Torquay

Scenic Parks and Gardens

Torquay’s coastline features a diverse array of green spaces, ranging from historic estates to clifftop plateaus. Torre Abbey Gardens showcases rare flora and medieval ruins, while the Royal Terrace Gardens offers elevated views of Tor Bay from its clifftop walkway. Recreational facilities include the tennis courts at Abbey Park and themed adventure golf courses near the promenade. For coastal geology and panoramic vistas, Daddyhole Plain provides a natural vantage point over the English Channel, completing a green corridor along the seafront.

Torre Abbey Gardens

Award-winning gardens featuring a palm house and a collection of medicinal plants inspired by Agatha Christie. The site surrounds the ruins of a 12th-century Premonstratensian monastery.

Royal Terrace Gardens

Also known as Rock Walk, these clifftop gardens feature sub-tropical plants and a high-level walkway with views across Tor Bay. The limestone cliffs are illuminated by LED lighting after dark.

Abbey Park

Public park featuring tennis courts, a bowling green, and a multi-use games area. It sits adjacent to the historic Torre Abbey and the seafront meadows.

Daddyhole Plain

A limestone plateau 75 feet above sea level, offering views of Meadfoot Beach and Thatcher Rock. The area is a significant site for local geology and coastal birdwatching.

Jungle Journey Adventure Golf

An 18-hole jungle-themed miniature golf course located within Abbey Park near the Torquay seafront.

Pitch and Putt

A 9-hole short-format golf course situated on the seafront green near Torre Abbey.

Torre Abbey Meadows

An expansive open lawn used for public events and festivals, positioned between the historic Abbey grounds and the main promenade.

Kings Gardens

Traditional ornamental gardens featuring a central pond with a fountain, decorative bridges, and seasonal flower displays near the seafront.