~Things To See and Do, Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay in Torquay~

Whether you’re looking for things to do in Torquay such as events and attractions or are planning where to stay in Torquay, you’ll find everything you need for your Torquay holiday on What's On In Torquay.com.

Attractions and Places to Visit in Torquay

From stunning coastline and award-winning beaches to a wealth of visitor attractions and some great value accommodation, the English Riviera has all the ingredients for a fabulous holiday, any time of year. Torquay is part of the UNESCO English Riviera Geopark, and there are plenty of unique prehistoric sights to spark the imagination of your little ones.

Places to Stay in Torquay

The wide range of Torquay hotels, B&Bs and self-catering means there are styles of accommodation to suit differing needs and budgets, while in nearby Babbacombe you’ll find a great collection of guest houses and boutique accommodation where you can escape from the bustle of Torquay.

Sports and Activities

From air displays to cultural events, Torquay is a seaside resort that knows how to cater for everyone’s tastes, and it certainly knows how to party, too. For water sports, fishing and sailing Torquay has a fabulous choice of beaches, while the evenings provide fine dining, theatre, cinema and star studded shows for all the family.

Golf Clubs

Whether you’re dedicating an entire trip to improving your handicap, or you’re simply keen to get stuck into a healthy but relaxing holiday activity

Golf Clubs
Babbacombe Model Village

Thousands of tiny buildings and even tinier people pack an absorbing attraction chock-full of English eccentricity

Babbacombe Model Village
Cockington Country Park

At 182 hectares, Cockington provides a welcome oasis of calm, green space, just a mile from Torquay's seafront bustle

Cockington Country Park
Water Sports

Water sport activities for all the family in and around Torbay. Water sports to suit everyone are available throughout Torquay

Water Sports
Zoo and Wildlife Parks

Paignton Zoo is not just one of the UK’s top zoos and a great day out; it is also a conservation and education charity and part of a group of zoos and charities

Zoo and Wildlife Parks
Torquay Museum

The collection at Torquay's town museum is eclectic, taking in everything from samurai suits of armour to Egyptian mummies and taxidermied butterflies

Torquay Museum

~Food and Drinks in Torquay~

Torquay have a huge range of options for food and drink. Torquay restaurants bring out the West Country flavour in a diverse range of cuisine from award winning fish and chips to internationally inspired gastronomy. Chefs in the area are spoilt for choice when it comes to locally sourced seafood and meat.

Food and Drinks

From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, Torquay is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.

The Shack

Spiritual home of some of the Best Burgers in the County. The secret to The Shack's success is all in the recipe and the good folk of Torquay know they have a cracker on their hands.
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The Church House Inn

Having stood in the quaint village of Stokeinteignhead for 800 years, The Church House has an impressive history. It menu is accompanied by a changing selection of specials.
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Amici

This stylish family-owned Italian restaurant in Torquay manages to combine authentic, traditional mediterranean food in a modern contemporary setting.
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The Elephant

A bright, informal restaurant which overlooks the beautiful Torbay harbour. The 1st restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star which it maintains today.
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~Shopping, Health & Wellbeing in Torquay~

Make sure to discover Torquay’s diverse neighbourhoods, from tranquil suburbs to central areas full of shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Shopping & Fashion in Torquay

Torquay has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.

Health & Wellbeing in Torquay

Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around Torquay. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in Torquay’s best beauty salons.

~What’s on in Torquay the versatile website!~

We have people visiting our website from all over the country and helping them have a good time in Torquay. Using our What's On In Torquay website you can explore the best places to visit, things to do, hotels, restaurants and much more! We even have an online business directory where you can search for the services of various trades people and many other sectors.