Seaside attractions Torquay Devon


A visit to the British Riviera provides much deliberation that from the sights and points of interest you will match your visit!

You will find a lot of wonderful places to understand more about and charming items to observe that it's really a find it difficult to limit you to ultimately only a couple of throughout your visit.

However, this should assist you to choose which will meet your requirements best - and believe us, there's something for absolutely everyone within this stunning cosmopolitan area, from fun and games to going through the heritage and never failing to remember the astonishing scenery.

In Torquay, probably the most popular beaches include Babbacombe, Maidencombe and Oddicombe, during Paignton, it's Broadsands, Goodrington Sands, Preston Sands and Paignton Beach itself that stick out and greatly lead to Torbay's thriving tourism industry. Torquay is at fact when the actual base for that exclusive 1948 Summer time Olympic games aquatic sports, now the shoreline remains employed for both national and worldwide occasions.


Bygones Victorian Museum - Torquay
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Bygones Victorian Museum - Torquay
Life size victorian street of shops and period rooms. Giant model railway and railway and collection. Interactive and illuminated childrens fantasy land. Multi sensory World War 1 Trench and militaria collection. A real Anderson Shelter. ADULTS ............................................................................................
Compton Castle
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Compton Castle
Dramatic fortified manor house Fairy-tale castle hidden in a lush south Devon valley A medley of fortified towers, battlements and buttresses 600-year-old home of the Gilbert family, kindred of Sir Walter Raleigh Delightful flowering gardens, enclosed by a stone curtain wall The Great Kitchen offers a unique insight into...
Kents Cavern - Torquay
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Kents Cavern - Torquay
•    Opening times – Winter 10am- 4pm for restaurant and shop •    Tours will be at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 •    Opening times – Summer 9.30am- 4.30pm for restaurant and shop •    Tours will run frequently throughout the day. First tour will commence...
Living Coasts - Torquay
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Living Coasts - Torquay
Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe. It has been developed by Paignton Zoo, with financial support from the South West Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development fund. Take a journey around the...
Paignton Zoo
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Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out - you’ll even need your sense of smell! It’s a great day out for everyone. Why not visit Living Coasts, our sister...
Quaywest Waterpark - Paignton
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Quaywest Waterpark - Paignton
Splashdown Waterpark@Quaywest, is a great day out for family and friends. There is something for everyone to enjoy - from big kids to little ones - with some of the UK's most exciting flume rides and some of the English Riviera's most spectacular views, right next to Goodrington Beach it's a winning combination! Don’t want to be...