Things To Do near Babbacombe Bay
The Devon Line Railway, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
The most beautiful stretch of railway line in England? Many argue that this is the most beautiful stretch of railway line in the country. Also known as the 'Riviera Line' owing to the route it takes from Exeter down the River Exe and Estuary, past Dawlish Warren Beach and Teignmouth on its way to...
Torre Abbey, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 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. 3 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...
Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Some of Tor Bay's finest views Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay) is a stretch of high ground on the north side of Tor Bay. It provides huge views across the bay to Brixham and Berry Head. There's plenty of parking but we'd recommend walking in on the South West Coast Path which is parti...
Torquay Ferries and Boat Trips, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Torquay There are many kiosks at Torquay Inner Harbour/Outer Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day you visit. Ferries from Torquay Ferries run across Tor Bay to Brixham and Paignton. Western Lady Ferry Service provides&nb...
River Teign and Estuary, Teignmouth, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
From Dartmoor's north moor to the South Devon coast at Teignmouth and Shaldon One of Dartmoor's most beautiful rivers, the Teign rises in two places on the National Park's north moor. The North Teign River and South Teign River then meet near Chagford. Downstream of Chagford, the River Te...
Coombe Cellars, Shaldon, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Wonderful pub location on the Teign Estuary Located on the south side of the Teign Estuary with super views east to the coast and west to Dartmoor National Park. Location of Coombe Cellars We've positioend Coombe Cellars on Google maps. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting to s...
Cockington Country Park, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 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...
Cockington Court and Craft Centre, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 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...
Torbay/Tor Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
One of the UK's great holiday destinations Torbay, or Torbados as the locals call it, is a glorious semicircle of coastline running from Hope's Nose in the north down to Berry Head in the south. When the sun's out, it can be spectacular. It's also packed with visitor attractions and lined with su...
Occombe Farm, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 5 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...
Compton Castle (National Trust), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 5 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...
Paignton Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Very popular holiday beach in the heart of The English Riviera Long, sandy beach on either side of Paignton Pier at the centre of Tor Bay on The English Riviera. Very popular with tourists during the holiday season. Paignton Green runs behind Paignton Beach. Paignton Harbour is at...
Coryton Cove (Beach), Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Superb, sandy cove just south of central Dawlish Head south at Dawlish on the South West Coast Path and you walk behind Dawlish Beach to Boat Cove (Beach). Just beyond the rocks there, sat below cliffs, is the superb, sandy Coryton Cove. 'Coryton Cove is one of the most sheltered beaches on th...
Paignton Pier, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 5 miles away)
Pier at Paignton Beach Victorian pleasure pier at the heart of The English Riviera. First opened in 1879, Paignton Pier offers fine views of Tor Bay. Torquay is to the north and Brixham to the south. Also visit Princess Pier and Teignmouth Pier in the local area. Location of Paign...