Guidebook for Torquay
Parks & Nature
Set in an award-winning country park a mile away from the seafront, Cockington Court is an historic manor house with over twenty craft studios, tea rooms, walled art garden, tudor rose garden, contemporary art gallery.
71 locals recommend
Cockington Village
Set in an award-winning country park a mile away from the seafront, Cockington Court is an historic manor house with over twenty craft studios, tea rooms, walled art garden, tudor rose garden, contemporary art gallery.
Founded in 1196, Torre Abbey tells the story of 800 years of history, from life in a medieval monastery, through its dissolution by Henry VIII, the Torre Abbey’s award-winning garden is famed for exuberant plantings of herbaceous perennials, roses and dahlias set around the Abbey ruins. The Palm House contains tropical and sub-tropical plants including endangered palms from Kew Gardens, with bananas, pineapples and tropical flowers.
102 locals recommend
Torre Abbey
Founded in 1196, Torre Abbey tells the story of 800 years of history, from life in a medieval monastery, through its dissolution by Henry VIII, the Torre Abbey’s award-winning garden is famed for exuberant plantings of herbaceous perennials, roses and dahlias set around the Abbey ruins. The Palm House contains tropical and sub-tropical plants including endangered palms from Kew Gardens, with bananas, pineapples and tropical flowers.
Sightseeing
institute beach is a quiet little cove backed by red sandstone cliffs, which is tucked away on Torquay's seafront road. The beach is made up of sand, shingle and rocks and at low tide interesting rock pools are exposed, great for families. Institute beach is right next to Livermead sands and is accessed by a set of steps off Cliff Road.
Institute Beach
institute beach is a quiet little cove backed by red sandstone cliffs, which is tucked away on Torquay's seafront road. The beach is made up of sand, shingle and rocks and at low tide interesting rock pools are exposed, great for families. Institute beach is right next to Livermead sands and is accessed by a set of steps off Cliff Road.
The Royal Terrace Gardens, known locally as Rock Walk, are situated beneath the towering cliff of Waldon Hill, which overlooks the sea front, and is one of the Wonders of Torquay.
Rock Walk is a network of paths with Mediterranean planting throughout. Also from here, you are greeted to magnificent views of the princess, the Harbour and as far away as Berry Head.
16 locals recommend
Rock Walk
Rock WalkThe Royal Terrace Gardens, known locally as Rock Walk, are situated beneath the towering cliff of Waldon Hill, which overlooks the sea front, and is one of the Wonders of Torquay.
Rock Walk is a network of paths with Mediterranean planting throughout. Also from here, you are greeted to magnificent views of the princess, the Harbour and as far away as Berry Head.
Shopping
Fleet Walk
Fleet StreetTotnes is a charming Devon town with a bustling main street and a regular market. Totnes has regular outdoor markets on Fridays and Saturday.
351 locals recommend
Totnes
Totnes is a charming Devon town with a bustling main street and a regular market. Totnes has regular outdoor markets on Fridays and Saturday.
Food Scene
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadGreat food and views.
Pier Point Restaurant and Bar
Torbay RoadVisto Lounge
Torbay RoadDrinks & Nightlife
Abbey Sands
Torbay RoadCocktail bars and restaurants.
Torquay Harbour
Bars, restaurants and live music.