Guidebook for Torquay
Arts & Culture
Torquay Museum gives in an insight into the history of the area but also has fantastic seasonal exhibitions which often means it punches above its weight as a small regional museum
42 locals recommend
Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe RoadTorquay Museum gives in an insight into the history of the area but also has fantastic seasonal exhibitions which often means it punches above its weight as a small regional museum
This was the holiday home of Agatha Christie who was born and grew up in Torquay. It's a superb place she escaped to for rest and relaxation.
132 locals recommend
Greenway House
This was the holiday home of Agatha Christie who was born and grew up in Torquay. It's a superb place she escaped to for rest and relaxation.
Privately owned theatre perched up on the cliffs, home to a variety show that runs most of the year... Only a fifteen minute walk from the apartment or else five minutes by car, taxi or bus.
56 locals recommend
Babbacombe Theatre
Babbacombe Downs RoadPrivately owned theatre perched up on the cliffs, home to a variety show that runs most of the year... Only a fifteen minute walk from the apartment or else five minutes by car, taxi or bus.
Shopping
Hoopers is one of the country's few remaining small chains of Department stores. Following a recent refit, the apartment has shaken of a rather dowdy image and is chic and classy. the restaurant has wonderful views across Torquay harbour.
42 locals recommend
Hoopers Department Store - Torquay
5-6 StrandHoopers is one of the country's few remaining small chains of Department stores. Following a recent refit, the apartment has shaken of a rather dowdy image and is chic and classy. the restaurant has wonderful views across Torquay harbour.
Entertainment & Activities
The Princess Theatre has a packed programme of shows all year round including lots of touring productions of West End Hits
94 locals recommend
Princess Theatre
Torbay RoadThe Princess Theatre has a packed programme of shows all year round including lots of touring productions of West End Hits
This cinema is quite an experience. Don't be put off by the fact that it looks run down and appears to be something an episode of Scooby Doo. It is one of the cheapest cinemas in the country and endearingly eccentric.
16 locals recommend
Central Cinema Torquay
29 Abbey RdThis cinema is quite an experience. Don't be put off by the fact that it looks run down and appears to be something an episode of Scooby Doo. It is one of the cheapest cinemas in the country and endearingly eccentric.
Babbacombe Theatre
Babbacombe Downs RoadFood Scene
Superb restaurant with great food often locally sourced. Service is superb.
14 locals recommend
The Waddling Duck Bistro
35 Ilsham RdSuperb restaurant with great food often locally sourced. Service is superb.
On The Rocks Restaurant
Torbay RoadThe Thatched Tavern
Steep HillParks & Nature
Cockington is a green space right in the of The English Riviera. There is a village which is picture postcard pretty and the country park at the heart of which sits the Court which was the home of the Mallock family. On a summer day there is nothing like a stroll around the park and idling some time at the craft studios located immediately behind the Court.
18 locals recommend
Cockington
Cockington is a green space right in the of The English Riviera. There is a village which is picture postcard pretty and the country park at the heart of which sits the Court which was the home of the Mallock family. On a summer day there is nothing like a stroll around the park and idling some time at the craft studios located immediately behind the Court.
Exceptional views back across the bay towards Torquay and out towards Lyme Regis and Dorset. Has the added interest of amazing Napoleonic fortifications.
73 locals recommend
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadExceptional views back across the bay towards Torquay and out towards Lyme Regis and Dorset. Has the added interest of amazing Napoleonic fortifications.
Essentials
Only a six or seven minute walk from The Muntham Apartments this is the easiest place to pick up groceries. The quality of its goods is a reflection of the upmarket Wellswood it is situated in.
18 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Torquay - Ilsham Road
5-7 Wellswood AveOnly a six or seven minute walk from The Muntham Apartments this is the easiest place to pick up groceries. The quality of its goods is a reflection of the upmarket Wellswood it is situated in.
Getting Around
For anyone using buses around The Bay, Torquay harbour is a key focal point. If you are unable to get directly to your destination on a single bus then the chances are that a change at Torquay harbour will get you there on two buses.
The harbour is also where the boat companies operate from seasonally. This is roughly from April to the end of October.
50 locals recommend
Torquay Harbour
For anyone using buses around The Bay, Torquay harbour is a key focal point. If you are unable to get directly to your destination on a single bus then the chances are that a change at Torquay harbour will get you there on two buses.
The harbour is also where the boat companies operate from seasonally. This is roughly from April to the end of October.
By the side of Paignton mainline railway station is the station for the Dartmouth steam railway.
Paignton Railway Station
Great Western RoadBy the side of Paignton mainline railway station is the station for the Dartmouth steam railway.