we are so lucky to have an amazing aray of bars and restaurants in Torquay and surrounding areas here are just some of our favourites.
Restaurant suggestions:
The Elephant (fine dining/Michelin star)
The Orange Tree (fine dining)
Rock fish (fish restaurant daily catch menu- also one in Brixham)
No7 ( Torquay's no1 Fish restaurant)
Salt water (posh fish and chip, stylish restaurant)
The Drum Inn (country pub style) really worth a day time visit in Cockington
Hole in the wall (quality pub style)
Small world (Tapas)
Junjaow (Thai)
Bianco's/ Amici (Italian- same family restaurant, Amici's is more casual dining)
Elton's (cocktail piano bar)
Claws ( day time café style fish bar in Brixham)
Visit our beaches!
With over 20 stunning beaches around the Bay to choose from grab , some sunscreen and a delicious picnic and explore the delights of the English Riviera.
South West Coast Path
The South West Coast Path is the UK’s longest National Trail and measures 630 miles in its entirety. Part of the route is the 2.5 miles from Torquay Harbour to Daddyhole Plain. Climb to 200ft above sea level and you’ll reach Daddyhole Plain, a wonderful vantage point allowing you to gaze out to sea.
Occombe Farm
This South Devon working organic farm in is open to the public and visits to the farm are free. Explore the gardens plus their fantastic 2km nature trail, bustling with wildlife and with beautiful views of the surrounding woodland. This farm has plenty for you to do whatever the time of year.
Cockington Court and Park
No visit to Torquay is complete without a visit to the thatched village of Cockington. With its picture-postcard cottages, horse and carriage rides, a historic forge, a court and church and the lakes and woods, this really is a lovely place to visit and is so very quintessentially English.
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
A wonderfully scenic place to stretch your legs and enjoy spectacular coastal views. Napoleonic forts, a unique lighthouse, rugged countryside, diverse wildlife and bracing sea air combine to make a memorable and free day out.
Visit Paignton Pier
Paignton’s iconic Victorian Pleasure Pier has been entertaining visitors of all ages since the late 1800’s. There’s free entry to Paignton Pier, where the world of gaming, coin-operated amusements, fun children’s rides, bouncy trampolines, mega slides and ten pin bowling .
Torre Abbey Sands
Torr Abbey Sands is only 500 meters walking distance from the Southbank. It has easy access at a number of points including 2 slopes that allow wheelchair and buggy access. With flat soft sand at low tide and numerous rock pools at the Corbyn Head end of the beach, Torre Abbey beach is one of the best Beaches in Torquay.
Walking The English Riveria
Devon’s beautiful English Riviera is the perfect spot for a truly memorable walking holiday, with 22 miles of the Southwest Coastal path at our helm, break taking views and lots of exciting treasure to discover along the way.https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/.../top-10-coastal-walks
To help you a bit more with your walking tour or the English Riviera we can recommend luggage transfers who can help transfer your belongings between destinations.
Consider undertaking "The Agatha Christie Mile" or The Fawlty Tours" Experience as well at the UNESCO Global Geopark and other various routes along the Torbay Coastline with local tour guide English Riveria Walking Tours, Graham Keer. Graham has a wealth of knowledge of the area and his walks are both informative and interactiveand can be as challenging or as restful as you or your group requires.
The Agatha Christi mile takes you to some of the places that were inspirational to her life and works whilst following seven unique Plaques along the way.
Or should you wish to specialise on the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie, Riviera Custom Tours, provide bespoke tours around the bay focusing on the life of the world bestselling author of crime led by the two charming Miss Lemon’s.
We can also offer for a small additional charge:
Packed lunches
Laundry Services/Dry room
Secure Bicycle Storage
Gaham Kerr
English Riviera Walking Tours
07414 777606
https://www.englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk/
Miss Lemon
English Riviera Custom Tours
Telephone +44 (0) 7832 614352
www.englishriviersacustomtours.co.uk
Luggage Transfers
+44 (0)1326 567247
info@luggagetransfers.co.uk
www.luggagetransfers.co.uk