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Stay at The Glenorleigh and explore the best of the English Riviera just moments away! From the stunning Torquay Harbour and historic Kents Cavern to family fun at Paignton Zoo and Splashdown Waterpark, there's something for everyone. Ride the Dartmouth Steam Railway, visit the haunted Berry Pomeroy Castle, or enjoy breathtaking views on the Babbacombe Cliff Railway.Your perfect adventure starts here—book your stay today!

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Fun for all the family in and around the bayevents including Airshows, pirate weekend, Childrens week and so much more click the link below for more information.

Torquay Harbour

With stunning beaches, palm-lined promenades, and a vibrant nightlife, Torquay offers the best of the English Riviera. Stroll past Victorian villas, relax by the sea, and indulge in global cuisine, from Thai and Italian to fresh seafood. Experience coastal charm at its finest!

Model Village

Feel like a giant at Babbacombe Model Village! Explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens with hundreds of detailed models, from medieval to Victorian architecture, plus iconic scenes like Stonehenge and a charming thatched village.

Kents Cavern

Travel through a million years at Kents Cavern! Discover ancient artifacts, mammoth teeth, and Britain’s oldest human bone (41,000 years old). This top prehistoric cave offers guided tours on safe paths, with a constant 14°C temperature—perfect in any weather

Babbacombe cliff railway

Since 1926, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has carried visitors to and from Oddicombe Beach, offering a scenic, effortless ride. Surrounded by breathtaking views, it’s the perfect way to soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

Bygones

Three floors of pure nostalgia for both adults and children. Period rooms, Scenic Model Railway, Fantasy Land,
200 years of British Military History.
Bringing the past alive! Go back in time to the Victorian era.The unexpected is to be found at Bygones.

Paignton Zoo

Home to the most animals in the South West, enjoy a wild day with giraffes, lions, gorillas, meerkats, and more! Explore six natural habitats, indoor play areas, and ride the Jungle Express. With 2,000 creatures to see, you'll need a full day!

Splashdown waterpark

FLUMIN' GOOD FUN for all the family.Come and enjoy the UK's BIGGEST outdoor waterpark. Idyllically placed on the English Riviera, with spectacular views and 8 adrenalin-pumping flume rides, slide outside on the sunny sands at Goodrington.

Dartmouth steam railway

Based on the glorious South Devon coastline in South West England,
enjoy your days out in Devon on our steam trains, boat trips and paddle steamer.The only attraction in Devon that lets you enjoy the delights of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Dartmouth and the River Dart, Kingswear and Totnes on your day out!

Berry Pomeroy Castle - Devon

Ranked among the UK’s top 10 most haunted castles, Berry Pomeroy is home to the eerie White and Blue Lady apparitions. Once the seat of the Seymour family, this English Heritage site is open daily June–October and weekends November–March.

Torquay United Football Club

In May 1985, a fire destroyed a third of Plainmoor’s grandstand, reducing capacity to under 5,000. Major upgrades followed in the late ’80s and ’90s, including the Family Stand, new offices, a club shop, and the Boots and Laces pub.