Good facilities on the beach Access via Babbacombe Cliff Railway Stone and some sand with safe bathing Blue Flag Award Oddicombe beach is a few miles outside Torquay centre in Babbacombe, a picturesque suburb which is also home to Babbacombe Model Village and Bygones Victiorian Museum. The beach is at the foot of limestone and […]
Shops in Torquay
Plenty of high street names Harbourside gift shops, bars and cafes Craft shops in the historic Pavilions arcade on the marina As the largest town on the English Riviera, Torquay has a wide range of shops to suit most needs. The main town centre winds up from the harbour in one long street where the […]
Travelling to Torquay
From Bristol on the M5, Torquay can be reached in 1½ hours if you avoid the peak periods which can a significant amount of time to your journey, especially around Newton Abbot where the dual carriageway ends. Compared to other areas of Devon, it is one of the easier destinations to reach by road. Torquay […]
Torquay on a Budget
One of the success stories in Torquay has been the renovation of Torre Abbey and the Spanish Barn, named because it was originally used to house Spanish prisoners of war in the late 16th Century. Over the past few years, the barn has become home to a number of art installations including work from Anthony […]
Torquay Restaurants and Food & Drink
Torquay has a very wide range of restaurants, cafes and takeaways as it is one of the largest towns in Devon, all the way from Michelin star rated restaurants to characterful cafes. At the top end of visitor’s budgets are The Orchid Restaurant and The Elephant Restaurant which is Michelin star rated and offers fine […]
Family Attractions in Torquay
As the largest town on the English Riviera, and the most popular holiday destination in Devon, Torquay offers a wide range of attractions for children and families. The main attractions in Torquay for families are: Living Coasts on the harbour; a coastal zoo complete with seals, penguins and an informative guide about the waters around […]