Things To Do in and around Torbay

Paignton Zoo, Totnes Rd, Paignton.  Tel: 01803 697500

Explore the world’s threatened habitats and discover a new breed of Zoo. See over 100 different species of animals in 75 acres of land.

Living Coasts, Beacon Quay. Torquay.  Tel: 01803 202470

Take a fantastic journey around the coastlines of the world. See Penguins, Puffins, Seals and Sea Ducks above and below the ground.

Babbacombe Model Village, Babbacombe.  Tel: 01803 315 315

See the English countryside – 2 villages, farms & rural areas. Beautiful lakes & waterfalls along with railways. Stunning nighttime illuminations.

Bygones, Fore Street, St Marychurch.  Tel:01803 326108

Life sized Victorian Street of shops and period rooms. Giant model railway and railwayana collection, multi sensory WW1 trench plus much more.

Britain's most important Palaoleithic (old stone age) cave system and famous throughout the world for its wealth of archaeology and geology.

 Torquay Museum, Babbacombe Road, Torquay. Tel: 01803 293975

Galleries include displays of Local National History, finds from Kents Cavern, Egyptology, the life of Agatha Christie & John Slater’s Topographical watercolours.

Cockington Court Craft Studios, Torquay. Tel: 01803 606 035

The C16th manor house is set within 450 acres of stunning parkland. Take a horse & carriage up to the manor house, which is the home to Glass blowers, a Blacksmith, Aromatherapist, Quilter, Jeweller, Painter, Calligrapher, Potter and a craft shop.

Paignton & Dart Steam Railway, Paignton Station. Tel: 01803 555872

Running for 7 miles in Great Western Tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooden slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear.

Captained by Sir Francis Drake, this ship undertook one of the most historic and exciting voyages or all time. Between 1577 & 1580, it circumnavigated the world making vital discoveries before returning home with amazing treasures. This replica ship offers a unique insight into life on board a 16th century sailing ship, there is plenty to do for all the family.