Location: Torquay
Top Things to do in Torquay
What to do and see in Torquay, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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. Rock Solid Coasteering
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5.0 based on 502 reviews
Rock Solid Coasteering will kit you up and give you the confidence to do things you thought would be impossible. The places you go will blow your mind - dramatic cliffs, spooky sea caves, prehistoric woods. Check out the online gallery. Coasteering this location is not to be missed!
2. K & H Cockington Carriages
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Horse and carriage rides around the beautiful historic settings of Cockington.
3. Torre Abbey Leisure Park
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5.0 based on 204 reviews
Set in a beautiful location on Torquay seafront we have an excellently maintained 9 hole par 3 golf course available to all ages and standards from top players to absolute beginners. There is also an outdoor bowls green available to the public as well as ten all weather tennis courts. All equipment is available and we are open all year round from 9am-dusk.
Reviewed By MarkMahoney - Aldershot, United Kingdom
Beautiful area with lots to see and do. Lovely gardens with water features. Also a few kiosks for food and drinks and activities like bowls and golf.
4. Little Theatre
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
TOADS Theatre Company - Torbay's premier drama venue! Welcome to TOADS Theatre Company in Torquay. Winner of the South Devon Drama Federation awards for: Best Supporting Actor 2014 for "Double Cut" Best Supporting Actress 2013 for "Time Was" Best Production 2012 and Best Actor 2012 for "Death of a Salesman" The Little Theatre promises to be a great night out with something to entertain everyone, from well-known classics, thrillers and comedies to ground-breaking works which offer challenges to audiences and performers alike. Have we got you interested? Then drop in and visit us! We look forward to seeing you.
Reviewed By margaretpW9040CG
This is a lovely little theatre mainly amateurs but don’t let that put you off, they are very professional. The theatre is an old disused church, very well done, lots of atmosphere, all the seats are excellent, you can ring the box office or order on line and on the evening if the performance your tickets will await you at the box office, of course you can book on the night as well. There is a bar and a separate tea/coffee shop, offering most things. The productions are wide and varied I feel there is something for everyone, and the tickets are very reasonable. There is also a large car park in the unlikely event if it being full there is plenty of street parking. We love coming here and to the Palace in Paignton as they are more intimate and both extremely good. If you have not visited then you are really missing out this is a good evenings entertainment the also do Saturday matinees. Excellent
5. Torre Abbey
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4.5 based on 801 reviews
Welcoming visitors for over 800 years . . . Torre Abbey is Torbay's most historic building, a scheduled ancient monument dating back to 1196 and set within 18 acres of garden and parkland. It’s also a multi-award-winning visitor attraction housing an impressive art collection boasting over 600 incredible works of art from the 18th century to the present day. Meanwhile, our 800 Years Gallery uses state-of-the-art technology to tell the abbey’s fascinating story through videos, talking portraits and interactive displays. This Torbay Council-owned museum and gardens is also a centre for creativity and culture, offering events and workshops as well as hosting world-class exhibitions alongside creative work from the cream of local talent. We also pride ourselves on being family friendly with a range of activities available for youngsters, both inside the historic buildings and outside in our gardens. Visit our website for the latest information about our COVID19 safety measures.
Reviewed By ystrdy - Torquay, United Kingdom
Look out for the lesser spotted head gardener and her sidekick who will be more than happy to help you with info regarding the huge range of rare and beautiful plants in the walled garden. Definitely worth a visit- especially the fantastic Palm house with its 400 varieties of weird and wonderful plants!! Enjoy!!
6. Babbacombe Cliff Railway
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4.5 based on 457 reviews
Built in 1926 this fabulous, funicular railway has transported hundreds of thousands of people up and down the cliffs from Babbacombe to Oddicombe. Popular with holidaymakers and locals a trip to the English Riviera is not complete without a visit to this lovely railway. Down on Oddicombe Beach there is a gorgeous, hidden away beach with seasonal watersports and a great bar/bistro/café. Perfect family beach.
7. Agatha Christie Mile
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
Discover more about this popular and intriguing writer by following this one-mile trail that leads to places she knew and loved: along the busy harbor and stretching along the palm-lined seafront and promenades.
Reviewed By BrynH761 - Clevedon, United Kingdom
A wonderful tour, Graham was very knowledgeable and interesting. I cannot recommend thus walk highly enough.
8. Cary (Torquay) Gardens
9. Kents Cavern
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4.5 based on 3,180 reviews
Kents Cavern, a UNESCO site, is Britain's Oldest known prehistoric home. You are led by a guide through a labyrinth of undergound natural passages used by humankind for thousands of years. Neanderthals and the very first Britons occupied the caves. Here Victorian explorers combined geological time and fossil remains to reveal the antiquity of humanity. Open daily for guided tours. See natural caverns, amazing formations, remains of mammoth, woolly rhino, sabre-toothed cats. These is an Ice Age woodland trail quest, shop and restaurant with views over the Ilsham Valley. Located in Torquay, birth place of Agatha Christie, the caves are part of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark, 1.5kms from Torquay Harbour, close to the South West Coast Path. The caves inspired writers like Agatha Christie, Beatrix Potter and more recently folk-horror writer Adam Nevill. Perfect on any day all year. Pre-booking online essential to visit this UNESCO geological and cultural heritage site.
Reviewed By karene247 - Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom
We enjoyed a fabulous family morning at Kents Cavern. Cave tour was well lit and informative, Stoneage school was interactive and lots of fun, the woodland trail had tasks to complete such as building a den and the seasonal outdoor activities included making a sabre tooth necklace for £1. The kids had a great time and my son went on to complete a KS2 report for his teacher with top marks! Thank you ???????? Top Tip: there was a children’s play park and picturesque beach across the road with parking.
10. Babbacombe Model Village
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4.5 based on 4,058 reviews
Babbacombe Model Village is Torquay's most popular and visited attraction. Representing British life and culture over the last five decades all in miniature. Animated scenes, along with touches of very English humour bring it all to life. Taking you on a fun, informative and nostalgic trip through the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s to present day, it has appeal for all ages. Famous for its lovely setting in 4 acres of award-winning gardens that are a delight to experience all year round. See website for opening times
Reviewed By M7385KMmichellep
What a gem just love it,displays were great love the humor in some of the display moving trains, fire from the dragon fish in water Gardens beautiful & dog friendly great place for all the family
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