Torquay in general

Torquay also known as 'The English Riviera' got its name from the ancient Saxon hamlet of Torre and the Quay it sits on. Well known for its mild climate, there are many palm trees growing all around the area. Torquay was made popular in Victorian times, I'm sure many people reading this review will have visited Torquay on holiday as a child. Torquay is made up of many regions, which have been added to over the years. The Willows, Watcombe, Saint Marychurch, Babbacombe, Wellswood, The Warberries, Ellacombe, Plainmoor, Tormohun (although this is known locally as just Torquay town centre), Torre, Livermead, Shiphay, Barton, Cockington, Chelston, Upton and ...

Torquay is where the programme 'Faulty Towers' was supposed to have been. Torquay is split up into three regions: Mary Church, Babbacomb & Torquay itself. There's lot's to see at Torquay & plenty of places to stay, Torquay has a museum which I'll mention later. Torquay had a wonderful harbour fronted by lot's of gift shops & cafes. There's two shopping centre's & hundred's of shops which will be listed, there's also parts of torquay that the tourist doesn't know about, but soon will. Torquay is the Capital of 'Agatha Christie' Country. The world's most celebrated mystery writer was born in the town in 1890 & used many places in Devon in her ...

Being a family with young children, we haven't been brave enough to travel abroad yet and always take our main Summer holiday in Britain. Our most frequently visited area over the past few years is Torbay.Aptly named The English Riviera, Torbay is situated in South Devon and the three main places there are Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Torbay has a good mixture of places to go, things to do for the whole family, young and old. If you are looking for somewhere with big-name stores, and restaurants then you should head for Torquay. The variety of shops here is as good as you will find in any city centre and includes eateries such as Mcdonalds and Pizza Hut ...