Things To Do near Best South Devon Boat Trips
Torquay Agatha Christie, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
The English Riviera's most famous inhabitant Agatha Christie is, arguably, The English Riviera's most famous inhabitant. Born in Torquay on 15 September 1890, you can learn more about her life and work in Torquay Museum and by following the trail around town. Location of Agatha Chris...
Torquay Museum, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
One of Devon's best musems Just up the road from Torquay Marina in the heart of The English Riviera, this superb local museum provides lots of great information about The English Riviera Geopark, the amazing journeys undertaken by local explorers and Devon life through the centuries. The museu...
The Church House Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Great location near Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and Slapton Sands (Beach) The Church House Inn sits by the A379 in Stokenham by Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and Slapton Sands (Beach). It's a great place to stop if you're touring the area by car. The Church House Inn faces...
Torcross South West Coast Path Walk, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Torcross The South West Coast Path can be broken down into sections that have distinct characteristics. Exmoor, the Hartland Peninsula and North Cornwall are, for example, rugged with very steep ascents and descents. The South West Coast Path at Torcross in Start Bay...
Compton Castle (National Trust), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
National Trust property located behind The English Riviera and south of Newton Abbot in Devon Compton Castle (National Trust) is an extraordinary building and something you'd expect to see in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. There are restricted opening hours so please see the National Trust...
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Much photographed viewing point in The English Riviera Thatcher Rock is a small island off the northern coast of Tor Bay in The English Riviera. It's close to Hope's Nose, Thatcher Point and Meadfoot Beach. Whilst it's visible for miles around, we'd suggest you follow the South West Coast Path...
Dartington, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
One of South Devon's major cultural and leisure attractions Dartington Hall Estate sits on the edge of Totnes. It's home to a dizzying array or cultural and leisure attractions from the amazing Dartington Hall Gardens to Dartington Hall, the Barn Theatre & Cinema to The Shops At Dartington....
Best South Devon Prehistoric Sites, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
South Devon has one of the UK's most important prehistoric caves. Dartmoor's prehistory is internationally important. We list some of the best prehistoric sites below. South Devon Prehistoric Sites Kents Cavern. Whilst a tour of this cave is an unforgettable experience and the guide'...
Kents Cavern, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
'The oldest Ancient Monument in Britain' Torquay is an impressive, popular holiday destination in the north section of Tor Bay. On its fringe, above a beautiful valley, is an amazing show cave called Kents Cavern. According to information boards within Kents Cavern, 'the caves are so important th...
Totnes Dartington Access for All Path, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Walk linking Totnes to one of South Devon's top gardens and visitor attractions Totnes is one of South Devon's best visitor destinations. Nearby Dartington is one of the area's top gardens and visitor attractions. A path links the two taking you along the River Dart to Dartington or to The Shops...
Widdicombe Ley, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Small lake, or 'ley', behind Bee Sands (Beach) in Start Bay Widdicombe Ley is a small lake, or 'ley', located behind Bee Sands (Beach) in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The much larger Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve is to the north. Hall Sands (Beach) and Hallsands ar...
The Shops At Dartington, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Superb specilaist shopping destination at Dartington Hall Estate near Totnes The Shops At Dartington are a collection of specialist shops on the edge of Dartington Hall Estate near Totnes. The food and drink shop is particularly impressive selling a wide range of South Devon produce. ...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...
Bee Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Long shingle beach with pub and beach cafe Bee Sands (Beach) is a long shingle beach towards the southern section of Start Bay. The beach backs onto the pretty coastal village Beesands. There's plenty of parking available behind Bee Sands (Beach) although we'd recommend walking in on the South...
Anstey's Cove (Beach), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Small beach set beneath dramatic cliffs on The English Riviera There's a large car park above the cove and a steep path takes you down to the beach where you'll find a cafe, seating and viewing area. Owing to rockfall, part of the cove is closed to the public. We'd recommend heading north...