Things To Do near Scabbacombe Sands (Beach)
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...
English Riviera Global Geopark, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 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. 7 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. 7 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...
Occombe Farm, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Working farm and visitor attraction on the edge of The English Riviera Occombe Farm is a working farm and visitor attraction on the edge of The English Riviera. In addition to farm animals, there's a nature trail, kitchen garden and cafe. It's a perfect day out if you have young kids. Note tha...
Cockington Country Park, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
English Riviera Country Park Cockington Country Park is a superb and very popular country park close to the sea front and Torquay in The English Riviera. It's packed with places to eat and drink, craft and art studios and independent retailers. There are galleries, scultpures in a walled gar...
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...
Cockington Court and Craft Centre, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Mansion at the heart of Cockington Country Park Cockington Court is the old mansion house at the heart of Cockington Country Park. Today, its buildings host a wide range of craft and art studios and independent retailers. Buy glass, metal, slate and jewellery all worked on site. There's also...
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...
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...
Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage), Totnes, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
English Heritage castle ruin near Totnes Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage) is a magnificent castle ruin in a stunning location near Totnes. There are woodland walks and a small lake below the castle. You can also take a break in the restaurant/cafe (great Devon cream teas) an...
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
National Nature Reserve near the southernmost point of South Devon Slapton Ley is a National Nature Reserve by Torcross in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The largest natural lake in South West England, Slapton Ley is separated from the sea at Start Bay by Slapton Sands (Beach...
Babbacombe South West Coast Path Walk, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 8 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...
Slapton Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Huge shingle beach lining Start Bay Slapton Sands (Beach) is a huge, narrow shingle beach running along the centre of Start Bay. It's within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Behind the beach are Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and the Torcross Sherman Tank. T...