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...

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 fascinating journey through history. Magnificent geological formations – some over 700,000 years old – adorn...

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 a tranquil estuary. A huge meshed aviary allows the birds to fly free over your...

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...

Princess Gardens were opened in 1894. They were named after Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria, who visited the town on 6 May 1890. The gardens were designed in a typical Victorian style with elaborate fountains and ornate shelters,...

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...

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 Tor Bay, and close to restaurants, bars and the Pavilion Shopping Centre, the enclosed harbour...

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,...

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...