Torquay is a coastal town in England boasting a sandy beach, elegant gardens and numerous restaurants serving authentic Devonian cuisine, dominated by fish items. The warm weather and high-quality sea water of this resort town has attracted travellers from all around the globe.
The beaches in Torquay offer peaceful sheltered spots and brilliant views of the sea. Meadfoot Beach, with a combination of rocks and sand, is home to a number of cafés and beach huts. If you're interested in fishing, then this beach should be on your itinerary. You can also travel to Babbacombe Beach to witness gorgeous views of the calm waters or try scuba diving.
Torquay stores the richness of its culture magnificently. Torre Abbey, an 800-year-old museum of history, art and performance has a fine display of artworks from various time periods and holds regular exhibitions for upcoming artists of the region. Stop by Torquay Museum for a look into its eight galleries that feature collections from all over the world. The works of Agatha Christie along with the props and furniture she used are stored in this museum as well.
The nearest airport to Torquay is Exeter International Airport. From here, it takes about 45 minutes to reach the English city by car. Bus services are available from various cities for travellers within the country.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | £1 = $1.27 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | $115 per night |
| Average weekday price | $112 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Meadfoot Beach
0.6 miles from downtown
There is nothing negative that I can say about the Headland...
June 1, 2024
There is nothing negative that I can say about the Headland Hotel. Superb location. Single room with sea views. A comfortable bed. Spotlessly clean bathroom. The facilities of the room fulfilled all my requirements. Staff were pleasant, friendly and looked after us well. I hope to return again in the future. A perfect stay for me and my family.
Torquay is a delicious, relaxing coastal city where you have...
May 31, 2024
Torquay is a delicious, relaxing coastal city where you have the docks or the beach to enjoy sunshine. I was at the end of May and it didn't rain although the sun was missing at moments. Guesthouses are a good option for accomodation. There's places near the Visitor Centre and in front of the docks to buy souvenirs. If you need to use the buses, and ask information to the drivers, be careful since some of them don't seem very eager to help you. The reality is you could walk easily along the beach and wouldn't need the buses.
A lovely place and a great area.
May 23, 2024
A lovely place and a great area. You can travel very easily from Torquay to rest of Torbay - especially Paignton and Brixham. Also Dartmouth is great and Dartmoor is also very close. People are very helpful and welcoming. Great beaches Fabulous place for a family holiday
The harbour area and beachfront are great for relaxing and...
May 22, 2024
The harbour area and beachfront are great for relaxing and walking to Babbacombe and Cockington village and also to Paignton. There were also lots of buses as an alternative. Views are fantastic from the front. Torquay town is typical of most towns these days and has a few people sleeping rough. Just a few shops not found elsewhere.
Torquay is a faded gem.
May 14, 2024
Torquay is a faded gem. Sadly the area lost the many well-paid jobs in technology which, coupled with the loss of domestic holidays to the mediterranean resorts, cost it dear. The area is now run-down, but there are many attractions still available. It's well worth a visit (I would say that, I lived there for ten years and enjoyed it greatly), as it's a unique corner of the UK!
My mum and I came to visit for a mini break this weekend, we...
May 7, 2024
My mum and I came to visit for a mini break this weekend, we like to come & visit if we can every year. Trecarn hotel is not far to visit neighbouring areas such as Torquay, mead foot beach and Paignton, the hotel rooms are basic but have everything you need for a comfortable nights sleep, the bath & shower was brilliant, our room was nice & clean and hotel staff were all lovely, thank you 😊 We had a lovely time Elizabeth & Tricia Mitchell
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