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The main attraction at Torquay has to be
the beautiful beaches of the Tor Bay area. Devon has over 300
miles of coastline and you can find beaches of every description
for surfing, swimming, sailing, fishing or just relaxing in the
sun .
Torquay has many other attractions , most
of them are open all year to make your stay as energetic or relaxing
as you want.
| For all you Fisherman
out there, why not treat yourself to one of the many fishing
trips that Torquay has to offer. From flounders to wreck
fishing for Congers there is a fish out there with your
name on it........ |
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| Why not take a trip to
Babbacombe Model Village. Open
every day except Christmas Day the hundreds of models and
figures, combined with award winning gardens, illuminations
and letterland quiz trail will combine to make it a fun day
out for all the family. |
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| How about a visit to Torre
Abbey, one of Devon's greatest buildings. Open Easter to November
1st, its historic rooms and stunning art collection make it
a must to visit. Refreshments in the Victorian kitchen , Antiques
hunt and Kids Quest ensures a friendly welcome for all the
family. |
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| For the more adventurous
why not try The Ancient Time Walk at Kents Cavern. Open
all year this national heritage site enables you to explore
the ancient passageways and caverns of these 2 million year
old caves.
The caves were used to shelter humans and animals, notably
cave bears, and the Time Walk recreates the struggle and
adventures of their lives. If you are feeling really brave
why not try the evening visits that are available April-October.
The Victorian Candlelit Walk, Ghostly Cave Walk and Chiller
are an adventure in themselves. |
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| The Paignton &
Dartmouth Steam Railway .Relive the great age of steam on
a journey along the spectacular Torbay coastline to the
olde worlde port of Dartmouth and the fascinating River
Dart Estuary |
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| Visit 'Bygones' a Life
Size Victorian Street where you can wander back in time
and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells from a bygone age.
Clamber aboard a 28 ton Steam Engine or experience the Walkthrough
WW1 Trench. With it's 20 shops and period rooms it becomes
3 floors of pure nostalgia. |
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| Visit Paignton Zoo and
explore 6 of the worlds habitat's over 75 acres. With over
74 endangered species it's a fun and educational day out. |
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| Of course the young and
young at heart will want to visit Quaywest , the UK's only
outdoor waterpark . With thrilling waterslides and Pools to
Grand-Prix Go-Karts, Amusement Rides, Beach Sports, Bumper
Boats and Crazy Golf a visit is a must. |
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This is only a very small snippet of the amazing things you can
do in Torquay and with it's abundance of bars and restaurants
your evening entertainment is assured.
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