Guidebook for Torbay
Arts & Culture
This is a must see. It is a 12th Century monastery with Georgian and Victorian additions. It houses some wonderful paintings and stained glass by Burn Jones. It is also child friendly with a wonderful dressing up box and the opportunity for brass rubbings etc. Our 6 year old grand daughter says it is her favourite place. Don't miss the magnificent gardens too and the cafe..
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abadía de Torre
This is a must see. It is a 12th Century monastery with Georgian and Victorian additions. It houses some wonderful paintings and stained glass by Burn Jones. It is also child friendly with a wonderful dressing up box and the opportunity for brass rubbings etc. Our 6 year old grand daughter says it is her favourite place. Don't miss the magnificent gardens too and the cafe..
Sightseeing
Beautiful harbour surrounded by department stores, restaurants, galleries and gift shops
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torquay Harbour
Beautiful harbour surrounded by department stores, restaurants, galleries and gift shops
Parks & Nature
Picturesque small Devon village with a Lutyens designed pub, numerous walks and thatched cottages. Enjoy a cream tea in one of the thatched tea shops.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cockington Village
Picturesque small Devon village with a Lutyens designed pub, numerous walks and thatched cottages. Enjoy a cream tea in one of the thatched tea shops.
Shopping
It has a range of really high quality items.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hoopers Department Store - Torquay
5-6 StrandIt has a range of really high quality items.
Essentials
Welleswood has many shops and cafes. Do try the French Patisserie for a pastry and coffee, Wellies for eggs benedict and the Deli for a wonderful cooked breakfast.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wellswood Place Post Office
23 Ilsham RdWelleswood has many shops and cafes. Do try the French Patisserie for a pastry and coffee, Wellies for eggs benedict and the Deli for a wonderful cooked breakfast.
Entertainment & Activities
A great, well kept place with some amazing animals and birds on display. There is a train that takes you around the place so that you can get your bearings but, be warned, there is a lot of walking involved.
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Ambiental del Zoológico de Paignton
Totnes RoadA great, well kept place with some amazing animals and birds on display. There is a train that takes you around the place so that you can get your bearings but, be warned, there is a lot of walking involved.
This model village is beautifully kept and has wonderful displays that will enthral adults and children. The 3D film shown at the start was one of the highlights for our 6 year old grand daughter.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueThis model village is beautifully kept and has wonderful displays that will enthral adults and children. The 3D film shown at the start was one of the highlights for our 6 year old grand daughter.