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Torquay Attractions
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Torquay is located on the south coast of Devon and is very popular among those looking for holidays by the sea. It offers a variety of attractions, including nine beaches and the Living Coasts aquatic zoo, and there are also many excellent shops, entertainment venues and places to eat and drink.
 
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All Saints Church
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...
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Babbacombe Model Village
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...
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Bygones Victorian Museum
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...
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Kents Cavern
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...
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Living Coasts
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...
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Oyster Gallery
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...
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Pavilion, The
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...
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Princess Gardens
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...
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Torquay Central Library
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...
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Torquay Harbour
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...
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Torquay Museum
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...
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Torre Abbey
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...
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Waves Leisure Pool
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...
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