Torquay

Torquay must be Devon's most famous tourist town, it has come in the top ten for TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards.

The iconic palm trees, busy harbour and international marina all add up to a true seaside experience. Find a hotel in Torquay.

Torquay has some fantastic tourist attractions. These include Kents Cavern, Britain's most important Stone Age site, which was home to early man for some 40,000 years. Torquay Museum, the oldest in Devon, was founded in 1844 by The Torquay Natural History Society. Other attractions include the Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones Victorian  experience, boats trips from the quay and lots more.

Discover the best talent live on stage at the Babbacombe Theatre and the Princess Theatre.

Torquay was the home of writer Agatha Christie, who was born in the town and lived there during her early years. The town contains an "Agatha Christie Mile", a tour with plaques dedicated to her life and work.


torquay-thomas-faull

Aerial view of Torquay


 Don't miss

Contact

  • Telephone: 01803 211211

Location