Best things to do in Torquay

Torquay Essentials

Torquay, the heart of the English Riviera, features a diverse range of historical and natural landmarks. Kents Cavern contains significant prehistoric remains, while the 12th-century Torre Abbey serves as a cultural hub with its art galleries and gardens. The town’s heritage is further explored at the Torquay Museum, home to Britain’s only Agatha Christie gallery. Key sites include the medieval Chapel of St Michael, the 1,500-seat Princess Theatre, and the expansive Torre Abbey Sands, the town’s primary beach.

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Kents Cavern

Kents Cavern is a cave system in Torquay, Devon, England. It is notable for its archaeological and geological features.

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Torre Abbey

Torre Abbey is a historic building and art gallery in Torquay, Devon, which lies in the South West of England.

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Torre Abbey Sands

The town's main sandy beach features a long promenade and shallow waters. It is located directly opposite the historic Torre Abbey and its gardens.

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Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre in Torquay, England is a 1,500 seat theatre that first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961.

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Chapel of St Michael

St Michael's Chapel is a small, aisleless, medieval chapel situated on the summit of Chapel Hill, in Torquay, Devon.

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Torquay War Memorial

Located in Princess Gardens, this granite obelisk was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield to commemorate local residents who died during the First and Second World Wars.

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Torquay Museum

Founded in 1844, this museum houses the UK's only permanent Agatha Christie gallery. Collections include prehistoric artifacts from Kents Cavern and an Egyptian mummy.

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