Set in woodland and meadows through which the River Lemon runs, this property is one of the most impressive medieval manor houses in the county. The National Trust acquired the property in 1938 and take great care to preserve...

Wander amongst the rare and exotic orchids in a cool paradise garden come rain or shine. There is always a wide array of orchids in bloom all year round, colourful and fragrant, cool in Summer, warm in Winter. Extensive growing...

All Saints Church, a late 19th Century structure, was completed shortly before novelist Agatha Christie’s birth in 1890. Her father, Frederick Miller, made a financial donation to the church thus ensuring his youngest daughter was entered in the church records...

Enter a world of miniature marvels! Visit the English countryside in 1/12th scale including models of famous landmarks. New features include the ‘Babbacombe Junction’ model railway exhibition and ‘Behind the Scenes’, an audio-visual presentation of the history and making of...

Bygones calls itself a Victorian museum, but how many museums can you name that make you feel as if you have literally stepped back in time? What began as a carefully crafted Victorian street replica in May 1987, complete...

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 Walter Raleigh. Direct descendants of the family still live here. There are dramatic towers, battlements...

Located on Dartmoor, Hound Tor is a fine example of a well-wethered granite outcrop. The main attractions at the site, which is managed by English Heritage, is the deserted medieval village, situated to the southeast of the tor....

The Oyster Gallery is located in Torquay and offers a beautiful environment in which to view art. It carries a collection of works by professional painters and sculptors, mainly focussing on works from the 20th and 21st Century....

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 just some of the names that have appeared here. The building has a central and...

Torquay Central Library is a cultural meeting point and social hub at the heart of the English Riviera. The centre houses an extensive range of fiction and no fiction books, audio, visual and reference materials. There are interactive...

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, though many of the original walls remain. The 14th Century Mohun gatehouse has survived as...

If you are looking for fun and exercise for the whole family, be sure to visit Waves Leisure Pool - it’s indoor family fun! Enjoy real waves in the warm and for competent swimmers over 5 (and mums & dads...