Attractions in the Area

Torquay is the largest of the three resorts which form Torbay, known as the English Riviera. With its sunshine, sub tropical palm trees, plants and flowers it is the ideal holiday destination either during the summer months or with the benefit of its mild climate, early or late holidays in the year.

The amenities make Torquay one of the most successful resorts in Britain. We now have the added attraction of the Leisure Centre with the latest in water fun. There are many places of interest to visit nearby, whether you are single, a couple, or a family, you won't run out of things to do.

Walking - Miles of walks including the South West Coastal Path, Dartmoor and river walks. Swimming and beaches - Many nearby, Torquay and Paignton have many of the best beaches in the West Country.

Fishing and Sailing
Plenty of opportunities, both sea and freshwater in nearby Stoke Gabriel, Totnes and up river in the Dart on Dartmoor.

Exploring
Try wandering around Torquay harboursides, the shops of Torquay's Fleet Walk shopping precinct, the Pavilion and much much more.

Going further afield, you can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, visit places of interest such as Widdecombe in the Moor.

Torbay and its environs also offers a rich diversity of places to eat out, theme bars and Nightclubs to suit all tastes.

Further afield
Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away.
Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle. The beauty of Dartington Hall with it's glorious gardens and world famous arts and music activities makes this an essential place to visit.

Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be reached easily.

Paignton Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river and sea cruises and steam train trips nearby.

Torquay has Kents Cavern and a large model village among other attractions and there is a go-kart track on the way to the delightful fishing port of Brixham.

  • Paignton Zoo (famous zoo as seen on BBC1's 'The Zookeepers')
  • Quaywest waterpark - Go wild and splash with fun on the twisting slides
  • Paignton Steam Railway - Board the train and travel along seven miles of spectacular Torbay Coast
  • Sports - scuba diving, bowls, horse riding, tennis, golf, fishing, go-karting
  • Kent's Cavern
  • Cockington - a picturesque Thatched village
  • Riviera centre
  • Oldway Mansion
  • Bygones
  • Torre Abbey
  • Woodlands Leisure Park
  • Babbacombe model village
  • Living Coasts
  • Multiplex cinema
  • AND SO MUCH MORE

Places and websites of Local Interest
Some of the numerous attractions to be found locally are as follows:

  • The hotel is situated near to the local football stadium.
  • Wander back in time & take in the Bygones experience.With over 20 shops & period rooms, sounds & smells to transport you back to a bygone age. This attraction is 3 floors of pure nostalgia, including the experience of walking through a WW1 trench.
    www.bygones.co.uk
  • Visit the beautifully landscaped Model village comprising of over 400 buildings, located at Babbacombe. This attraction really comes to life when illuminated at night.
    www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk
  • Paignton Zoo is a new breed of zoo and has been extensively featured on TV. The grounds span an area of 100 acres divided into 5 habitat regions.
    www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
  • Why not visit Devon's unique Prehistoric site which was awarded the prestigious cave of the year award for the millennium. This is rated as an important archaeological find that provides highly commended adventurous tours.
    www.kents-cavern.co.uk
  • One of Devon's greatest buildings is Torre abbey, which comprises of historic rooms & a stunning art collection. The Agatha Christie collection is also housed there and there is a palm house & mature gardens.
    www.devonlife.co.uk
  • Billed as the 'best little zoo in the west' the Shaldon wildlife trust is located in a beautiful woodland setting & specialises in many rare & endangered species. Expect to see monkeys, meerkats, owls & talking parrots.
  • Enjoy the wettest & wildest fun at Quaywest the UK's only outdoor water park. Thrilling water slides & pools, go-karts, amusement rides, beach sports, bumper boats, crazy golf & more...
    www.quaywest.co.uk
  • Why not visit one of the many beaches around the area at Torquay, Babbacombe, Goodrington Sands or Blackpool Sands?

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