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Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 1HG - England, UK
The fine building that houses Torquay Museum was built in 1874 and is a piece of Victorian antiquity itself. Step inside however and you will discover even more tempting delights. The museum boasts a large and eclectic collection,...
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Attractions near Torquay Museum
A selection of attractions close to Torquay Museum:
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| Torquay Harbour (< 1 Mile) |
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Torquay harbour and marina is a very popular place with visitors, having many facilities that centre on the tourism industry. Lying to the north of...
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| Living Coasts (< 1 Mile) |
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Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from penguins to fur seals, puffins to sea ducks. There are sandy beaches, rugged cliff-faces and...
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| Kents Cavern (< 1 Mile) |
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Kents Cavern is one of the oldest recognisable human dwelling-places in Britain. Take a guided tour around these caves and find yourself whisked on a...
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| Torre Abbey (1.3 Miles) |
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Torre Abbey is the oldest building in Torquay, dating back to 1196. The Cary family remodelled it as a Georgian mansion during the 18th century,...
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| The Pavilion (1.6 Miles) |
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Originally designed as a concert hall, the Pavilion first opened its doors in 1912. Musicians Edward Elgar, Adrian Boult, Henry Wood and John Barbarolli are...
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| Kirkham House (4.3 Miles) |
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There is some debate as to the exact dates that Kirkham House was constructed, but the considered opinion of historians suggests somewhere between the 14th...
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| Compton Castle (4.6 Miles) |
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Fortified manor house built between 1340 and 1520 by the Gilbert family, home of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, coloniser of Newfoundland and half brother of Sir...
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| Brixham Museum (5.3 Miles) |
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Brixham Museum is one of the best collections of local history in this area. It offers a great deal of interesting artefacts, antiques, pictures,...
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| Paignton Zoo (5.8 Miles) |
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Cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a worldwide nature trail. Explore habitats from around the world: scorching deserts,...
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