Things To Do near Start Bay
English Riviera Global Geopark, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
The world's first urban Geopark The English Riviera Geopark was the world's first urban Geopark. It's exceptionally beautiful and fascinating and within one of the UK's hottest tourist destinations. A Geopark is a territory with an internationally important geological and cultural heritag...
Torre Abbey, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
Wonderful museum and art gallery Once the wealthiest abbey of its kind in England, today Torre Abbey is one of the most complete and important examples of an abbey in the country. Open daily all year round, Torre Abbey is in the heart of Torquay within The English Riviera. Follow in the footst...
Best South Devon Museums, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 13 miles away)
South Devon has some great regional museums. We list the best below. Also find listings for National Trust and English Heritage properties. Museums Torre Abbey. A museum and art gallery housed within an ancient abbey, this is up there with the best cultural attractions in South West...
Torquay Agatha Christie, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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. 14 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...
Compton Castle (National Trust), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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. 14 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...
Best South Devon Prehistoric Sites, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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. 14 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...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Anstey's Cove (Beach), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Pennywell Farm, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Great day out for families with young kids Pennywell Farm is a great day out for families with young kids. There's a huge range of things to do and animals to meet. Thankfully, all these activities are packed into a relatively small area which helps prevent tired legs. The farm animals are the fo...
Babbacombe South West Coast Path Walk, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Babbacombe The coastal walking around Babbacombe is superb. Head east and south and you're on a relatively short section of coast path from Babbacombe to Torquay that's up there with the best on the South West Coast Path for a populated area. Walk north of Babbacombe...
Babbacombe Downs and Gardens, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
Exceptional views of the Devon and Dorset coastlines Area above the cliffs at Babbacombe offering quite exceptional views of the Devon and Dorset coastlines. On a clear day, you'll see Teignmouth and Exmouth. Beneath the cliffs are Babbacombe Beach and Harbour and Oddicombe Beach. Passeng...
Babbacombe Beach and Harbour, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 15 miles away)
One of a number of top beach locations within The English Riviera Babbacombe Beach is a rock, pebble and sand beach beneath Babbacombe Downs and Gardens. It's situated across the water from Oddicombe Beach within Babbacombe Bay. The harbour wall of Babbicombe Harbour sits below The Cary A...