Things To Do near Kirkham House (English Heritage)
Meadfoot Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Splendid beach to the east of Torquay Marina within The English Riviera Meadfoot is a splendid beach providing great views across Tor Bay and up to Thatcher Rock. There's a cafe and toilets behind the beach. Whilst there's plenty of local parking, we'd recommend walking in on the ...
Berry Pomeroy Castle (English Heritage), Totnes, South Devon (approx. 3 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...
Churston Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Picturesque cove a short walk from Brixham Churston Cove (Beach) is a deep low tide beach in the southern section of The English Riviera. It's one of a number of lesser visited beaches on this stretch of coastline. To visit, take the South West Coast Path from Brixham Inner Harbour and follow...
Fishcombe Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Cove on the edge of Brixham Fishcombe Cove is a beach between Battery Gardens and Churston Cove on the outskirts of Brixham. Fishcombe Cove Cafe is situated at the back of the beach. To visit, walk in on the South West Coast Path from Freshwater Quarry Car Park on the edge of Brixham. &n...
Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Excellent views of Brixham and The English Riviera Breakwater with a lighthouse at its end providing excellent walking and views of Brixham. Brixham Breakwater runs along Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. Brixham Breakwater Beach is on the east side of the wall. Location of&n...
Best South Devon Prehistoric Sites, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 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. 4 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...
Bygones, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Top family and rainy day attraction Bygones is a very popular visitor attraction on the The English Riviera. The attraction includes a life size street with Victorian shops, period display rooms from the Golden Victorian Age, a 28 foot model railway and railwayana, a World War I trench and milita...
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 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...
Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Funicular railway at Babbacombe Funicular railway running between Babbacombe Downs and Gardens and Oddicombe Beach. Babbacombe Cliff Railway has been operating since 1926. Location of Babbacombe Cliff Railway We've positioned Babbacombe Cliff Railway...
Babbacombe Downs and Gardens, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 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 Model Village, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Model village close to the coast at Babbacombe in the The English Riviera This is one of South Devon's most popular family attractions. 'Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future' (Babbacombe Model Village wesbite). P...
Brixham Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Brixham There are many kiosks at Brixham Inner Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day you visit. Ferries from Brixham Ferries run across Tor Bay to Torquay and Paignton. Western Lady Ferry Service provides the Western...
Golden Hind, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world Replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. 'On December 13th 1577 Franics Drake, 10 officers and some 60 men onboard the Golden Hind together with four other smaller ship...
Brixham Heritage Fishing Fleet, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world Brixham was once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world. Today, visitors can see six of these moored in Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. 'Brixham Harbour ... during the late 19th...