Enjoy a gentle stroll along Torquay seafront  which is only a few minutes walk away, 350m.

Take in the view from the end of the pier across the bay towards Paignton, Brixham & Berry Head, a National Nature Reserve.

Wander around the harbour and shopping area

then sample the delights of the many varied

restaurants around the vicinity. 

English Riviera Global Geopark

A landscape untouched by glaciations, revealing stories unseen elsewhere in the world. 

Stories of tropical seas and scorching deserts, raised beaches and drowned forests, hippopotami and mammoth, straight-tusked elephant and

sabre-toothed tiger, cave bear and earliest man.

The international importance of

Torbay’s geology is undeniable, 32 geosites covering a story of 3 geological time periods,

all found within a compact area.

Discover & explore the fantastic geology of Torbay. Altogether there are over 100 miles of beautiful footpaths to enjoy around the Riviera area. 

A footpath runs along all of our 22 miles of coastline and is clearly signposted as part of the

South West Coast Path.

Although sited close to all of Torquay's main

facilities, the area is quiet and peaceful.

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Cockington

The olde worlde village of Cockington is just a short walk along charming Devon lanes. Meander by the thatched cottages and watch the blacksmith at work

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Enjoy a  traditional cream tea at Cockington Court,

a 17th century manor house, and explore the Norman church. Visit the Craft Studios & buy quality goods direct from the maker e.g. glassware, watercolours, cards, textile art, pottery & jewellery.

Wander through the 450 acres of garden and woodland, amble along the paths to the

woodman's cottage and the lakes or take a

leisurely ride in a horse drawn carriage.

The Riviera Centre with its indoor waves leisure

pool, restaurants & seasonal show overlooks Torre

Abbey gardens which has crazy golf,  putting &

bowling greens & for the more energetic, tennis

courts. The Princess Theatre, which hosts a variety of shows, is only a short stroll along the seafront.

Other attractions locally include Living Coasts, Bygones, Torquay Museum, Babbacombe Model Village,   Kents Cavern,  Paignton Zoo,  Agatha Christie Mile,  Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, Oldway Mansion, Quaywest Water Park,    & the Seashore Centre Goodrington.

Many more attractions are  within easy reach by car or bus: - Dartmoor National Park, Eden Project, and the cities of Plymouth & Exeter.