Things To Do near Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle)
Cockington Court and Craft Centre, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Cockington Country Park, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Best South Devon Museums, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Torre Abbey, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
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...
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'...
English Riviera Global Geopark, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Occombe Farm, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 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...
Dart Gorge, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
One of the most beautiful places in Dartmoor National Park The Dart Gorge is one of the most beautiful places in Dartmoor National Park. Like the Teign Gorge and Lustleigh Cleave, the Dart Gorge is a steep-sided wooded valley cut by a fast-flowing river that runs from the high moors down to the D...
Buckfast Abbey, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Remarkable abbey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Buckfast Abbey is a remarkable working abbey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. They abbey, its grounds and shops are open to the public. At the heart of Buckfast Abbey is the big and impressive abbey church. Remark...
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...
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 Princess Gardens, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Gardens behind Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour Torquay Princess Gardens sit behind Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour. Princess Theatre and Princess Pier are on the west side of the gardens. It's a great spot from which to take in the views. Location of Torquay Princess...
Torquay Princess Pier, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Pier on the west side of Torquay Marina within Torquay Harbour Torquay Princess Pier is a superb pier on the west side of Torquay Marina. It's lined with benches and leads to the harbour wall from which there are excellent views across Torquay Marina to central Torquay. Access from P...
Torquay Harbour, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 14 miles away)
Spectacular location on the Torquay waterfront Set in a spectacular location on the Torquay waterfront, Torquay Harbour is close to some of The English Riviera's best attractions including Living Coasts, Torre Abbey and Kents Cavern. The local area is packed with restaurants, pubs an...