What  to Do whilst in Torquay

 

1. Kent’s Cavern ~ One of Britain's rare and classic caves used as a home during the Stone Age, the only licensed Caves in the world.

1. Paignton Zoo ~ 80 acres of naturalistic landscaped grounds and some to some of the planet’s rarest and amazing animals. For a small donation to the Zoo you can have your clients feeding the elephants.

1. Greenways ~ Agatha Christie loved nothing better than escaping with her family to Greenway, their Devon holiday home. Open to the public for the first time from Feb 2009, have the opportunity to view the many personal collections and mementoes of our best-loved mystery writer and her family. 

1. Living Coast ~ A unique world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservations of coastal and marine life around the globe. For a small donation you can have give your clients the opportunity to get up close and feed the penguins.

1. Torre Abbey ~ It has a story spanning 800 years and was once the most important Abbey of its kind in England, following a massive three-year restoration project visitors can now explore the most ancient and hallowed parts of the building where some stunning finds have been unearthed.  Private rooms available to host drink receptions

1. Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway ~ with private observatory carriage available for hire. Experience the great days of steam travel with a return journey behind one of our steam locomotives on our steeply graded line between Paignton and Kingswear, with its glorious coast and river views.   Looking at possible arranging a Visit to BRNC Dartmouth at the same time , depending on members interested .

1. The Boat Train ~ with Paignton & Dartmouth Railway and RiverLink. Travel on the steam railway from Paignton to Kingswear, then cross on the passenger ferry to explore Dartmouth before taking a circular harbour cruise around the river and estuary. Sit back and enjoy the trip as you pass the historic places and unsurpassed scenery, then catch the passenger ferry to Kingswear for your return train ride to Paignton. Looking at possible arranging a Visit to BRNC Dartmouth at the same time , depending on members interested

1. Sharpen Vineyard ~ producing English award wining wine & cheese. Take a fully-guided tour of both the vineyard and winery, together with a tasting of our wines and cheese.

1. The Golden Hind ~  The Golden Hind captained by Sir Francis Drake undertook one of the most historic and exciting voyages of all time. Between 1577 and 1580 the Golden Hind circumnavigated the world making vital discoveries before returning home with amazing treasures. This ship now offers an amazing insight into life onboard a 16th century sailing ship and is based in Brixham, Devon the area where Sir Francis Drake lived and worked

 

And there is always THE PUBS!!!!!