TORQUAY
About Torquay
The charming city of Torquay is situated on the south western coast of England. Torquay is considered as one of the most stylish resorts in Brittain. This city offers warm and mild climate compared to the rest of UK. Torquay is highly appreciated for its huge sands beaches. During the summer period, it is one of the most attractive place in UK
Torquay, populated by more than 60.000 inhabitants, reaches 200.000 inhabitants during the peak summer season. Definitely, Torquay is a suitable location in order to appreciate seaside and promenade in an exotic atmosphere.
Attractions to see in Torquay
Kent's Caverns
Kent's Cavern is the most important stone age site in UK regarding its archaeological and geological characteristics. This places offers a unique chance to discover the prehistoric remains. You will be amazed by the caverns and the passages created by water effects around 2 million years ago . Because of that, Kent's Cavern is listed as a site of “Special Scientific Interest” and “Scheduled Ancient Monument”.
Living Coasts
This popular attraction existed in Torquay since 1680. Torquay Coastal Zoo gives you the opportunity to enter into the marine life from all around the world. This Zoo offers the chance to get closer to Penguin thanks to a Penguin Beach and appreciate several others animals. This place deserves definitely a visit to reach the South Africa coast due to the mangrove forest. This wonderful place, built in Beacon Bay is also composed by a swimming bath open to the sea.
Torquay natural history museum
The Torquay Museum was founded in 1845 and you should consider it for a journey of discovery for all ages. It’s unforgettable to travel back in time by discovering Egyptian period and access to a modern gallery dedicated to Agatha Christie. Don’t forget to discover one of the most attractive show-piece of the museum, the oldest anatomically modern human fossil in Europe.
Babbaccombe Model Village and Garden
Stop a moment in this famous miniature landscape, considering as one Europe's most remarkable model village. This pleasant attraction is embed in a beautiful garden in Torquay. This place is not only distinguished by this attraction but also by an area dedicated to animated models. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this attractive museum.
Torquay travel tips
Torquay by air
Discover Torquay and Devon region in the air by Hi Flyer Balloon.
Torquay Harbour
Visit the Torquay Harbour by night and appreciate the fantastic landscape.
Great panorama in Beacon Cove
If you are looking for a great spot in order to do water sports, access to Beacon Cove close to the cliff sea.
Peaceful and charming place
You want to relax, go for a promenade along the great palm tree promenade along the bay.
Enjoy your favourite sport in Torquay
If you enjoy play golf, practise this sport in the Torquay Golf Club.
Discovering the crime writer Agatha Christie
Travel back in time by using the Agatha Christie bus to explore theTorquay and Devon Region.
History museum
Are you found of history? Enter in the Dinosaur World Museum to discover the Dinosaur World.
Sport challenge
From Torquay, challenge the South West Coast Path, the UK’s longest National Trail of 630 miles.
Torquay Shopping
"Fleet Walk" is THE destination to do shopping with its designer gallery.
Princess theatre
The Princess Theatre, first opened in 1961, has much to offer. A night out in this remarkable theatre will make your visit even more pleasurable.
Fun and facts about Torquay
(1) The crime writer Agatha Christie lived most of her life in Torquay.
(2) Torquay hosted the 1948 water sport event summer Olympic.
(3) Numerous sketches for the Monty Python`s Flying Circus were filmed in Torquay.
(4) Kent Cavern organizes wedding in this historic attraction.