The 31 best sights in Torquay

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommended Experience! An absolute must-do if you’re in the area. The caves themselves are fascinating – steeped in history, atmosphere, and stories that stretch back millions of years. Walking in and around the site feels like stepping into another world. A very special shout-out to Mark, our guide. He was engaging, funny, and crystal clear in his delivery. More than that, he was interactive and knew exactly how to bring the history to life, making the experience immersive from start to finish. If you’re looking for something unique, memorable, and truly eye-opening, this is one of the best things to do. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!

Kent's Cavern - Fantastic geological marvel. Naturally formed over 500 million years. You cannot help but be in awe of this cavernous wonder. You have a fully guided tour who is informative and friendly and willing to answer all questions. I have seen they do special events in the caves as well, which seems a great idea. Such as Halloween/Christmas/Movie nights. Unfortunately... This attraction is not the longest and you could easily be in and out within the hour. Disability access isnt great but they do highlight this before you visit. I do feel soo much more could be done to enhance the experience and make you stay on site longer creating more of a day out of your experience. There is a woodland walk they have built but a lot more investment is needed to make it engaging. Money is tight these days, and i wouldn't even like to begin to imagine the amount insurance costs for something like this! and i hope it is protected forever going forwards... But to make money sometimes you need to spend money! and this is definitely one of those attractions.

Had a fantastic time in the caves today! We visited with our 3 children and arrived 5mins late due to having to walk from our accommodation and the gentleman on the desk was extremely helpful and moved us to the next tour which we truly appreciated. Our guide Alan was fabulous ; engaging, informative and knowledgeable. Really interesting tour which lasted about an hour but flew by as it was so enjoyable. The caves are well lit and it has good flooring - there was a granny in flip flops and socks on our tour and she managed fine! We had a cream tea after which were lovely and generous portions, the cafe staff were all very polite, friendly and helpful, we had a lovely time and would highly recommend thank you! X

Fantastic place to visit when in Torquay and well worth visiting if further away. Surprisingly large cave with excellent tour guides. I went in October so there were only 4 visitors so had a great experience with no crowds. Highly recommended!

A real holiday highlight, these stunning caverns are shown in as natural a state as possible and are all the better for it. Enhanced by the top quality guides, the shows are inclusive and family friendly without glossing the less clean parts of history. Fascinating and a must visit while in the area

Kents Cavern is an incredible experience! The caves are perfectly lit and full of fascinating history. The guided tour is engaging and informative, bringing the past to life. It’s a great adventure for all ages, both educational and fun. Highly recommend visiting!

Absolutely fascinating experience at Kent's Cavern. Our tour guide, Emelia, was brilliant. Her knowledge of the caves, prehistoric history, and little details made the entire tour come to life. The caves themselves are stunning and incredibly well preserved. It’s amazing to think how much history is hidden underground. Everything was well organised, from the welcome at the front desk to the informative tour and café afterwards. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. Whether you’re into history, geology, or just looking for something unique to do, Kent’s Cavern is a must visit. Don’t miss it!

Having never been before, we saw a post on YouTube about this place. We thought it would be a good place to go to for a couple of hours. We went on a Friday when they had the night opening for the model illumination. Amazing! We walked around during the day so we were able to see the brilliant models in daylight. If you take the time to really look , you can see the details of every model. You also see the puns that are all around the park. Everything is lovely here, in the daylight and the inside displays are something else. Beautiful and ethereal. It's totally different during the night when all the models are illuminated by street lighting,car lights and lights in the model properties. Make sure you see the Tiny British Cake Off with the presenters old and new! There's a small mini golf to play for free as well. Café great choices, had the plant based pepperoni pizza, fabulous. Definitely worth visiting. We are going to be visiting again.

Such a jolly guy to welcome us at entrance/pay desk! Very helpful and friendly. He recommended we take our time to look in detail at everything as there are lots of 'play on words' signage giving plenty of laughs! Great that the ticket price allows free entry for a week from visit. I thought £20.50 was reasonable as we spent 2 n half hours and there's lots of interesting history and information about the costs and man hours involved in the creation and production/maintenance of the models. It is constantly evolving, we really enjoyed our visit !!

This was an amazing day out. So many tiny details and so many puns. Look out for where's wally and friends! The person who designed this place was a genius. The models are all beautifully made and the landscaping is amazing. It is in a valley so you will have to walk up and downhill, however, everything is laid with concrete and there are handrails as well. I went round it with a buggy and it was fine. There are indoor parts as well including mythical kingdoms and more detailed models. The crazy golf was fun as well and is included in the ticket price. There is a coffee shop with snacks and bathrooms at the top as well. There's also baby changing areas. I would recommend going during the day to see all of the tiny details. You can return within 7 days free with your ticket. We went the following night to see the illuminations which were beautiful. I will come again next year with my family ☺️ Thank you so much to the lovely staff who made our day as well!

We went mid week, it was not the summer holidays yet so was not busy at all which was nice! £20 for adult to enter which included mini golf, the mini golf was fun! You could definitely spend 2-3 hours here easily. A fun place to visit!

Now this place was a surprise, I only thought I'd be here a couple of hours....... 4 hours later, so much to see and take in, the place was alot bigger than expected, I loved it...... Even played a round of mini golf 😂. It looks like you could get to do I night time visit on special occasions (would have loved to have done that, maybe next time I'm in the area 😁). Definitely a place to visit with or without the kids.

This was such a pleasure to go to. It was bigger than we thought and really easy to find. The car park is small so recommend you get there early if you can or you can get the number 12 bus and it is a short walk from the bus stop. There was so much to see and some of the scenes were genius and well thought of some were also really hilarious 🤣 Make sure you check everywhere as there’s little scenes that are hidden too

Revisited after 55 years as my happy childhood memory of coming here had stayed with me. We were the only visitors for the first hour as it was raining very heavily, but this didn’t spoil our day at all. The sun came out for us to play crazy golf and there were indoor models too. We loved searching for the bugs, Where’s Wally characters and other hidden items as we’re big kids at heart. Also laughed out loud at some of the names. I have limited mobility but managed the site well. Staff are lovely, cafe was very nice. A really fabulous day out.

Good place to spend a couple of hours. Enjoyed the history, the Abbey story , art exhibition and Georgian dining room. Take note of the gates as you enter with the swans on top , you'll learn about these inside. Cafe , toilets and lift on the premises so accessible to all. Oh and beautiful gardens to sit and relax in.

It's a beautiful historic site with plenty to look at. Inside there are several floors with art, antiques and information galore. Outside in the gardens the scenery is stunning, the flowers were colourful and fragrant. I could happily spend the whole day exploring the site. There is lots to look at and explore.

Really lovely experience - the staff were friendly, the curation was interesting and innovative + had a genuine feeling of exploration (as it’s all a bit windy and topsy tervy). Liked the element of having actors on the top floor history section + the moving dinner table characters. Felt really thoughtful - A couple things were out of order but appreciated the space all the same - would definitely go back. Did try to strategically avoid the school group as a bit raucous but don’t begrudge kids learning aha

Hidden gem in Torquay — don’t miss it! Absolutely loved our visit to Torre Abbey! The whole place has such a unique mix of history, art, and odd charm. The poison garden was a total highlight — eerie, fascinating, and full of surprises. You don’t often see that in historic sites. We ended up spending way longer there than expected, reading all the signs and spotting deadly plants! The art gallery upstairs was another treat — a great mix of historic and contemporary pieces, all beautifully displayed. It feels like a proper cultural space, not just an afterthought. Friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, and lots of quiet corners to explore. Highly recommend if you’re in Torquay and want something that’s not just beaches and fish & chips.

10% of for visitors staying at any of the TLH hotels. Each art piece was perfectly curated and looked stunning. The gardens were delightful even on a grey day. Staff were friendly and helpful. You are more than welcome to use the images. 🙂

Evocative abbey ruins, beautiful gardens, a 17th century mansion filled with art treasures - there was so much of interest to discover here, and it was only five minutes walk from my hotel! I spent about three and a half hours here, but could easily have stayed longer. The staff were friendly and welcoming, especially the young lady in the gift shop who greeted me and explained what there was to see and where to find it. I visited the abbey ruins first; they date from 1196, and have an impressive gateway with detailed stone carvings. There are info boards that let you know which part of the original medieval abbey you're standing in. I loved strolling around the gardens; their well-kept borders were filled with exotic plants and colourful dahlias, and there's a pergola and ample seating. There are a few uneven steps, but it's mostly smooth and level gravel paths. The giant cactuses are well worth a look, and children will love spotting the "wild animals" in the tropical palm house! The museum has four floors with quite a lot of rooms, but there are wheelchair ramps and a lift. Some fine paintings - I especially liked the landscapes - and sculptures displayed in spacious galleries. The exhibition of automatons was fun, and I enjoyed eavesdropping on the dinner conversation in the Regency dining room. But best of all was the 800 year timeline that tells the abbey's eventful story through printed info, artefacts, interactive displays, touchscreens, and dressing up in period clothes. The little café only appeared to be serving drinks and biscuits at the time I visited, but there were some picnic tables in the grounds, and also a nice gift shop. Torre Abbey is well worth a visit, and it's only a short walk from the seafront.

Thoroughly enjoyed coming to this Abbey. If you like your paintings, this is definitely the place to come. Certainly is worth a visit.

Good and informative displays. Loved the "I grew up in the 90s" display, took me back. Learned something new. Staff member I dealt with at the till was very pleasant. Only downside is it's quite small. The fact your ticket lasts for a whole year is great

If you are a big Agatha Christie fan, this is not to be missed. Sets from the TV shows are there. Lots of things to do with little explorers.. I was disappointed there was not more in the history of Torquay.. The museum is more of an educational center for children or for fans of Agatha. Christie. I was hoping for more on boats, shipping, agriculture, other famous people. You can tell there has been a lot of work put into this Museum is worth going to, just wish there was more to it.

Not the biggest museum but does have lots of artefacts of Torquay famous residence. Agatha Christie and Frank Browning’s ‘Antarctic Adventure. His penguin is in this museum. This is Ideally for youngsters who would find historical information interesting. Worth going if you have time.

Just a few minutes walk from the marina in Torquay, unfortunately up hill is a museum of Torquay, incorporating 3 floors of exhibits with some being interactive. Ice age to Agatha Chrisie. A good visit if running out of things to do. Gift shop, tiolets and cafe on site. As always best to walk there as parking not easy. Adult £10 entry. Bus from Paignton £3 adult single.

Great little museum with Agatha Christie section too. So much to see, very interactive for young people. Little cafe area, only sells tea, coffee and crisps/chocolate/small packets of biscuits, but you are allowed to bring your own food and use the space. Very friendly volunteers.

Absolutely fascinating! I have family local to the area and I've always wanted to visit mainly for the Agatha Christie Exhibition but there were so many other exhibitions that I loved. Firstly the admission fee is fantastically cheap at £10 per adult, £5 for children between 5-17 and children under 5 go free. They also do other admission bundles that you can ask about on the day or view on their website. The thing that makees it terrific value for money though is the fact that you can pay once and visit for a whole year for free. I didn't manage to get around every exhibition on my first trip but due to my free entry I returned on another day to make sure I saw everything. The staff/volunteers were also outstanding and I wanted to thank them for their great customer service! Every person I met was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and welcoming and it made the experience so much better. As I mentioned previously I was very excited to view the Agatha Christie exhibit and I'm glad to say it didn't disappoint! Whether it was the fantastic sets and costuming from the David Suchet series of Poirot specials, the visually stunning displays of Christie's books with their gorgeous artwork or even the amazing props and costumes from Joan Hickson's time as Miss Marple everything exceeded my expectations and I learnt a lot about Torquay's most famous export! The Agatha Christie Exhibition wasn't the only standout however as I also really enjoyed the display of Egyptian artefacts they had alongside the legendary explorers display and the many different pieces from a variety of cultures from across the world. I was particularly interested in learning about the many famous explorers who were either from the area or departed on their famous journeys from and around Devon including; Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Richard Burton and most importantly for me we're learning more about Sir Francis Drake as I'm a huge Uncharted fan and Lt Col Percy Fawcett and his search for his Lost City of Z as I rather enjoyed the 2016 film where Charlie Hunnam played him. There are plenty of other exhibitions and displays I loved that I don't want to spoil for people that want to visit. On top of all that there's a pretty sizeable gift shop that's great value for money so you can indulge in your souvenir needs as well as Pengelly's Cafe that I unfortunately didn't get to visit during my time there. I can safely say this is a great day out for the family or even solo explorers like myself. I also think this pairs great with a visit to Kent's Cavern in Wellswood as some of the pieces displayed in the museum came from there. I will be visiting again when I'm next down in Torquay to see any new temporary exhibits they may have

Cool local museum with local history but has things from all over as well. Usually has some sort of special exhibit on that changes from time to time so definitely check the web page to see whats on. I loved the Lego and 90s exhibition they had. I visit at least once a year sometimes more if they have a special exhibit on.

Lovely historical, picturesque village with cheap parking for the day. Free admission to everything. Beautiful grounds and gardens with working craft centre. Great for a family day out or a romantic stroll. Be prepared for the typical Devon narrow lanes to get to it though. That might put people off going, as it was blissfully quiet for us in the middle of August!

It's definitely worth a visit. However, we went on a Monday, and certain things were not open on that day. Didn't spoil it and enjoyed the walks, the church, and the crafts. Treating ourselves to a lovely hand-made glass fish ornament at Our Glass, you can watch the skill of the artisan as he crafts the glass into his latest creation. Friendly and stops to chat. As do all the crafts folk open for business. We were lucky to catch a small bus, by The Drum pub-restaurant, that visits Cockington and drives into Torquay via local stops. Bus is air-conditioned too.

You'll need at least half a day to see and enjoy everything (if the weather is good). Would recommend the Chocolate shop, the cherry ones were particularly divine. Don't forget to visit Cob Barn where Allan will talk you through his art in his workshop. Hoping to buy a steel rose from him at some point. Also check out the Iron Mongers and surrounding shops, then purchase yourself a cute little handmade glass animal at the glass blowers for a bargain £8.

Absolutely stunning little village which is full of historical charm! We enjoyed a delicious jam and cream scone and a wander through the woodland park. There are craft workshops offering items for sale set in the old barns.

What a gem! There’s plenty of parking in a few different locations around the park, so don’t despair if the first place you try has no spaces available! The parkland is gorgeous, so much space to roam free and play! There are places buy food and drink (pub, ice cream parlour and cafe), but also loads of space for picnics. The craft/shopping areas are lovely, really inviting spaces and everyone willing to chat about the work/products if you’re interested. Lots of history to read about too and a gorgeous garden to enjoy. The children’s play area is disappointing, you can see it was lovely once, but parts of it have unfortunately gone into disrepair.

Stunning place for a walk. Loads of walkways and the ponds are great to sit and watch all the fish as the water was really clear. There is also a cafe, stalls and a stunning flower garden.

Visited this site with my son the here is a little gift shop in the village and we went and had a walk around the manor which itself is only really a cafe but there are also plenty of nice grounds to walk around and many unique traders in the craft/art traders around the back the gardens and ponds are also great to walk around we did see a sign for carriage rides but could not find them

Nostalgia for us oldies 🤣. While I don't remember the Victorian items, there's a lot in there that was still about in my very young days and it brings back memories of my grandparents and parents. A really enjoyable couple of hours. The Victorian street was very atmospheric. Cafe on site , not sure about toilets as I didn't look for them , sorry.

I had a great time here with my mum and son. The displays are huge. They are so detailed and filled with memories. You could spend hours just looking at one display. They have arranged it in a clever way so that you can walk through the converted house easily. Not pram or wheelchair accessible unfortunately. I had my son in a front carrier. Also, there is a TRAIN in the middle of the building. I would have killed my husband if he had shown up at the house with a massive train, but this lady let him squeeze it in the house 🤣 Very nostalgic and a good walk around. We will be back next time we are in the area as I am sure that we missed some bits. Highly recommend a visit. Everything is inside, so it is great for the rainy days.

Wonderful step back in time, through the Victoria's streets even exploring a World War 1 trench. Definitely recommend adding this to your places to visit.

Blast from the past, great to see so many things. Definitely worth it, lovely cafe upstairs. If you're into looking at the past it's worth going.

Great place the amount of stuff packed in is amazing. Items from years ago that bring back was great to see. Well worth visiting.

Great museum, I have visited a few times over the years and always find something new and interesting. Very well laid out and much bigger than it looks (I mean come on they have managed to fit a full steam engine in there) and that's a great story on its own let alone the literally hundreds if not thousands individual pieces of memorabilia and artefacts to look at. My personal favourite part is the Victoria era street as you go in complete with shops and cobble stones and the WW1 trench you can walk through.

What a great little find! My dad had been before and said for us to go. Went on a rainy day. It has so much history in one place and the west ham memorabilia topped our visit. The owner was lovely. So knowledgeable! Lovely little cafe. Reasonably priced (cash own, just FYI) Will definitely return.

My son loves dinosaurs! We were on holiday with the family the last week of august and came across Dinosaur world! We couldn’t wait to visit.. We were welcomed by great, friendly staff and on entry were given a task sheet to fill in as we went around which made the visit really interesting! The place is fantastic for keen dinosaur fans… the model dinosaurs are amazing and life like! It makes you feel like you are totally submerged in Jurassic world! There is plenty to do, see and feel… my son loved stroking all the dinosaurs, and all the little light boxes that you look into and all the teeth you can touch! He loved digging around in the sand for fossils too… There is so much to do here for the very reasonable asking price… but definitely get the task sheet as it makes it very interesting… if you get the answers correct you get a sticker and certificate to prove you are a master dinosaur expert! Adults will love it to… we will defo return on our next visit! Thank you dinosaur world!

Visited this place with my grandkids recently at a cost of £35.99 (two adults and two children). My grandchildren said they both liked it, so for that reason, all good. However, the tour itself took about an hour if you take your time and the dinosaurs are all plastic and mostly small toy like on front of photos and crafted landscapes, with the exception of a few larger ones. There are interactive areas where you can move sand from buried fossils and also a short paper quiz, for the children. In all, I'm not sure it's worth the cost and the plastic dinosaurs were a little disappointing, but the kids liked it, so not so bad.

We had a fantastic time at the Dinosaur world. So much so we came back in the same day! Lots of engaging exhibits, interactive displays, attention to detail, fab models that you can touch and feel. Plus the staff are really friendly and helpful. The shop is lovely and reasonably priced. Would come again!

More or less what could be expected - dinosaurs, and lots of them! The information available was light, with more focus given to plastic and fibreglass but ultimately realistic looking dinosaur models that complimented a few fossils. The museum was much more interactive than most though, with invitations to touch, sit on or stick your head into multiple exhibits - great for children and Instagram loving parents. The standard fossil hunting sandpits and an imaginative Jurassic Park diarama were also enjoyed. Perhaps not a place to visit repeatedly, but certainly happy we went. 1 star lost purely because of the price - while not too expensive, it was a lot for the size of the exhibition that took less than an hour to fully appreciate

Provided you understand what the attraction entails, I don't think you'll be disappointed. This is better than similar dinosaur attractions my family have visited along the coast. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and interacted well with my difficult children. We enjoyed the quiz sheets provided and the facts displayed throughout. The exhibits made it clear which dinosaurs you could touch /sit on, versus those you couldn't, which is a simple touch but enhanced the experience.

Small but lovely. Has Dinosaurs for kids to sit on, so it has a few photo opportunities. It also has mini digging sights for kids and a quiz for when you are walking around. Fun for all ages if you like Dinosaurs 🦕

We had a wonderful time here yesterday, thanks you for a lovely visit. The staff, owner (and doggie) were really friendly and gave us loads of interesting information, we had a lovely chat at the end of the experience. Our kids particularly enjoyed the excavation areas, & riding a lifesize Deinonychus! We recommend highly! This is our second year coming and we'll be back for sure.

Surprisingly comfortable, cosy traditional local theatre, with a good size stage. Our view of the stage was unimpeded, and sound quality was very good. Facilities here are a bit lacking, with too few loos, which were very grubby, and the bar is in what looks suspiciously like a converted broom cupboard. However, a member of staff did say that they were very much looking forward to a forthcoming refurbishment, so hopefully this shouldn't be an ongoing issue. Most of the staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. There is a very pleasant cliff walk with a view across the bay, and plethora of very nice cafes and bars in which to spend time while waiting for the doors to open. Street parking is limited. We used the Princess Road carpark, which at £10.50 was a tad steep. The theatre does not have a front of house annex, bar or toilets for early arrivals. Public facilities are nearby however. These are contactless pay access only. A good evening out.

A good old fashioned theatre with lots of character and quaintness. Perched overlooking the sea, parking nearby. Great acoustics and seating wasn't too bad.

Went to see Jim Davidson and it was a Good Night 👍😁. The Theatre is very pleasant and the staff were very Pleasant and Courteous. The Bar was well stocked with lots of Goodies 🍫🥤🧃🥛🍶🍦🍺🍷. We just got Ice-cream. Overall it a nice experience. We look forward to seeing another show in the Future. 👍😁👍😁

I've lived in Plymouth just down the road and never been to babbacombe in 54 yrs! What a beautiful place the theatre is what I can only describe as the last picture house, quaint but beautiful theatre, really good service and a good.

Good fun. A little strange coming to a xmas entertainment show in October but my son has autism and loved it, a nice old fashioned venue with good old fashioned british humour, great night all in all.

Awesome evening watching The carpenters experience. Lovely old theatre with stunning views of the sea. Very friendly staff with bar and half time snacks. Recommend a visit you won't be disappointed.

Lets have a party was a fantastic show, great dancers and very funny comedy sketches. The cast are very talented especially Steve Laister and Lorna Sullivan. Such a fantastic two hours of entertainment. Well done to all the cast.

Sat in circle. Egress was a bit tricky with all the audience moving at once. I suggest stewarding of movement would be safer. The audience demographic was older. The stairs were very scary. The bar was clean, but inadequate with insufficient seating. The show was magnificent and well enjoyed by all.

Went to the Ministry of Science show here with my children. Absolutely fantastic show and experience. Lots of staff, all very friendly. Lady on the upstairs bar is especially a credit to the Theatre. Nothing was too much trouble, fantastic under pressure and still bubbly warm service! Seats where fairly small, and a cup holder would have been really helpful but not the end of the world! Toilets very clean and tidy, however more really could be done with as only one toilet facility upstairs for gents (that I was aware off) Love the idea of being able to preorder drinks and snacks for the interval to be either collected, or taken to your seat. Great visit and would come again

Went to see Wet Wet Wet there in 30th October and it's a cute little theatre. Bar at the back of the stalls, where you can buy snacks & drinks. Toilets were down a few flights of stairs, so hopefully there's a disabled loo on the foyer level. We were told it was a sit down concert, so that was a bit of a dampener, but towards the end everyone was on their feet. Slightly small stage, so our view of the stage from the side was a bit obscured by speakers etc so I'd recommend booking middle seats. Parking was a bit of an issue, so arrive early to grab a spot. Overall, it's a lovely venue, and I'd definitely go back again. Lovely staff, very welcoming.

Large auditorium with good views of the stage.Well organised and easy in and out.God facilities and helpful staff. We were privileged to see Graham Nash in concert with a tremendous support band. If they are appearing at a venue near you then if you can please go. You will not regret it- enjoy!!

My wife and I went to see riverdance, it was AMAZING. The mucisions were AMAZING, the dancers were AMAZING. Love To go and see it again. We didn't want to leave. We wanted to see more. Thank you SO MUCH Riverdance, we couldn't of asked for anymore. All these people moaning about the theatre, not having enough people for the Riverdance production, you can only fit enough people for what the stage can fit. Thank you again.

Went to the tribute entitled " Some Guys have all the Luck ". The show was excellent and well worth the ticket price. However, on arrival at the Theatre there was very little seating available. I finally found a table with just one chair. I asked for assistance from the server who very unhelpfully suggested I go on a search if I required additional seating. I approached the upstairs bar, which was closed except for those that were dining. I then went to the next door bar, who didn't serve coffee. The option was to purchase a coffee in the downstairs bar and negotiate the spiral staircase to bring it back. Rather than trying to do a balancing act I opted for an Orange Juice and a bottle of Doombar beer. Then to add insult to injury I had to pay an extortionate price £7.30 for the beer. Each time I buy a ticket I'm always asked if I wish to donate to preserve this live event venue. If they only got there act together with the bars they probably wouldn't a subsidy.

Went to see Rick Wakeman. Great show, theatre is a good venue to watch any show, all the seats have good view. Well organised, the staff were great. The night went of without a hitch. Definitely recommend for any show.

After about 30 years of not going here it was great to go back, it has got bigger and better so much to see. This is a great place for all ages fantastic to see how much can be put into a small space I can recommend this museum and thank you to all that keep it going. There are steps will be a problem if you can't get up them toilets on the ground floor. Excellent place.

A pleasant pebbly beach is located right next to the beach. There's a paid toilet (0.30p) and it's kept clean. There's also a restaurant and ice cream in various flavors right next to it. Getting down to the beach is difficult because you have to walk downhill. For the lazy, there's a cable car. The cable car is open from 10 a.m. The ride down is short but pleasant. You can admire the magnificent views, and you can also rent kayaks here. I recommend this very attractive spot for sunbathing and more.

I went to Babbacombe Cliff Railway with my family and it was such a lovely place to visit, we walked down the cliff way path which is very idyllic walk down to the beach where there is a lovely cafe and shop and also has a lovely little beach. there is also a place where you can hire kayaks, after staying for a while we then went and experienced the railway cart as it is a very steep climb up but mostly for the experience of it. there is also a gift shop at the top of the railway cliff. definitely would recommend visiting this place.

I googled things to do in near Torquay this came up, less than 2 miles away but the hills phew. It's flat along the clifftop road. Great views walking to it and worth it for only few pounds each way. Leads to nice beach with shop, restaurant, weather ruined it a bit for me but fairly quiet sheltered beach. I'd go again.

Love this place coming here for 38 years never gets boring many changes over the years but most good the cliff railway is the best great views and still only 2.50 a ride

Best way by far to get up from the beach, these things are great and a worthwhile piece of heritage to keep going so recommend a visit as the beach is also good woth and excellent kayak hire place that does great tours of the coastline

Been coming here since I was a toddler, love it. Always good to get a small and a wave as the down one passes the up one.

Lovely statue located on Torquay harbour..

Nice to see her statue 👍🏻

Agatha Christie’s statue right at the heart of Torquay.

Interesting part of Torquay's and the nation's literary history.

Amazing.

This is outside and good to see for anyone interested in Agatha Christie.

Perfect place to get the bag after the clubs shut

If you like to read about several notorious criminals then there's plenty of reading material here!! Largely newspaper exerpts, prison reports & letters. A few video clips to watch of news reports etc as you go round. It's in a musty dirty basement but adds character in its own weird way. Friendly enough man on the entrance that gives you insight to some recently captured most wanted criminals as well as a few still at large. It seems rather like someone's own personal collection got a bit out of hand so they had to open a museum. Depending on how much reading of excepts and watching video clips you want to do you allow 45mins to 90mins max to see everything

My husband and I visited here yesterday. Very reasonable price to get in As we are pensioners. The first thing that hit you was the smell, not in a nasty way , it added to the experience, it made it feel like a dark prison cell which was fitting as the first thing we stumbled across was a prison cell. We spent a long time looking at all the interesting exhibits. It was a small museum but packed full of interesting things, some very gruesome accounts of murders. There is a small room showing interviews from Fred West, Denis Neilson and Charles Bronson. A real eye opener was the tiniest mobile phone that is smuggled into prison, you can tell how tiny it is if you see that is a normal size phone charger in photo. The chair of torture, didn't want to sit on that one🤣 I would certainly recommend for an interesting couple of hours.

This is a real crime….well the price is! Sad to say it really smells of cat pee and the place is filthy. There were some ‘curious’ exhibits including a tooth brush, an array of policeman’s buttons, not to mention Ronnie Biggs teeth, supposedly. The displays were epitomised by the bust of Laurel and Hardy (Kray Twins) and a mannequin of Freddie Mercury….sorry Charles Bronson. Have to say the highlight was the soundtrack to a film showing Fred West’s victims to Westlife’s banger Flying Without Wings. I’m sure there is a market for this sort of place, but it’s just not for me.

We visited the museum today. Me, my daughter and 11 year old grandson. We really enjoyed it. So much content and in depth stories of criminals. Police equipment over the years. I would definitely go back.. minus my grandson who got bored. He is a bit too young I feel.

The place is filthy. You cant see in the cases as the glass was so dirty. Honestly dont go, its so expensive. The smell, the lack of anything authentic. The same story told time and time again. If you like charles bronson, the great train robbery, time and time again. Awful, the worst exerience ever

Great little place, full of interesting artifacts, exhibited and information, the collator has clearly spent time sourcing materials for this little museum. It shows a time when crime was actually illegal in Britain, where criminals were punished for their crimes. And of course the whole venue is in a WWII air raid shelter, adding an even better experience. Price could be a little cheaper mind, 8.95, no concessions for disabled, and from a mobility point of view, at least some of the exhibits were up some stairs. Of course you also had to get down some stairs to enter and I don't think it should be changed as those stairs would have been used by people with wartime disabilities as a matter of life and death. Take your time, take someone to help you and enjoy the experience.

There are a lot of great pieces to see and some interesting facts however it did seem like a tribute to Charles Bronson/ Salvador. There also seemed to be a lot of opinions rather than facts. Its smelt damp and wasn’t very clean, there were no toilets and no escape room ( even though stated on brochure and website) It did feel like a ‘waste’ of £25 ( family pass) unfortunately.

Beautiful scenery. It starts from car park next to Premier Inn and ends behind the Arcade. Very short walk across but worth going up to see fantastic view of sea front. You can walk down the steps to main road and to promenade. We did one big loop back to car park.

Visited here (31/05/24) Truly amazing views from here. A long walk up the many steps but it was worth it. There are a few benches on the way up that you can stop and rest at. Make sure you take plenty of photos here. Great opportunity. Lots of colourful plants on the way up.

There is a lot of steps up and down but well worth the effort to get some spectacular views of Torquay beach, bay and harbour. Clean well maintained benches to sit down and take in the views

Lovely views across Torbay on a beautiful sunny day this really is a must if you haven't done it before. Me and the wife joined the walk on Sheddon Hill just above the foot bridge and walked as far as the Princess Theatre,this was as far as we could go as the workmen were cutting back the shrubs and plants so the rest of the path was closed.I believe it goes as far as Fleet Walk so we'll probably do that next time and I imagine it's a lot easier walking down than up! That said the views are stunning, give it a go.

Great views over the harbour, lovely master bedroom and a spacious lounge diner. The only downside is the main bedroom, it has a bath with a shower head that has no shower screen or fixture for the shower so you have to hold it at all times. It's ok if you're an octopus and you don't mind the floor getting wet.

Stunning views and amazing walk!

Great vantage point to see the beautiful bay of Torquay.

We had the most incredible time on the Coastal Tour on the RIB yesterday, we were very fortunate with the weather which always helps but it wouldn't need to be a fair weather trip providing you're wrapped up appropriately! We had a fabulous guide who had the perfect balance of looking after our safety and making sure we had fun. He was very knowledgable about the local area which was great for me as a local and my friend as a tourist. We saw lots of seals, birds and jellyfish.. no dolphins on this occasion but the thrill of the boat means that you don't leave with any disappointment. Meet at a handy booth on the Marina and there's step free access down to the boat. Bags can be left safely at the booth. It can be chilly out on the water, even in fine weather so bring a layer. You can take photos and stop to admire whatever shows up! I would thoroughly recommend the trip and we will be rebooking for sure.

Amazing trip that I can highly recommend. Great value for money with the experience you get. Our guide made the tour very entertaining and informative at the same time. many thanks for a great afternoon out!

“Dolphins and donuts!” Fabulous trip out today in Torquay. The skipper, Greg, had a great knowledge of the local area and wildlife…and a great rapport. Felt totally safe, great commentary and visited some lovely places seeing gulls, guillemots and fortunate enough to be visited by a pod of dolphins which was glorious to watch in the sun. The journey back to port was memorable with my son loving the fast boat and “donuts” before returning to the harbour. Fantastic trip which will be remembered. My thanks to the team.

We did the coastal trip. Great way to spend an hour! What an experience. We saw a family of risso's dolphins. We were at the front of the boat and it was a great view. Already want to book another trip!

Genuine, amazing experience - whizzing across the bay, into coves and checking out the lesser known areas. Tonnes of wildlife, and a few swimming, special visitors came to say hello! Would 100% recommend, it's worth it!

Loved the whole experience, Greg the skipper was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. This trip was amazing and well worth the money. Recommended.

Wonderful trip. I would highly recommend. The team were really helpful, fun, friendly and knowledgeable. We heard some fascinating facts about the points of interest visited during the cruise. We even saw some dolphins which was magical. We had a lovely time. It was an unforgettable experience for us all - many thanks to the crew for such a fun filled excursion.

Good views, great place to watch the sunset.

Thatchers Point… Very lovely location set up in the what I like to call it “The Beverly Hills of England”. It took a lot of strain out of my 1993 BMW 318is (alpine white) when visiting Devon back in August 2022… However it was very much worth it because the view and ambiance was tremendous! A lovely stroll down the hill into the hedges and then you’ll see Thatcher’s Rock! A lovely walk and it totally costs nothing which is rare nowadays. If you’re in the area and haven’t seen it before, I’d highly recommend putting a visit on your agenda. 🤗

Great views and a wonderful nature ramble along the coastal path, the dogs had a great time running along here! Easy to get to off the road, even better on the path we took, which needs good footwear as it can be muddy, it is rocky with steps but worth it for the views

Highly recommend visiting this place, amazing views I could have stayed all day... If you carry on up the hill of the rd instead of walking straight down the grass, you can take a the longer walk to the viewpoint which is along the cliffs edge where you get to see even more fantastic views along the way. We had actually taken that path by mistake, best mistake ever ❤

Thatcher point is a beautiful spot in Torbay, there is a gentle walk down to the viewpoint. You can see for miles left or right of the rock. The rock is a nesting spot of seagulls and they can regularly be seen circling the rock itself.

In love with this place, totally lost with nature in this trail and view point. Nice place to trek. It was brilliant weather and could totally get lost with the serenity of this place

Absolutely beautiful. I love to visit here on weekdays when it’s very quiet.

Princess Gardens in Torquay is a lovely, well-maintained park, perfect for a relaxing visit. The park is open 24/7, so you can enjoy it any time. It features a beautiful fountain and is a great spot for both relaxation and for children to play. Many visitors appreciate its peaceful atmosphere and central location.

These gardens, originally planted on land reclaimed from the sea, offer a pleasant respite from the bustle of the town and the harbour, with lawns, flowerbeds designed in beautiful patterns, and splendid coastal views. I did miss the Mediterranean feel of the exotic palms that were flourishing here last time I visited several years ago, but I noticed that new young palms and other saplings have been planted to replace them. There's a big wheel, a war memorial, and an ornate Victorian fountain that has recently been restored. Ample seating. Conveniently close to cafes, refreshment kiosks, and the other seafront attractions. A nice place to relax with an ice-cream and watch the world go by.

Beautiful, well kept gardens. Lovely for a walk or picnic especially in the nicer weather (such was the case when we were there).

Nice garden overlooking the harbour. I was there in March, when it still was cold, but probably in summer it is a perfect place to walk and enjoy the views of the coast.

What beautiful gardens right on the dockside. You can see a lot of effort is taken with the design and maintenance of this attraction. The grass is well cut and the flowers are in beautiful patterns. There is a lovely fountain in the middle too that still works. A joy to behold

A very pleasant garden where you can spend nice time with your family😀

A nice place to just relax and chill. Beautiful flowers and plenty of benches to sit on.

Train ride was a good way to take elderly mother round Torquay. However, zero thought put into safety when boarding her (didn't bother telling us about the ramp). Also, called ahead to check departure time and once confirmed waited 30 mins at a nearby cafe, arrived at at stop to watch the driver pull away 15 mins early. Annoying. Don't count on the timetable.

It's only £7 each so we didn't expect too much. A reasonable trip around Torquay and the staff were friendly. There is a recorded commentary which is quite interesting. I've deducted 2 stars because the driver interrupted the commentary with his own unintelligible ramblings which spoiled it. He does also advertise his cheap accommodation in Thailand.

Saw a train leave, so waited for the next one almost an hour later at 3.05. It arrived late. The lady told us they weren't doing another trip as not enough people to go on it! What a waste of our time and a real let down. If someone was waiting for the hop on hop off, they may have struggled to get back down the hill on foot. Very poor service. I wouldn't risk it.

My family thoroughly enjoyed the experience and seeing part of Tourquay.

It was 45 minutes late and they were persuading people to get off early on the final run so that they didn't have to bother to do the whole run. As we got off the final words we heard from the staff were: Driver to conductor, "do you want a lift home?" Conductor to driver, "no. I'm just off in here for a dump." How charming. Sums up Torquay really.

Hopeless waited 40 mons for no show train, don't try phone you just get garbled message. Honestly don't waste your time or monry

Absolute crap, basically showing you what you've already seen just by walking about. Don't waste your time and money on this rubbish.

Rather expensive, but good views lover the bay

Great experience with good views.

Quite pricy but does give good views. Pods are air-conditioned which is a huge bonus in summer.

I’m a Wheelchair user and I can’t get To the car because of one stupid step

We got married in this gorgeous place, grounds are stunning and the staff are wonderful. Highly recommend a visit, lovely café and unique little shops in the grounds along with lovely walks to the ponds .

We visit this lovely area caught in time with it's thatched cottages often, and I would recommend you take a look. It has chocolate box charm. Interesting walks where we spotted a kingfisher bird. Places to eat, and craft shops with people working in them, so it makes it interesting.A beautiful rose garden to sit and relax inside, as it has a walled garden.

Beautiful grounds, the wedding area we were in needed some works doing to tidy it up a bit. But it was a lovely ceremony and great location for photos if the weather allows

Absolutely gorgeous place, set within a beautiful country park, walkable from Torquay sea front. Lots to see and do with lovely craft shops and demonstrations and plenty of eating facilities.

An interesting place with a number of arts and crafts type outlets, unfortunately many closed during our visit. The grounds are very well kept and a joy to walk around, the church is worth a visit also.

Loved our visit here. Beautiful grounds, teas rooms, pub, cafe and manor house. Craft shops are worth a visit especially the glass blowing studio. Lots of pay and display parking. No entrance fee.

Beautiful setting with very well kept grounds. Wonderful specimen trees, especially the magnolias at this time of year. There was a fantastic sense of the history of the place. A choice of places for refreshments, although we didn't try any this time. The number of craft outlets seemed reduced and it was a shame the toilets in the car park were locked so there were only facilities for customers of the eating establishments

I wanted to know about Sunday bus services to Babbacombe and Cockington, so I popped into this visitor information centre, conveniently located on the harbourfront. The lady behind the counter was not only very pleasant and friendly, she provided me with all the info I needed about how often the buses run, and where I could catch them. There were plenty of free leaflets about local attractions, maps, and some interesting guidebooks about Devon (I bought three). You can also buy Agatha Christie themed gifts and souvenirs, as well as some of her murder mysteries.

Good source of information and everything Torquay/Torbay. Friendly and helpful

So helpful. Great suggestion, wrote down information for me. Even advised on the bus routes.

Tourist information services seemed to be non-existent, including information points at the bus station. We found the lady in the guildhall, Totnes most informative.

Wonderful place to visit. Sun, sea, sandy beaches, great range of shops and cafés. And yachts.

Loved my Agatha Christie tour… almost like the books.

Fabulous place. Staff are welcoming and helpful. Even teenagers liked it. Full of ideas for everyone.

A Standout Staple of Devon! We've been coming to this fantastic café for a couple of years now, and have always enjoyed the food and the friendly staff. My wife always orders their excellent kedgeree, which is one of their best dishes in our opinion, as it's very well balanced with seasonings and ingredients. I've sampled most of their main menu items, all of which are great. Today they had a special burger with a Devon blue-cheese , which I had to try. I have to say this was the highlight for me, as the entire burger was perfectly seasoned and cooked; I believe this was the best restaurant burger I've had in a very long time! The place is small, but don't let it fool you. The food is outstanding, and their cocktails are awesome. I'm looking forward to enjoying one of their tapas movie nights!

Blue Walnut Cafe is a exceptional place for Breakfast and Brunch . It has a varied menu to fill most needs . The price is reasonable too and the service is outstanding. An absolute must if your stopping nearby.

What a fabulous little hidden gem! Had the cheese ploughmans sitting in the lovely garden, heaven, great food and friendly staff. You really need to check this place out 😋

Lovely little cosy local cafe. Good food and very attentive staff👌

Great food in a lovely setting with attentive and friendly staff

Fantastic service, cute quaint cafe with a surprising variety in their menu!

A great independent cafe, quality ingredients, great tasting food and good service.

Food parcel was held at Torquay CSP, and did not get the card to pay the fee and collect. Got info from the sender about where the parcel is held. But CSP is open only for two hours in the morning, and it's too late. No chance of collecting my parcel, now will be spoilt food.

I have been charged extra for birthday card and asked for refund. I have sent proof but have now received e mail saying contact details not the same. I now have two reference numbers for same complaint. System is designed to be difficult and put people off.

I've worked for Royal mail so I know how it works before the 'standard' copy/paste response. It discusts me that I wait for a 24hr tracked parcel only for a notification saying nobody home for re-attempt tomorrow. All this when I was IN sat literally by the porch door 2mtrs away when supposedly delivery attempt made. Delivery driver has clearly tapped 'No answer' tab on the zebra pda. Unlike Amazon where this can only happen within the geomapping zone (approx 20mtr radius of front door) royal mail unfortunately doesn't use this technology and the driver can just swipe it off back at the depot which clearly happens. Driver simply ran out of time today but its very frustrating when paying extra for a tracked 24. With this happening on a Friday it now will likely not be delivered until Monday. Thanks royal mail as always, more so the particular driver who has let there team down and reputation.

Parcel was left on doorstep and stolen. A doorstep is not a suitable safeplace. Also doesn't even put the right address on the app when I choose it.

3 time these cowboys said they have run into issues whilst trying to make a delivery on 3 separate occasions. First time called head office to complain and heard nothing back(wasn't surprised tbh) 6 people live in our house multiple dogs that can hear a fart in a rave also our bay windows looks upon the road and front door, also the fact you're expecting the package so ready waiting along with the constant updates its impossible to miss. Yet a van never shows or a person on foot. Very convenient on a sunday for the jobs worth driver to pick nd choose what he can be bothered to deliver and the rest of us just get an email saying they tried but couldn't raise anyone. What a load of rubbish. Poor service, idiot employees who couldn't give a dam as long as they are out the door by a set time on a sunday morning. Time to hang up the uniform boys and get on the old rock and roll clearly working isn't for you.

My husband's BRP was about to come and he has shift so I wait at my address to collect. I wrote my number and his name and an instruction to call to deliver his BRP on my door. They neither deliver the item nor called me. I don't think this is fair. My flat mates told me he came out of the van and saw the paper on the door and suddenly get into to the van and gone. This happened today.

They don't know how to use their own system for a return via amazon, some condescending guy at front desk with the customer skills of a (you know what). Spoke with Amazon who confirmed they should know how to complete a return and they are just not doing it correctly.

Good music venue. Accessible main stage with a balcony, or a smaller stage room in the attic. A bar on each of the 2 levels of the main area but no draft drinks in the attic.

Nice venue, not overly big , very hot in there! Holds 1500 people, I believe. Definitely will go back to watch many more bands!

Burn it down festival was awesome, such a good event, great bands, good value and a safe and secure environment for everyone. See you next year

Coming again may 24th to watch the dealers play. Went last year in Exmouth. Looking forward to THE FOUNDRY can't wait ,great venue 😍 for a GREAT REGGAE NIGHT... everyone has to experience the foundry..Great staff and fantastic team members 👏 👌 👍 😀 see ya on 24th ......

For a venue that pulls in crowds for some pretty decent bands, running an event in a 32° heatwave at full capacity, with no air con, is poor, shoddy, cheapskate and avaricious. Cradle of Filth were phenomenal, but im reviewing the venue not the band. Large numbers of guests had to miss the supporting band because it was impossible to stay inside in the heat, without getting heat exhaustion. Compared to venues I've been in that have air con, this is a cheap skate typical Torquay on a budget effort.

Tried out a day disco that my friend had a spare ticket for (had been moved from "Decades" for some reason) - the drinks were exorbitant & I was short-changed. But in any case I only lasted about 40mins - this must be the LOUDEST disco on the planet!!! Extreme doesn't begin to describe.. Made yr head wanna fall off!! Decibels could be lowered by about 1000 and still be well loud enough for dancing! Won't be back. Ever. My friend too.

Went here to see cradle of filth and wow what a venue , the staff ,security can't fault them ,place was amazing , my ears were ringing next day for hours but it was worth it

Absolutely beautiful property. The hosts were a beautiful couple welcoming with a warm smile and some home cooked Rocky road and fudge. We also enjoyed the fruit cake that was packed with love for our journey home. Most beautiful highlight was the fresh flower displays all across the place and extraordinary hospitality. It truly felt like a nice holiday with such beautiful ambiance in the property. Highly recommend it and would choose over any other chain hotels. We also got accepted last minute and were slightly late to arrive, we got a comfortable night stay, without any fuss. Walking distance from train station and central.

Felt like home from the very first second. The room for three, although not the largest, was fully equipped including a freezer containing freshly filtered water and Debbie's handmade fudge. The garden has a nice seating area which we used on both evenings of our stay. Debbie and Rich are perfect hosts. Highly recommended B&B

It’s fantastic little Bed and breakfast. The host are so wonderful, friendly and welcoming. It’s hosted by a husband and wife. They were so helpful throughout our stay and before our stay even started. As we arrived to the B&B, both husband and wife greeted us with open arms which is so nice to see. You don’t often get that sort of welcome. The place itself is so cute and modern. All the room includes smart Tv, Alexa’s. Of course, the most important, it includes FUDGE! The fudges are homemade and fantastic. The B&B includes a really well maintained garden. It’s full of all sorts of vegetables, flowers and includes a pond. The price was relatively cheap compared to the other B&B’s. The place is really close to the beach, about 15 mins walk and amenities are so close. We were provided with such a personal service.If you are looking for a really nice B&B while in Torquay, this is a great option.

This place is a real gem in Torquay. The owners Debbie and Rich ensure you have everything you need to have an amazing stay. The decor is perfect and the array of fresh flowers add to the already amazing accommodation. The rooms are bright and airy and have everything you could possibly need including some very delicious home made tasty treats. Breakfast is cooked to order with an excellent menu to choose from, although if there is something extra you would like Debbie will happily provide it. The grounds are well maintained and car parking is off road. Torquay Town centre is a pleasant 15 minute stroll and there is plenty to eat, see and experience in the local area all within walking distance. We had an amazing 4 night stay made special by the care Debbie and Rich gave us. I can't wait for our next visit as I know it will be amazing. Thank you Debbie and Rich.

We had a lovely stay and did not want for anything during our 2 nights, One of the best private hotels we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean room, comfortable beds. With lots of little extras in the room! Debbie and Richard are excellent hosts nothing is too much trouble. . Excellent breakfast choices. and a parting gift of some very nice homemade fruitcake (They put a bottle of bubble in are room as we arrive on are wedding anniversary.)

You couldn't find a lovelier place to stay, everything is brand new and the place is spotless. It has a beautiful garden that you can access anytime. The breakfasts were lovely and with ample choice to choose from. By far the best part of Bentley Lodge are Debbie and Richard who own it. They go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay possible and offer great advice on places to visit. We will definitely stay here again.

My family have just spent a short stay at Bentley Lodge, Torquay. We would rate our experience as 10/10. The owners were extremely welcoming, always happy to answer any questions or provide anything extra.For instance when we requested if we could eat in the garden, they provided extra plates, napkins, cutlery and glasses instantly. The rooms were very clean and tidy, lovely addition of a fridge with milk, in glass bottles and water. Also use of a fan, hairdryer, iron etc. Breakfast was lovely, using the idea of ordering the night before and times to eat. The food was well presented, hot and delicious. Also the addition of homemade cake and fudge was lovely.

I have never had anything but a good experience at this library. Staff and volunteers are generally welcoming friendly & very helpful. During the pandemic they went above & beyond to aid people needing books. I believe it's an enabling hub for all sorts of ages and problematic lifestyles. I've been a member since coming to TQ in 1970 , and before the internet I've used it for children, my studies & career. It's forever re inventing itself to ensure they do their best for the community it serves. Gvmt local & national should cherish and support all libraries and those who work to make it such an open hearted. resourceful place to be.

Lovely place to go. The staff are incredibly helpful and the system works incredibly well. Great kids section and a nice atmosphere for everybody both young and old.

I will be honest. The main reason that I go to Torquay library is to keep my toddler busy specially during halfterms. Today we attended an event with a local children book author, Julian and read a few books. It was amazing. The staff member who was setting up the relax room was a star. She was friendly, accomodatig and had amazing skills in dealing with early year education. She made a totally different vibe in the room in compare to the previous events that we attended. I just wanted to thank her for her excellent service and ask please keep her in charge of kids events. She is really passionate about it. Torquay library's kids section needs more community base events like this. In general, I am happy with their service but unfortunately the facilities are not so great. There is always a queue for toilets and they are normally messy and smelly. The opening hours are irregular. We need library be an available option for the community without thinking if it is open this afternoon or not. The Newton Abbott library setting is a much more friendly environment for children. I hope Torquay library improves the setting in the near future and the lovely and caring community in Torbay can get together for more events in the library.

Love going to the library, very helpful and friendly staff. Very good choice of books and I don’t know what I would do without the library. Thank you for being there. It just gets better more books and staff are great.

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I have just moved to the area and was welcomed by the wonderful staff who told me about the toddler clubs they have and assisted me in printing off some paperwork. The library is a beautiful Art Deco building with an amazing atmosphere.

Just joined. What a lovely place. The staff were really friendly and helpful, great selection of books/DVDs/CDs/comics, free WiFi, computer area and only 70p for a coffee or a soup. Wow!

I agree with everyone's feedback here, Graham is a fabulous tour guide. Not only is he engaging, friendly and extremely knowledgeable, he also goes above and beyond to give you tips of other places to visit in the local area. I absolutely recommend him (and his humour). It's such a memorable tour...I took the Agatha Christie one… and one I will always remember I'm sure. Many thanks

We can't say enough wonderful things about Graham and this fabulous tour, an absolute must for any Agatha Christie fan. Graham not only covered Agatha Christie's life but also included so many interesting little known anecdotes and facts about her and her family. Graham also covered local history of Torquay, he patiently answered questions and pointed out numerous other spots of interest in this beautiful area. We were also given time to sit, rest and use facilities. The tour took over two hours which just flew by, we also had a lovely group of people on our tour. We are already planning our trip back to Torquay àt this same time next year and hopefully do another tour with Graham. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience.

This was honestly one of the best walking tours I've ever been on. I think it would be interesting to people who aren't even fans of Agatha Christie. Graham was incredibly patient with all our questions, very knowledgeable and managed to have the perfect mix of humour and silliness throughout the tour to keep it varied and interesting. He really seemed like an expert on Agatha and I felt encouraged to read more of her books and watch more of the tv adaptations. He also used pictures as well as the locations on the tour itself, which really helped to bring life and colour to the stories he told. Thank you so much Graham. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Torquay. 10 out of 10

Huge thanks to our amazing group leaders, Graham and Paul! The day was absolutely fantastic — I couldn’t be happier. I’d highly recommend everyone to experience it for themselves!

Our tour guide was Graham and what a guide he was. Tour started an hour or so before sundown and it was great to experience the history of the area and to walk a bit along the coastline as the sun began to set. 0% chance we could have experienced this on our own. Our guide showed us crucial historical bits that we would have easily walked past without noting. He paced the tour to our groups interests and speed. Thanks.

Very good experience with Graham, knowledgeable , funny, and a good guide. Would definitely recommend to those wishing to find out more on Agatha Christie the person.

We've been on 3 of the walks this year and they were all absolutely brilliant! The scenery was stunning, the information shared was so interesting, and the leaders were fantastic! We'll definitely be coming back again next year!

Nice oecofact 👍 To come close either you follow the rabbit path starting from the viewpoint ( Torquay side) or follow the coastal path for some minutes till another rabbit path (comming above the Bridge or other side).

Fell off this bloody thing last year and lost both legs. Sea breeze was pleasant however, but not pleas enough to distract me from my “crippling” error in booking a holiday on this rock. Proceed with caution, no hand rails either!!

The London Bridge Arch in Torquay is a hidden coastal gem that perfectly showcases the rugged beauty of Devon's coastline. Naturally sculpted by years of erosion, the arch is a stunning formation that frames the sea like a postcard. Reaching it feels like a mini adventure tucked away from the crowds, it offers a peaceful moment to take in the wild charm of the cliffs and waves. It's a photographer's dream and a rewarding spot for hikers and nature lovers alike. A timeless natural landmark well worth the visit.

Seen from the south west coast path #swcp nice walk, nice views.

Lovely under rated natural beauty feature. Cliff path past the Imperial Hotel, viewing point in end of path "bowl"!

Go here with your friends, it will be the best summer

Nice walk along the coastline

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