Things To Do near Torquay Museum
Widdicombe Ley, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 15 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...
Bee Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 16 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...
The Old Sludge Beds Nature Reserve, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
The River Exe below the M5 Situated between Exeter Canal and the River Exe below the M5 spanning the wetland. 'The Old Sludge Beds are an important wetland nature reserve. There should be lots to see and hear whatever time of year you visit.' Highlights include warbler, Pipistrelle bats, peaco...
The Cricket Inn, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
Start Bay and its many shingle beaches are part of the South Devon AONB. The coast at Start Bay is lined with a number of gorgeous villages that provide top views of the area. Beesands is one such village. The Cricket Inn is on the seafront in Beesands. The main photo in this listing is what you see...
Ugborough Beacon, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 16 miles away)
One of a number of 'beacons' on the southern border of the Park offering stunning views across South Devon Ugborough Beacon is an impressive collection of granite outcrops to the west of South Brent and east of Harford. To the north east is Brent Hill and to the north the landscape around Avon...
Hall Sands (Beach), Torcross, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Shingle beach near Start Point Hall Sands (Beach) is a shingle beach near Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse in the southern section of Start Bay. When visiting this part of South Devon, most people head for Blackpool Sands (Beach) or Slapton Sands (Beach). We'd recommend making the effort...
Hallsands Lost Village/Ruined Village, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Lost coastal village in one of the most remote areas of South Devon at the southern end of Start Bay Start Bay arcs from the mouth of the Dart Estuary down through Torcross to Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse. At the southern end of Start Bay are Hallsands and Hall Sands (Beach). South of t...
Western Beacon, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Dartmoor's most southerly beacon Western Beacon is Dartmoor National Park's most southerly beacon or tor. It offers great views down to Ivybridge and across South Devon to the coast. Plymouth's to the west. We'd recommend visiting as part of a walk from the moorland car park by Harford. F...
Start Point Lighthouse, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
Lighthouse in stunning location on the tip of Devon Explore the South Devon coast from the Dartmouth area all the way down to Torcross and Beesands and Hallsands and you'll see a ligthouse on the tip of a coastal point. This is Start Point Lighthouse. Location of Start Point Lighthou...
Start Point, Torcross, South Devon (approx. 17 miles away)
The tip of South Devon Prawle Point is Devon's most southerly point. Nearby Start Point and Start Point Lighthouse feel like the tip of the county where rugged coastline juts out into the sea separating Lannacombe Bay from Start Bay. Location of Start Point Start Point is at the s...
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Outdoor activity supplier on Exeter's Quayside Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre offers a huge range of activities including watersports such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and power-boating. These activities are aimed at adults, kids and families. Location Ha...
Quay Climbing Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
South West's largest indoor climbing wall Quay Climbing Centre has 'the South West's largest indoor climbing wall'. (Quay Climbing Centre website) Note that Clip 'n Climb runs from Quay Climbing Centre. 'We also use our large space to house other activities that are related to or of benefit to...
Exeter Red Coat Guided Tour, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
A range of Exeter tours You can join a range of tours run by 'red coat' local experts. West front of Exeter Cathedral 'Tours depart from the west front of Exeter Cathedral and last approximately 90 minutes.' Consult Exeter City Council website for details and timings.
Saddles & Paddles, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Outdoor activity supplier on Exeter's Quayside Saddles & Paddles is one of many outdoor activity suppliers based in and around Exeter. Location The company is located on Exeter Quayside next to On The Waterfront and near Exeter Customs House Visitor Centre. We've...
Exeter Customs House Visitor Centre, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Exeter's economic importance in the seventeenth century Built in the late seventeenth century, the Customs House Visitor Centre is a reflection of Exeter's economic importance at the time. Revenue was generated from the woollen trade. Cloth was gathered from all over Devon, finished in this...