The 10 Best Free Things to do in Torquay, England

November 15, 2021 Hana Mouser

Mild ocean breezes, sandy beaches and swaying Torbay Palms give the small English town of Torquay a distinctively Mediterranean feel. More than just a beach spot, Torquay boasts an enormous coastal aviary and the famous Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves. Agatha Christie spent most of her life here, and the city is now home to multiple film companies. With such a rich literary history, Torquay may be the perfect place to finish writing that novel or screenplay, or just to relax with a good mystery.
Restaurants in Torquay

1. Harbour Amusements

Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BD England +44 1803 297990
Excellent
78%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 41 reviews

Harbour Amusements

Reviewed By kazzy88 - Milford on Sea, United Kingdom

The only arcade I will visit whilst I’m in Devon. Lovely friendly staff and it’s dog friendly ???? what more could you ask

2. Wine@7

7 Beacon Terrace 1st Floor, Torquay TQ1 2BH England +44 1803 295055 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/no7winebar/timeline
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 26 reviews

Wine@7

3. Cary (Torquay) Gardens

Sea Front, Torquay TQ2 6RH England
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 207 reviews

Cary (Torquay) Gardens

Reviewed By cp0308 - Berkshire, United Kingdom

Nice garden to take a walk through after dinner at night! right at the heart of everything, next to the sea

4. Cockington Country Park

Cockington Lane, Torquay TQ2 6XA England +44 1803 520022 [email protected] http://www.countryside-trust.org.uk/explore/cockington/
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,583 reviews

Cockington Country Park

Cockington Country Park surrounds the picture postcard Cockington Village which lies just off the seafront near Torquay. The Country Park is free to walk around and features beautiful formal gardens, lakes and woodlands which can be enjoyed via a network of paths. Cockington Court and Cafe are nearby, along with a collection of craft studios where you can browse the creations of local artists and crafts people. The Cockington Country Park is cared for by local charity the Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust, who's volunteers operate a Visitor Centre in the village. Car parking is chargeable, although Trust members can park for free in the Trust's car park. Visit our website for more details. The park is open from dawn until dusk.

Reviewed By S5224RAdaveg - English Riviera, United Kingdom

It's always a bit of a surprise going into Cockington straight from Torquay! From hustle and bustle to tranquility. Give yourself a good about of time to look around the park with its lakes and arboretum, its little hidden nooks and crannies, cottages and hideaway. And take time to see the court with its history, displays, gallery and Seven Dials Cafe (associated with Agatha Christy) The church next to the court, which still has its services and weddings etc, shouldn't be missed. Its celebrating it's 950 anniversary 2020 with many events to look out for (don't miss the Hymns and Pimms) Cockington park also boasts a whole hive of arts and crafts nestled in the old stables and new Seachange Centre; from chocolate to glass blowing, blacksmith to mosaic artists, cakes to bouquets. Have fun!

5. Riviera Life Church

527 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG England +44 1803 291156 http://www.rivieralife.co.uk/
Excellent
79%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Riviera Life Church

6. Babbacombe

Torquay England +44 1803 326108 http://www.babbacombe.com/Site_4/HOME.html
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,356 reviews

Babbacombe

Reviewed By 713ireneb - Doncaster, United Kingdom

Beautiful place ,breathtaking views don’t get all the way down to babbacombe beach on foot , Coming up not for the faint hearted , enjoy the view from Babbacombe downs or use the cliff rail to get down on the prettier Oddicombe combe beach Not much parking in front of the hotels on a busy day , plenty of space to park at the babbacombe model village car park and a 3 minutes walk and you are at babbacombe downs Plenty of water sports at Oddicombe beach Lovely time with the family , nice cafe and a shower at last on a beach in Devon !

7. The Cider Press

5-6 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay TQ1 1BG England +44 1803 212338
Excellent
53%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

The Cider Press

Reviewed By JamieH960 - Cardiff, United Kingdom

Very friendly pub with a mix of locals and tourists. If you love classic rock, the playlist will be right up your street. Decent selection of beers and ciders.

8. Torquay Harbour (Inner Dock)

Torquay TQ1 2BB England +44 1803 292429 [email protected] https://www.tor-bay-harbour.co.uk/our-harbours/torquay/
Excellent
58%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 631 reviews

Torquay Harbour (Inner Dock)

Reviewed By LoveTorquayUK - Torquay, United Kingdom

I have spent many a day wandering ever so aimlessly in such a chilled out and enchanting environment watching the Sun both rise and setting over the enigmatic Torquay harbour sheer Bliss

9. Meadfoot Beach

Meadfoot Sea Road, Torquay TQ1 2LQ England http://www.torbay.gov.uk/index/yourbay/beaches/torquaybeaches/meadfootbeach.htm
Excellent
52%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 478 reviews

Meadfoot Beach

Small stretch of shingle beach overlooking Torbay. Great for rock pooling. Good public toilets (open in Summer). Great friendly cafe. Access to cliff top walks. Back drop of the Osborne , a crescent georgian hotel. Parking available for beach on road and in small carpark.

Reviewed By Jimjop

Meadfoot is a great place to sit and enjoy a coffee at the beach cafe (which is great) and watch the sea and the waves . We always call while walking to Torquay over the cliff path en route from Babbacombe and Wellswood. Love it.

10. Torre Abbey Sands

Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5JE England +44 1803 207975 http://www.englishriviera.co.uk/things-to-do/torre-abbey-sands-torquay-p1277893
Excellent
36%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

Torre Abbey Sands

Reviewed By 70ish - Worcester, United Kingdom

I walked to this lovely sandy beach from the harbour it is spotlessly clean and when I visited there was a man with a rake producing a fine piece of art. I walked up on to the walkway over the road for a better view of this

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