Guidebook for Torbay
Arts & Culture
This is a must see. It is a 12th Century monastery with Georgian and Victorian additions. It houses some wonderful paintings and stained glass by Burn Jones. It is also child friendly with a wonderful dressing up box and the opportunity for brass rubbings etc. Our 6 year old grand daughter says it is her favourite place. Don't miss the magnificent gardens too and the cafe..
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Einheimische empfehlenTorre Abbey
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Einheimische empfehlenThis is a must see. It is a 12th Century monastery with Georgian and Victorian additions. It houses some wonderful paintings and stained glass by Burn Jones. It is also child friendly with a wonderful dressing up box and the opportunity for brass rubbings etc. Our 6 year old grand daughter says it is her favourite place. Don't miss the magnificent gardens too and the cafe..
It is a family-friendly attraction with 3 floors of British history (Victorians, Railways, Fifties), nostalgia, authentic curiosities, interactive displays. Children absolutely love it here. They wander down Victorian cobbled streets, and hear the sights and sounds of a bygone era. There is also a first world war exhibition where you are able to walk through the trenches.
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Einheimische empfehlenBygones Victorian Museum
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Einheimische empfehlenIt is a family-friendly attraction with 3 floors of British history (Victorians, Railways, Fifties), nostalgia, authentic curiosities, interactive displays. Children absolutely love it here. They wander down Victorian cobbled streets, and hear the sights and sounds of a bygone era. There is also a first world war exhibition where you are able to walk through the trenches.
Sightseeing
Beautiful harbour surrounded by department stores, restaurants, galleries and gift shops
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Einheimische empfehlenTorquay Harbour
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Einheimische empfehlenBeautiful harbour surrounded by department stores, restaurants, galleries and gift shops
Parks & Nature
Picturesque small Devon village with a Lutyens designed pub, numerous walks and thatched cottages. Enjoy a cream tea in one of the thatched tea shops.
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Einheimische empfehlenCockington Village
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Einheimische empfehlenPicturesque small Devon village with a Lutyens designed pub, numerous walks and thatched cottages. Enjoy a cream tea in one of the thatched tea shops.
Shopping
Hoopers Department Store - Torquay
5-6 The StrandIt has a range of really high quality items.
Essentials
Welleswood has many shops and cafes. Do try the French Patisserie for a pastry and coffee, Wellies for eggs benedict and the Deli for a wonderful cooked breakfast.
Wellswood Place Post Office
Welleswood has many shops and cafes. Do try the French Patisserie for a pastry and coffee, Wellies for eggs benedict and the Deli for a wonderful cooked breakfast.
Getting Around
Debenhams
13-15 StrandBuses leave from here for many places in Devon.
Entertainment & Activities
A great, well kept place with some amazing animals and birds on display. There is a train that takes you around the place so that you can get your bearings but, be warned, there is a lot of walking involved.
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Einheimische empfehlenPaignton Zoo Environmental Park
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Einheimische empfehlenA great, well kept place with some amazing animals and birds on display. There is a train that takes you around the place so that you can get your bearings but, be warned, there is a lot of walking involved.
This model village is beautifully kept and has wonderful displays that will enthral adults and children. The 3D film shown at the start was one of the highlights for our 6 year old grand daughter.
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Einheimische empfehlenBabbacombe Model Village
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Einheimische empfehlenThis model village is beautifully kept and has wonderful displays that will enthral adults and children. The 3D film shown at the start was one of the highlights for our 6 year old grand daughter.