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Attractions in Torbay.
There are endless things to do and see whatever the weather or time of year.
Below are links to just a few suggestions:
AMF Bowl.
Just a 2 minute walk towards the harbour is the popular tenpin bowling alley. So on a wet day or for fun in the evening why not go and try for a strike!!
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Fleet Walk.
The destination for style conscious shoppers in the centre of Torquay. Top designer brands from fcuk, Ted Baker, Paul Smith and Laura Ashley plus other stores from TK Maxx, Superdrug, W H Smith, Topshop, Body Shop, Officers Club and food from KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King. Parking for 414 cars available and a large cafe bar - Bar
Med.
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Torbay.
The promenade around Abbey Sands to the Marina on the left. Across the water is Brixham. Torbay, is the area covered by Torquay, Paignton and Brixham (Also know as "The English Riviera") There is always something going on to suite all tastes and ages whatever the weather. Soak up the sun on 26 miles of tranquil palm-fringed shores, blue skies and sparkling sea. Or, enjoy the day with water sports, sailing, steam trains, water parks, cruises, country parks and walks or a day shopping.
Cockington Village.
Visitors are transported into the past! Narrow winding lanes open out onto beautiful thatched cottages, old English gardens and thatched gift shops. These sell locally produced crafts and Devonshire Cream Teas. On the edge of the woods is the famous Gamekeeper's Cottage dating back to the 16th century. The Olde Forge in the middle of the village dates back to the 14th century. There is also 450 acres of parkland, woodland and lakes to explore.
Paignton Steam Railway.
For a wonderful day out take the steam railway from Paignton to Kingswear. It's
a beautiful scenic ride along the coast on a railway built by Brunel passing
over a wonderful viaduct. From Kingswear it's a 5 minute ferry crossing to Dartmouth
- worth spending a few hours wandering around it's old shops and waterfront before
boarding another boat for a cruise up the River Dart to the ancient town of Totnes.
On the river there are many sites of interest including Sharphams Vineyard and
the house where Agatha Christie used to live. Spend a while wandering around
the shops in the narrow street of Totnes and the riverbank before catching the
bus back to Paignton Railway Station. Tickets for the whole journey can be bought
at Paignton Steam Railway Station and there is no time limit on how long you
spend in each place but check the tide times before traveling. The journey (Called
The Round Robin) can also be done the other way around.
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When The Sun Sets
When the sun goes down there are many places to dine on food from around the world. Afterwards why not take a stroll around the picturesque harbour, see a show or have a drink at a cafe bar and just watch the world go by!
- Cafe Bars
- Restaurants
- Theatres
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- Illuminations
- Evening Cruises
- Night Clubs
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