Torquay


Torquay


“Queen of the Riviera”, Torquay has been one of the UK’s top holiday destinations since Victorian Times, when the gentry promenaded, bathing huts were wheeled down the beaches and top socialites had charming villas overlooking the sea. It was the Victorians who first used the Riviera name to describe their favourite resort and their legacy remains to this day with beautiful gardens around the seafront and elegant Victorian facades along the main streets. Torquay's Waterfront is the focus of life in the town. Here you'll find the palm-lined promenade, seafront gardens, a lively harbour and an international marina. Living Coasts Wildlife Attraction is a new centre piece and around is a growing promenade of stylish cafes and restaurants. Yet within minutes of the town centre there are beautiful beaches easily accessible by foot, road or water. If you have a few hours to fill then there are attractions to suit every interest: from ancient evidence of cavemen at Kent’s Cavern to modern day amusement in miniature at Babbacombe Model Village. A very cosmopolitan resort but one with a fascinating heritage. Agatha Christie lived here and the town is full of reminders of her prolific work and colourful life. Source: Visit Britain

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Torquay Attractions

Living Coasts Animal Collection, Torquay Address: Torquay Harbourside, Beacon Quay, Torquay, TQ1 2BG Tel: +44 (0)1803 202470 Email: info@livingcoasts.org.uk Website: http://www.livingcoasts.org.uk Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from loud and loveable penguins to playful fur seals, colourful puffins to waders and sea ducks. There are sandy beaches, rugged cliff faces and a tranquil estuary. A huge meshed aviary allows birds to fly free over your head, while special windows give stunning crystal clear views of birds and seals underwater. Then relax in the water-side cafe with its stunning views across Torbay, and enjoy morning coffee, lunch or a cream tea- all with the best views in South Devon. Paignton Zoo Environmental Park Animal Collection, Paignton Address: Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EU Tel: +44 (0)1803 697500 Fax: +44 (0)1803 523457 Email: info@paigntonzoo.org.uk Website: http://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk Paignton Zoo is one of England's most beautiful and largest zoos boasting a collection of some 1,200 animals, representing over 300 species. A variety of special attractions within the zoo makes it a popular day out for all the family. The zoo is owned by a charitable trust dedicated to the conservation of the world's wildlife, with a variety of captive breeding programmes underway. As featured on the BBC television programme 'The Zookeepers'. Torre Abbey Historic House and Gallery Historic House/Palace, Torquay Address: The Kings Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE Tel: +44 (0)1803 293593 Email: michael.rhodes@torbay.gov.uk Website: http://www.torre-abbey.org.uk Torbay's most historic building. Founded in 1196 as a monastery and later adapted as a country house. Contains historic rooms, Cary family chapel, mementoes of crime writer Agatha Christie, Victorian tearoom, and mainly 19th century paintings, sculpture, antiques and Torquay terracotta "pottery. The medieval monastic remains are the most complete" in Devon and Cornwall. Guided tours for parties. Special "Quest" sheet for families. Set in colourful gardens, in “parkland next to the sea”. Torquay Museum Museum, Torquay Address: 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG Tel: +44 (0)1803 293975 Fax: +44 (0)1803 294186 Email: ros.palmer@ukonline.co.uk Website: http://www.torquaymuseum.org Founded in 1845 by Torquay Natural History Society, Torquay Museum was originally intended to collect specimens reflecting the natural history of the local area. However, a diverse variety of artefacts covering additional subjects were soon accepted, forcing the society to move in 1875 to a purpose-built museum currently holding a Grade II Listing. The displays include local pottery, terracotta, marble, geology, Victoriana and local archaeology finds, in particular items from Kent's Cavern. Special summer exhibitions. Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves Cave, Torquay Address: Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, TQ1 2JF Tel: +44 (0)1803 215136 Fax: +44 (0)1803 211034 Email: mail@kents-cavern.co.uk Website: http://www.kents-cavern.co.uk Recognised as the most important stone age cave in Britain, Kent’s Cavern has revealed more about Palaeolithic Britain than anywhere else. Highly commended tours take you through these 2 million-year-old caves to discover a unique history uncovered by Victorian archaeological explorers. Open July and August evenings for ghost tours.

Torquay Accommodation

Ansteys Cove Hotel 327 Babbacombe Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3TB England Hotel Price Single From: 38.00 GBP Tel: 01803 200900 Totally non smoking 2 star licensed hotel. AWARDED BEST HOTEL IN SOUTH DEVON BY WESTCOUNTRY COOKING. Walking distance to pubs, restaurants, shops and many tourist attractions including Kent’s Cavern, Bygones Museum, Model Village, Babbacombe Theatre. The Cliff Railway leading to Oddicombe Beach is also with walking distance. We are close to many blue flag beaches & attractions including Ansteys Cove & Redgate Beach. We are opposite the South West Coast Path with panoramic coastal path walks. Our restaurant has a warm and friendly comfortable intimate setting designed for the more discerning clientele. Our focus is on truly regional food with a West Country Taste using locally sourced produce. Carlton Hotel Falkland Road Torquay Devon TQ2 5JJ England Hotel Price Single From: 42.00 GBP Tel: 01803 297318 The Carlton Hotel has 48 en-suite bedrooms. All rooms have a bath with overhead shower; tea & coffee making facilities; direct dial telephone with baby listening facility; colour television. Lifts to all floors. You can choose to stay in our contemporary superior rooms, or standard bedrooms. Non smoking rooms are available. Blue Haze Hotel Seaway Lane TORQUAY Devon TQ2 6PS England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From: 45.00 GBP Welcome to our website where you will find information about the Hotel and services we offer, the beautiful English Riviera and the surrounding countryside of Devon and Cornwall, so easily reached from our doorstep. Coombe Court Hotel 67 Babbacombe Downs Road Babbacombe TORQUAY Devon TQ1 3LP England Bed & Breakfast Price Single From : 30.00 GBP Tel: 01803 327097 On entering the Coombe Court Hotel you will be greeted by Carol or Andrea, who will be only to happy to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Coombe Court Hotel is a spacious non-smoking hotel providing a convivial atmosphere, which only a family-run establishment can create. It is ideally situated in the heart of the English Riviera to meet all your holiday requirements. Standing above Babbacombe Beach and less than 100 yards from Babbacombe Theatre and Downs Promenade, with views over Lyme bay.

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