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We want you to have an enjoyable stay at Atlantis and living onsite means we are on hand to
offer guidance and suggestions to help make your holiday experience all you wished for.
Although sited close to all of Torquay's main facilities, the area is quiet and peaceful.

Enjoy a gentle stroll along Torquay seafront  which is

only a few minutes walk away. Wander around the harbour and shopping area then sample the delights

of the many varied restaurants around the vicinity.


With so much culture, history, and nine amazing beaches to choose from, Torquay really is the perfect place to relax.


English Riviera Global Geopark

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

Discover & explore the fantastic geology of Torbay.

Geopark Leaflet
There are over 100 miles of beautiful footpaths  to enjoy around the Riviera area. The South West Coastal footpath  runs along all 22 miles of coastline.

Princess Theatre Torquay
For more details on shows and times click on  links below:-
Princess Theatre
& Babbacombe Theatre

 Babbacombe Theatre

 

Little Theatre Torquay

 

Merlin Cinema

Apollo cinema Paignton

 Palace Theatre Paignton

 

Getting around Torbay a guide to local transport

including local buses, National Express coaches,
rail travel and details of concessionary and
disabled persons travel.

Wessex Trains

 First Great Western Railways

Access Information for English Riviera


Accessible restaurants, pubs, petrol stations,
taxis and equipment hire.


Torquay is built on seven hills and therefore

the area away from the seafront is quite hilly.

Persons pushing manual wheelchairs may find
the terrain difficult.

However, there are many local taxi firms

which can accommodate wheelchairs.

 

 Electric scooters can be hired locally.

Torbay Deaf Club
The Social Club is situated in Abbey Hall, Rock Road, Torquay. The club is on the top floor of this building.
They have a chair lift, and a wheelchair ramp for the disabled.
They offer social, sporting & Christian activities within the club.

Social
They offer relaxed atmosphere in their large club room equipped with a bar and canteen.
They have a large flat screen television, play bingo
and various other activities.

Sports
They have their own sports room where they play various sports such as darts, table tennis, skittles, badminton, etc.
They also have a snooker room with a snooker table,
and there is a pool table in the main room.
They are in the hearing league for skittles and
play matches weekly.

Christian
On the top floor they have a chapel of St. Bedes and
they hold services once a month.

Click for more info, events, opening times etc.

Abbey Hall, Rock Road, Torquay TQ2 5SP
01803 290403 - Voice/Minicom
01803 215918 - Fax
e-mail:- secretary@torbaydeaf.org.uk


Disabled Sailing Association Torquay
Cycling in Torbay
Whether you wish to mountain bike through the natural surroundings close to Cockington Village,  where there are 6km of trails to explore, or simply cycle along the panoramic coastal network linking

Torquay, Paignton and Brixham;

the English Riviera Tourist Board

are proud to offer a range of cycling routes

to suit all ages, ability and experience.

 

Click for more information

Cycle Hire 20 Dartmouth Road, 
Paignton, Devon TQ4 5AQ 
Tel: 01803 521068

Guide to Torbay Beaches

 

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie mile leaflet  

Greenway, Galmpton

Greenway is a beautiful country house with a woodland garden on the banks of the River Dart.

Of all its well-known owners it is Agatha Christie who is

best known to visitors.

She bought the estate in 1938 and used it as her summer residence until her death in 1976. 

Greenway was given to the National Trust by Agatha's daughter and family in 1999.

 

The glorious gardens were opened to the public in 2004 and the trust is now restoring the house and cataloguing the many personal collections inside.

The house opened to the public in 2009.
Telephone 01803 842382
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
 

 

English Riviera Walks

Details of nine popular walks around Torbay with directions, maps and what to look for en route.

Produced by the English Riviera Tourist Board.

Click to download PDF.

South West Coastal Path

John Musgrave Heritage Trail

The John Musgrave Heritage Trail is a 35 mile trail which takes in a large section of South Devon’s wonderfully unique and varied landscape.

The trail is split into four sections, Maidencombe to Cockington, Cockington to Totnes, Totnes to Dittisham and Greenway to Brixham.

A large part of the trail is in Torbay.  

Details are available from the

South Devon Ramblers Association.

The book is also available at the Tourist Information Centres.

Torbay Lifeboat RNLI
We are proud to support Torbay Lifeboat
Torbay Lifeboat

For centuries Torquay has been a popular destination for coastal holidays and was the birthplace and home of

internationally- renowned crime writer Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie Video

Greenway Ferries
Greenway bus
With several options and routes available for your Greenway House Experiences
which drop you directly at Greenway House
with priority entry,
choose your boarding point to visit by
Heritage Ship, Ferry or 1950’s Vintage Bus
from Dartmouth, Brixham, Torquay, Totnes,
Paignton or Dittisham.
You can book online whenever you choose.
Greenway ferry

Torbay 5 day weather forecast

Bygones Museum
Bygones

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village

Kents Cavern
Kent's Cavern

Living Coasts
 Living Coasts

Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey Historic House is currently closed for restoration, reopening in July 2013.

Torquay Museum
Torquay Museum
Rainbow Fun House


Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Babbacombe cliff railway

Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
Dartmouth Steam Railway and
River Boat Company

Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo

Splashdown at Quaywest Paignton
Splashdown at Quay west Paignton    Splashdown at Quaywest Paignton


Seashore Centre Goodrington

Oldway Mansion
Oldway Mansion

Built in 1874 for Isaac Singer, creator of the famous sewing machine, Agatha Christie came to this magnificent mansion to attend social dances that were held in the lavish ballroom.

 Oldway mansion is open to the public and includes a free exhibition of the Singer family and the history of the house.

 Bought in c1946 by Paignton Council

 for use as a civic centre.

Things of interest:-  Marble staircase, glasswork, main hall and c1850
sewing machine.


Paignton Pier

Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust

Occombe Farm Occombe Farm Shop

Occombe Farm is an organic farm on the edge of Paignton, South Devon.

It has an award-winning farm shop and cafe featuring the best of local food and drink; 
a traditional butchery brimming with local and organic cuts; an organic bakery; a 2km easy-access nature trail and an  education centre which houses visits from local schools and cookery workshops. 

The local farm shop, cafe and nature trail are open to the public all year round and entry is free.  They also host a variety of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy...........
visit soon to find out more!

Events at Occombe Farm  

 

Torbay Fairtrade Directory

 A list of cafés and restaurants within Torbay

who support the Torbay Fairtrade Campaign

by serving Fairtrade hot drinks such as tea,

coffee or hot chocolate.  Click for link

 

A list of shops and supermarkets within Torbay

who support the Torbay Fairtrade Campaign

by selling Fairtrade products. Click for link

 

Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust Cockington

Cockington Thatched Village and Rural Crafts Centre

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.

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.

 

Berry Head National Nature Reserve

Berry Head National Nature reserve is managed by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.  

Two visitor centres on site provide exhibition material about the geology and other heritage features of the site. 

This leaflet is available from the visitor centre.
English Riviera Geopark logo and link


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.

 

English Riviera Geopark TrailGeotrails

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

English 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 .

 

Click to download Geoparks leaflet PDF

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

River Dart Country Park     House of Marbles Becky Falls Dartmoor

 

Buckfast Abbey   

Pennywell Farm Centre

Woodlands Leisure Park

Torquay Museum Founded in c1845 by Torquay Natural History Society, Torquay Museum was originally intended to collect specimens reflecting the natural history of the local area.

 

However, a diverse variety of artefacts

covering additional subjects were soon

accepted, forcing the society to move

in c1875 to a purpose-built museum currently holding  a Grade II Listing.

The displays include local pottery, terracotta, marble, geology, Victoriana and local archaeology finds, in particular items from Kent's Cavern. Special summer exhibitions.

Torre Abbey

Torre Abbey

The Kings Drive, Torquay

Torre Abbey Historic House is currently closed for restoration, reopening in July 2013.

The Abbey began in 1196 as a monastery for Premonstratensian canons.  Since then it has been home to many of Torbay's most important residents until it was sold to the Council in 1930 and was opened to the public for the first time.

 

Torre Abbey's walled garden offers a

quiet haven from the bustle of Torquay

town centre and promenade.

Laid out in the 17th Century on the site

of the Abbey burial ground, the garden was

used by the Cary family to grow flowers,

vines, asparagus, apples and hops.


Sheltered behind high sandstone walls, on a

south-facing slope in the warmest corner of the

English Riviera, the walled garden of today provides an ideal environment for bedding

plants and rare sub tropical species.

 

Along with the fine displays of flowers,

you will also find a Palm House, a cactus house,

a herb garden and a New Zealand boarder.

 

The Palm House was originally erected in 1939 and for years it was the largest in the country. Rebuilt in 1969, it is now home to many

sub-tropical plants and some palms

scarce  within this country.

Among the wide variety of plants housed are Strelitzia, Orchids, Boganivillias and Solanium.

 

As well as rare plants and flowers, the grounds

of Torre Abbey contain a number of plants

of great historical interest.  

 

For instance, there is a fine Magnolia

grandiflora dating from the 1900ss, a male olive bush first recorded in 1832, and a prop-supported mulberry tree, the sole survivor of a pair that were planted to commemorate the marriage of Henry George Cary to Emily Shedden in 1827.

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