Location: Torquay
Top Things to do in Torquay
What to do and see in Torquay, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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.
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1. Torbay NCI Watch Tower
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
2. English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In September 2007 the English Riviera received international recognition for its rich geological, historical and cultural heritage, becaming one of just 57 areas around the world to endorsed by UNESCO and welcomed into both the European and Global Geopark Networks. Since then the Global Geopark Network has grown and as of July 2020 there are now 161 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 44 countries. Situated within the stunning, rolling hills of South Devon, Torbay's geology has created the beautiful coastline of today, which fundamentally links the rich diversity of landscape with wildlife, people and culture.
3. 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!!
4. Riviera Life Church
5. 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.
6. Babbacombe
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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. Babbacombe & Oddicombe - South West Coast Path
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4.5 based on 357 reviews
Reviewed By Richard186259 - Torquay, United Kingdom
A nice stroll. Stunning views across the bay with stunning sun sets and sun rises. With bonus of a good choice of pubs and restaurants.
8. South West Coast Path Walk- Meadfoot & London Bridge
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
A 4 mile walk on the South West Coast Path based on Torquay harbour, with splendid views out across Tor Bay. The harbour was used by the British Navy as an anchorage during the Napoleonic Wars, and as a result it became a fashionable resort, popular with naval officers. Tropical plants flourish in the numerous parks and many of the gardens attached to the elegant Victorian villas and hotels.
Reviewed By 401deang - Wendover, United Kingdom
The SW Coast path walk around Meadfoot to is stunning, and is a little bit of the countryside almost in Torquay.
9. Thatcher Rock
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Spirit67 - Torquay, United Kingdom
It’s says it’s a rock, that’s what it is. Photogenic. Why do people expect? Fraggles? Interesting shapes from different angles if you walk the coast path
10. Cockington
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By sammymatmat - West End, United Kingdom
My husband and I spent a lovely afternoon in Cockington. The visitor centre is very informative and we learnt a lot about this beautiful village and the ice cream at the parlour is delicious. Would defiantly recommend a visit.
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