Things To Do near Compton Castle (National Trust)
Torquay Watersports, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Watersports from the beaches and harbours at Torquay The Torquay area is known for its surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing, sea kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Head to one of its beaches or harbours to enjoy these activities. If you don't have any kit, we'd recommend the suppliers...
Torquay Harbour, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 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...
Paignton Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Harbour at the southern end of Paignton Beach Striking harbour with excellent views of Paignton Beach, Paignton Pier and The English Riviera. Fishing trips and pleasure cruises leave from the harbour which is located in the centre of Tor Bay. To one side of the harbour is a great littl...
Torquay South West Coast Path Walk, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Torquay Torquay is an amazing place. Packed with visitor attractions, the stretch of coast path running east and north of central Torquay is remarkable. Huge views open out across Tor Bay to Brixham and Berry Head at the southern end of The English Riviera. The South...
Fairy Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Pretty cove situated between Paignton Harbour and Roundham Head Fairy Cove is a pretty, small beach situated by Paignton Harbour and Roundham Head. At low tide, you can explore the rock pools and cliffs at Roundham Head. Location of Fairy Cove We've positioned Fairy Cove on G...
Best South Devon Zoos, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
You could spend your entire holiday in South Devon visiting zoos, wildlife centres and farms. We list the best below. South Devon Living Coasts. Wander around the waterfront area of Torquay and you'll see a distinctive construction of netting hung from a metal framework. This is...
Living Coasts, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Major attraction on The English RIviera Located on the Torquay waterfront, Living Coasts is a major attraction on The English Riviera. Marketed as 'Torquay's coastal zoo', you 'take a journey around the coasts of the world where amazing plants and animals live life on the edge. At Living...
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...
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...
Roundham Head, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
English Riviera Geopark landmark Roundham Head is a landmark on The English Riviera and a feature of The English Riviera Geopark. Goodrington/Roundham Cliff Gardens run along the top of the headland and the South West Coast Path cuts across it on its way to/from Paignton Harbour. ...
Torquay Museum, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 4 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. 4 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...
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...
Splashdown Quaywest, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
'Devon's premier water park' Splashdown Quaywest markets itself as 'Devon's premier water park'. It sits behind Goodrington Sands on The English Riviera. The area itself is packed with leisure activities including Goodrington Park, Goodrington Sands Promenade, Goodrington/Roundham Cl...
Goodrington Sands (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 4 miles away)
Top family beach on The English Riviera Goodrington Sands is a very popular, mainly sand beach on the The English Riviera. There are loads of things to do in the local area including Splashdown Quaywest, Goodrington Park, Goodrington/Roundham Cliff Gardens and an exceptional promenade ext...