Guidebook for Torquay
Arts & Culture
Lovely theatre opened in 1961, hosting a wide variety of shows throughout the year!
94 locals recommend
Princess Theatre
Torbay RoadLovely theatre opened in 1961, hosting a wide variety of shows throughout the year!
A fine art gallery that promotes Devon artists. Has a selection of specialist classes and nights, including comedy, poetry and art.
20 locals recommend
Artizan Gallery
7 Lucius StA fine art gallery that promotes Devon artists. Has a selection of specialist classes and nights, including comedy, poetry and art.
Promises to be a great night out that offers something for everyone. Varying from well known classics and thrillers, to comedies and ground- breaking works.
31 locals recommend
The Little Theatre
Saint Mark's RoadPromises to be a great night out that offers something for everyone. Varying from well known classics and thrillers, to comedies and ground- breaking works.
A professional venue that is renowned for wowing audiences with their highly acclaimed variety shows.
56 locals recommend
Babbacombe Theatre
Babbacombe Downs RoadA professional venue that is renowned for wowing audiences with their highly acclaimed variety shows.
Food Scene
Pier Point Restaurant and Bar
Torbay RoadBeautiful setting overlooking the bay
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadGreat new bar and restaurant with lovely views across the bay!
Spacious and friendly bar and restaurant on Torquay's seaftont, only moments from the apartment, and next to Le Bistrot Pierre!
53 locals recommend
Visto Lounge
Torbay RoadSpacious and friendly bar and restaurant on Torquay's seaftont, only moments from the apartment, and next to Le Bistrot Pierre!
Delicious fresh food in a fantastic location with a friendly atmosphere
28 locals recommend
Rockfish - Torquay
Victoria ParadeDelicious fresh food in a fantastic location with a friendly atmosphere
Michelin stared fine dining room and and relaxed brasserie in Torquay. Head chef Simon Hulstone.
50 locals recommend
The Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon HillMichelin stared fine dining room and and relaxed brasserie in Torquay. Head chef Simon Hulstone.
Great fish restaurant! Book in advance as it's very popular!
62 locals recommend
No 7 Fish Bistro & Wine Bar
7 Beacon HillGreat fish restaurant! Book in advance as it's very popular!
Torquay Harbour
Torquay Harbourside cafe's & restauants
Enjoy a fine cuisine meal with your family and friends at the beach front location of the Cary Arms!
56 locals recommend
Cary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe BeachEnjoy a fine cuisine meal with your family and friends at the beach front location of the Cary Arms!
Shopping
Nightingale Close station
Shopping Park with Sainsbury's, M&S, outlet shopping and more!
Hoopers Department Store - Torquay
5-6 StrandHooper's Department Store
Sightseeing
Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey is a historic building and art gallery in Torquay
A prehistoric cave, home of ancient humans, award winning visitor attraction in Torquay - with tours, shop, café and visitor centre.
135 locals recommend
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham RdA prehistoric cave, home of ancient humans, award winning visitor attraction in Torquay - with tours, shop, café and visitor centre.
Fun for young and old, with 4D cinema experience! Capture a tiny snapshot of England's green and pleasant land in this fun family attraction
150 locals recommend
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueFun for young and old, with 4D cinema experience! Capture a tiny snapshot of England's green and pleasant land in this fun family attraction
Offers fantastic views over the bay whilst being covered in a selection of exotic plants in the number of different gardens.
16 locals recommend
Rock Walk
Rock WalkOffers fantastic views over the bay whilst being covered in a selection of exotic plants in the number of different gardens.
A village that is surrounded by the picturesque Cockington Country Park. What's more is the Country Park is free to walk around and take in the beautiful features associated with a formal garden.
58 locals recommend
Cockington Court
Cockington LaneA village that is surrounded by the picturesque Cockington Country Park. What's more is the Country Park is free to walk around and take in the beautiful features associated with a formal garden.
Hopes Nose
Great fishing & views!
Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Babbacombe Downs RoadGreat views overlooking Oddicombe Beach.
Everything Else
Torre Abbey Sands
Torbay RoadTorquay's central beach, great for families!
Entertainment & Activities
AMF Bowling Torquay
Torwood StreetFamily fun with ten-pin bowling!
Famous for its penguins, Torquay's coastal zoo with restaurant/café, and plenty to explore!
64 locals recommend
Living Coasts
1 Beacon HillFamous for its penguins, Torquay's coastal zoo with restaurant/café, and plenty to explore!
Torquay's Indoor beach, with waves leisure pool, gym facilities, restaurant and more. Makes for a perfect day in the bay, come rain or shine!
46 locals recommend
Riviera International Centre
Chestnut AvenueTorquay's Indoor beach, with waves leisure pool, gym facilities, restaurant and more. Makes for a perfect day in the bay, come rain or shine!
Totally dog friendly between Oct - 1st May and all year round at the far end from the café, scuba diving, toilets.
Meadfoot Sea Road
Meadfoot Sea RoadTotally dog friendly between Oct - 1st May and all year round at the far end from the café, scuba diving, toilets.
Quasar Elite
43 Torwood StProvides an atmospheric gaming arena and infa red laser guns.
A fantastic play area for escaping the rain with plenty to do for children of all ages.
12 locals recommend
The Rainbow Funhouse
A fantastic play area for escaping the rain with plenty to do for children of all ages.
A host of both scaled down and full size models that are all set in realistic scenes, perfect for learning about about these amazing creatures in their natural habitats.
42 locals recommend
Torquay's Dinosaur World
3 Victoria ParadeA host of both scaled down and full size models that are all set in realistic scenes, perfect for learning about about these amazing creatures in their natural habitats.
A museum that takes visitors back through 400 million years of time, with a lot to see for both adults and children alike.
44 locals recommend
Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe RdA museum that takes visitors back through 400 million years of time, with a lot to see for both adults and children alike.
Fantastic fun for all the family with a lot of interesting displays that portray life from Victorian Times.
30 locals recommend
Bygones Victorian Museum
Fore StreetFantastic fun for all the family with a lot of interesting displays that portray life from Victorian Times.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favourite bars and restaurants, perfect for sitting in the sun and enjoying a drink and some food!
29 locals recommend
The Offshore Bar and Restaurant
13-14 Vaughan RdOne of our favourite bars and restaurants, perfect for sitting in the sun and enjoying a drink and some food!
Another popular Torquay bar with pool tables also & live music on dedicated evenings.
11 locals recommend
Apple and Parrot
17 StrandAnother popular Torquay bar with pool tables also & live music on dedicated evenings.
Cafe Mambo
Roof top bar & new restaurant overlooking the harbour in Torquay.
Meadfoot Beach
The perfect place to enjoy a drink while looking out to sea.