Babbacombe Model Village
One of Torquay’s most popular attractions is Babbacombe Model Village, which has been open to the public for almost 50 years. Set in 4 acres of beautiful and award winning gardens, Babbacombe Model Village has an abundance of things to see and do. Hundreds of models from all eras are on display alongside stunning streams,
Babbacombe Theatre
The Babbacombe Theatre in Torquay, Devon has been providing fantastic shows and theatre productions since the 1930’s and has the longest running summer season in England, lasting a full nine months. The theatre itself was refurbished in 2009, when it’s 600 seats were refurbished and restored and the beautiful, original parquet floor received some attention
Cockington
Cockington Gardens is set within the grounds of Cockingham Country Park in the picturesque village of Cockington and is only 1 mile from the sea front. Now managed by the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, the gardens are a popular attraction for both visitors and locals. The park offers ornamental lakes, woodlands and formal garden
Riviera Cocktails
THE ROOFTOP BAR, CAFÉ MAMBO, TORQUAY (home of the English Riviera Cocktail) The new Rooftop Bar at Café Mambo overlooking Torquay Harbour is home to the first ever English Riviera Cocktail. With some of the best views in town, it is a very special place to wind down after a day out in this popular
Agatha Christie Mile
Starting from the Torquay tourist information centre on the harbour side in Torquay you can retrace the steps of the life of Agatha Christie, a famous writer that is well known and spent a large proportion of her life in the Torquay area. Born on 15 September 1890, Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie nee Miller,
Miss England Competition coming to Torquay
Miss England Thursday 13th to Monday 17th June, 2013 The Miss England competition is the most respected beauty title in England and the Riviera International Centre is very excited to be hosting this 5 day event in June. About Miss England: Miss England is the only competition in the country to send its winner to
Paignton Zoo Reptiel Evening
Leap, Walk & Talk Reptile & Amphibian Evening Tour Wednesday 27th February from 6.00 p.m. Join Paignton Zoo for an after hours guided tour of Reptile Tropics and Crocodile Swamp and get exclusive behind the scenes access in Amphibian Ark. A rare chance to meet experienced keepers and experts in reptile and amphibian conservation. Also
3 Great Family Attractions In Torquay
There are many things to do in Torquay. If you’re looking to amuse all the family, you’re definitely in an ideal location for family fun. Here are 3 of the best family attractions in this beautiful town. Dinosaur World Dinosaur world is a great place for all ages to visit. You will have the chance
Why Spend New Year In Torquay?
Torquay is a beautiful place to stay any time of the year but it can be very special during the New Year. This part of Devon, which is also known as “The English Riviera” has something for everyone and will make your celebrations go off with a bang. Because renting a room in a hotel
