The English Riviera
Try wandering around Paignton and Torquay harboursides, the shops of Paignton and Torquay's Fleet Walk shopping precinct, Pavilion and much more. Going further afield, you can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, visit places of interest such as Widdecombe.
Torbay and its environs also offers a rich diversity of places to eat out, theme bars and nightclubs to suit all tastes.
There really is something for everyone in Torbay!
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What to do...
WALKING
Miles of walks including the South West Coastal Path, Dartmoor and river walks.
SWIMMING AND BEACHES
Along the 22 miles of the English Riviera coastline there are 20 beaches from wide sandy stretches to hidden rocky coves.
BOATING
Boat trips in the bay are bookable from various firms by the harbourside and piers. Small boats and pedaloes for hire from most beaches.
CRUISING
There is an attractive list of sailings for trips by sea or river at booking kiosks at Princess Pier, Haldon Pier and the Harbourside.
SAILING & YACHTING
These are unequalled in Torbay, and the regattas in August are a superb spectacle. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is at Beacon Terrace a short walk away. For those wishing to learn more there are two sailing clubs in Torquay.
FISHING
Sea fishing from Princess Pier and Haldon Pier, or from rocks and beaches around the coastline. Mackerel, bass, pollack, bream, conger and whiting all caught in the bay. Fishing trips are readily available.
GOLF
The beautifully situated 18 hole course of the Torquay Golf Club is in Petitor Road, St. Marychurch. Visitors requiring temporary membership should apply to the Secretary.
Surrounding Area
The immediate area of Torquay has many attractions. Excellent restaurants, entertainments and shops abound in an area of great natural beauty. Lovely parks, coves and cliff walks lie within its boundary.
Within a small radius, delightful old towns such as Dartmouth, Totnes and Buchfastleigh have their own individual charm, whilst Exeter offers the history and sophistication of a cathedral city. Close also is the wonderful wilderness of Dartmoor with its craggy tors and tumbling rivers, Within 300 yards of the flats, coaches run day excursions as far afield as Land's End, North Devon, Bath and Bournemouth with many places in between
Further afield
Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away. Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle.
The beauty of Dartington Hall with it's glorious gardens and world famous arts and music activities makes this an essential place to visit. Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be reached easily.
Paignton Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river and sea cruises and steam train trips nearby. Torquay has Kents Cavern and a large model village among other attractions and there is a go kart track on the way to the delightful fishing port of Brixham. |