Torquay : the English Riviera Torquay was built on seven hills, leading down to the harbour, with views across the Bay as far as Paignton and Brixham .
Torquay is a place to relax,with its beautiful parks and the gardens and beaches all set in a classical English seaside style.
Famous for its palm tree lined promenade and International Marina ,there is now a beautiful illuminated bridge linking the marina to the harbour area.
You are only minutes from the town centre and there are beautiful beaches easily accessible by foot, road or sea.Cockington village is just a walk from Torquay seafront.
The thatched village of Cockington is picture-postcard perfect - no matter what the weather or time of year. It has a historic forge, horse and carriage rides,tea rooms, thatched pub and lakes and woods.
Catch the foot ferry to Paignton or Brixham
Why not cruise across the bay and along the South Devon coast to Dartmouth ?
.Or try the Steam Train trips -one includes a trip on a boat ,ferry and steam train!
