Torquay
Arguably the most popular and visited of the three Torbay
towns that describe themselves as the “English Riviera”.
Torquay has some good beaches to enjoy and also offers the
standard English seaside experience of tea rooms and sea-side amusement arcades.
A holiday in Torquay should include a visit to the
colourful harbour area, littered with nice restaurants, pubs and other
convenience eateries. It can get quite lively at night time.
What To Do In Torquay:
Babbacombe Beach has a nice harbour and seaside area
and is covered by steep hills which offer excellent views of the coast, both by
night and day.
Babbacombe Model Village is a charming miniature
village containing thousands of buildings. A great attraction for kids.
Kents Cavern is an ancient geological structure and
there have been some highly significant prehistoric finds here (some as old as
700,000 years old).
Living Coasts – a wonderful wildlife attraction
where visitors can come and see penguins, seals, puffins, ducks and countless
other marine life in a natural surrounding.
Torquay Museum – first opened in 1845, Torquay
Museum is worth a visit to discover a wide range of facts about the town. There
are exhibitions about everything from history and archaeology to pottery.
Compton Castle – About 5 miles west of Torquay
lies Compton Castle which was built in stages from the 14th to 16th centuries. The castle itself is a notable attraction but the surrounding grounds
are also very popular with tourists because of the feast of lush flowers, shrubs
& trees that inhabit it.
Paignton – About a 15 minute drive from Torquay is
the coastal town of Paignton. If you’re in Torquay, it’s certainly worth
visiting Paignton too. Though many argue that it’s a low-class version of
Torquay, there are some nice attractions including a fair seaside resort, zoo,
and the impressive Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Brixham - A mere five
miles from Paignton is the wonderful little town of Brixham – it’s a highly
popular place with tourists and it’s not difficult to see why - narrow, steep
streets brimming with character and a cosy harbour just two of the things that
visitors flock to see every year.
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