). Great friendly cafe. Access to cliff top walks. Back drop of the Osborne , a crescent georgian hotel. Parking available for beach on road and in small carpark.
Reviewed By Jimjop
Meadfoot is a great place to sit and enjoy a coffee at the beach cafe (which is great) and watch the sea and the waves . We always call while walking to Torquay over the cliff path en route from Babbacombe and Wellswood. Love it.
10. Torre Abbey Sands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 70ish - Worcester, United Kingdom
I walked to this lovely sandy beach from the harbour it is spotlessly clean and when I visited there was a man with a rake producing a fine piece of art. I walked up on to the walkway over the road for a better view of this
