Torquay Museum 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon 01803 293 975
Torquay Museum focuses on the geology, archaeology and natural history of Torquay, plus local history displays. Founded in 1844 Torquay Natural History Society is one of the oldest in the country. Their collections have always been housed in Torquay and the purpose built museum was begun in 1874. The architect William Harvey Jnr. designed the museum in the Venetian - Gothic style with a glass lantern roof. Two of the upper windows have terra-cotta tympana depicting the Arts and Nature, both designed by John Philip who created the Albert Memorial in London. Heritage Lottery funding has enabled The Museum to be refurbished to provide new exhibition and education areas.

Kent’s Cavern Ilsham Road, Torquay, Devon 01803 215 136
Kent’s Cavern has been named a World Heritage Site as one of the oldest places of human habitation in Britain. These limestone caves, alongwith others near Brixham, were excavated by William Pengelly (1865-1880) one of the pioneers of controlled archaeological investigation. Stone hand axes dated to 450,000 BC show humans used this site in the Palaeolithic (old stone age). Further excavation by Arthur Ogilvy yielded a jaw bone of homo-sapiens, dated to 31,000 BC it is the oldest dated remains of modern man found in Britain.

Living Coast Beacon Quay, Torquay harbour, Devon 01803 202 499
Discover the sea birds and their habitats along our cliffs, beaches and estuaries. This is now home to the penguin colony from Paignton Zoo and to some sea-lions. The side windows and tunnels through the tanks give you fantastic views of the sea birds’ streamlined swimming abilities. Don’t forget to look out to sea where cormorants often dry their wings on the rocks outside Torquay Harbour.

Go Fishing From Torquay
If sea fishing takes yourparty you can join one of the many boats leaving Torquay Harbour. Why not organise a fishing party and charter a boat for the day.

Torre Abbey,
Torre Abbey was founded in 1156. Following the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536 the Abbott’s dwelling became a private house. From 1662 it was the seat of the Cary family who were to dominate the development of Victorian Torquay as a resort. Since the 1930s the Council has owned Torre Abbey which now houses collections of art and antiques. While Heritage Lottery Funding is being used to redevelop the Abbey and gardens for better visitor access displays can be viewed in the Spanish Barn.

Brixham by Ferry
Take a ferry from Torquay. Brixham retains the bustle of close-packed streets around the fishing port. The inner harbour is dominated by a replica of the Golden Hind and is surrounded by cafes and tourist shops. Fish are still landed on the quays while the massive outer harbour breakwater shelters boats and yachts.

Dartmouth by Ferry.
A two hour trip which rounds the dramatic cliffs of Berry Head and passes along the coast, then beneath Henry VIIIs Dartmouth Castle and into the deepwater River Dart. Dartmouth is now a yachting haven with renowned restaurants, but remains home to the Royal Naval College. A walk to the Dartmouth Castle will take you past limekilns which once burnt limestone to produce lime for use in farming and in mortar for buildings.

AMF Ten-pin Bowling Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon 01803
The Kinsgholm is ideal if you are visiting for a bowling tournament. Equally the bowling alley is handy for a good evening out.