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Torre Abbey Historic House
Kings Drive
Torquay,
Devon,
TQ2 5JE
Tel: 01803 293593
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Torre Abbey is one of Torquay’s oldest and most historically interesting buildings. Dating from 1196, the monastery has led a varied and often turbulent life, and played a number of roles, from a humble monastery to being the official Mayor’s residence today. In addition to the restored abbey, visitors can also enjoy the fine collection of artwork, the splendid gardens and a regular programme of special exhibitions.
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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Court,
Torquay,
Devon,
TQ2 6XA
Tel: 01803 607230
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Cockington Country Park is an attractive and peaceful country park in the heart of Torquay. Accessible from the seafront and from Scadson Woods, it is criss-crossed with a 6-mile long network of footpaths and bridlepaths, and commands superb views of Torbay.
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Kents Cavern
Ilsham Road,
Torquay,
Devon,
TQ1 2JF
Tel: 01803 215136
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Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s most important examples of Palaeolithic caves, and contains one of Britain’s earliest recorded dwellings. The Cavern has been attracting visitors for centuries, and is full of intriguing geological features. With guided tours and special events, including Ghost Tours, Kents Cavern offers a great day out for the family at any time of year.
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Dartmoor National Park
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Dartmoor National Park is situated just a few miles inland of Torbay. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, characterised by bleak and beautiful moorland, rugged windswept torrs and expanses of wilderness that are uncommon in the South of England. Please click here to find out more about Dartmoor National Park.
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Bygones Victorian Museum
Fore Street,
St. Marychurch,
Devon,
TQ1 4PR
Tel: 01803 326108
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Bygones Victorian Museum allows you to step back in time and experience life as it was in another era. It is very much a hands-on experience; an authentic replica of a Victorian street, complete with period shops and models is just one of the historic scenes. The time warp continues with a replicated First World War trench, which captures the sights, sounds and smells of battle; while the Anderson shelter lets visitors experience the terror of an air raid. There is also an absorbing model railway, and the Fantasyland of Myths and Giants is a firm favourite with children of all ages.
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Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue,
Torquay,
Devon,
TQ1 3LA
Tel: 01803 315315
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Babbacombe Model Village is one of the South West’s most popular visitor attractions. Experience the delights of the English countryside in miniature, with a superb collection of painstakingly crafted dioramas and models. There are beautiful thatched cottages and Tudor buildings, a replica Stonehenge, miniature railways and quintessential English villages have been recreated in minute detail – and with some humour. Babbacombe Model Village offers fun for the whole family.
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Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway
Queen’s Park Station,
Torbay Road,
Paignton,
Devon,
TQ4 6AF
Tel: 01803 555872
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The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is a superbly preserved stretch of line, running from the Torbay town of Paignton, along the spectacular coast, through Churston and the delightful South Devon countryside, and terminating in the pretty town of Dartmouth some 7 miles away. It is a great way of experiencing the joys of vintage steam transport, while taking in the beautiful scenery.
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes Road,
Paignton,
Devon,
TQ4 7EU
Tel: 01803 697500
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is a well-established zoo, and is regarded as one of the finest in the UK. It offers a great family day out, with a host of fascinating creatures living in faithfully replicated environments, as well as informative and enlightening talks given by the keepers on how the zoo cares for these magnificent, and endangered, animals.
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Quaywest Waterpark
Goodrington Sands,
Paignton,
Devon,
TQ4 6LN
Tel: 01803 550034
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Quaywest Waterpark is a wet and wild fun day out for the whole family. Since it opened in 1988, on the beach at Goodrington Sands in Torbay, it has evolved into a firm family favourite, with a host of outdoor activities from the wild to the sedate. There are 8 water slides and flumes, a swimming pool and toddlers play area – something to suit all ages.
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The Golden Hind Museum Ship
The Quay,
Brixham,
Devon,
TQ5 8AW
Tel: 01803 856223
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The Torbay town of Brixham is home to a full-sized replica of Sir Francis Drake’s famous vessel – The Golden Hind, aboard which he circumnavigated the globe between 1577 and 1580. The replica ship allows visitors to catch a glimpse of how life was like at sea in the 16 th Century, and to learn more about Drake himself.
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