Activities
Activities, useful websites, restaurants, nightlife and Devon
National Trust sites. Most with links.
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Useful Websites
EVENTS IN TORBAY 2011
Agreed Event Dates for 2011
Torbay Calendar of
Festivals and Events 2010 / 2011: General Information
- Torbay, Devon,  England, UK
Every Wednesday evening on the Paignton seafront is Bike Night,
where crowds of bikers gather to display their motorcycles and
socialise. At the end of May, the Brixham Festival takes place and
sees angling and crab-catching contests, jazz music, ghost walks,
pub quizzes, Morris dancing and performances by the Town Band, the
English Riviera Singers and also the acclaimed Brixham Orpheus Male
Voice Choir. Soon after in June, Cockington Court plays host to its
very own version of the Last Night of the Proms,
The Torbay Carnival Week arrives at the end of July, with week-long
events such as a procession of town criers and floats, a teddy
bears` picnic, gymnastics displays, live music, Punch and Judy
performances, and the Old Wheels Club Car Show. Many visitors come
to Torbay each September to join in the fun and activities at the
week-long Agatha Christie Festival, which celebrates this famous
author`s connections to Torquay and includes writing workshops,
film screenings, headsets for walking tours, a trail for cars, and
much associated merchandise.
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Easter Hockey Festival -
mid-April at nearby Teignmouth and Dawlish, as well as
Torbay
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BMAD (Bikers Make a Difference) Bike
Festival - late April to early May, at Paignton
Green
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Try a Boat Weekend - early
May, at Beacon Quay in Torquay
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Brixham Heritage Race -
late May, between Brixham Harbour and Tor Bay
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Brixham Heritage Festival -
late May to early June, around Brixham Harbour
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Brixham Art and Craft
Market - late May to early June, at Brixham Harbour
and Quayside
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Paignton Bike Nights - late
May to September, every Wednesday evening on the Paignton
Esplanade
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D-Day Commemoration Events
- June 6th, at Beacon Quay in Torquay
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Garden Open Evenings -
early June to early July, at Paignton Zoo
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Race for Life - mid-June, a
charity event for Cancer Research at Clennon Valley in
Paignton
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Brixham Trawler Race -
mid-June, based at Brixham Harbour
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English Riviera Bowls
Tournament - mid-June, at various venues around
Torbay
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Babbacombe Fayre -
mid-June, at the Babbacombe Downs in Torquay
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Torbay Half Marathon and Fun
Run - late June, from Paignton Green to Torquay
Pavilion
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Brixham Art and Craft
Market - late June to early September, at Brixham
Harbour and Quayside
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Torbay Wildlife Fayre -
early July, at Paignton Green
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Kick Start Club Motor Rally
- early July, at the Paignton North Promenade
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Festival of the Sea - early
July, at All Saints Church in Brixham
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Paignton Youth Fayre -
mid-July, at the Paignton Middle Green
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Brixham Hap`nin (Party in the
Park) - mid-July, St. Mary`s Park, Brixham
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Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club
Regatta - mid-July, at Babbacombe Bay in
Torquay
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Torbay Carnival Ball - late
July, at the Oldway
Mansion in Paignton
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Torbay Carnival Week - late
July, in both Paignton and Torquay, lasting an entire
week
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Riviera Classic Car Show -
late July, at Paignton Green
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Torbay Carnival Week - late
July, in both Paignton and Torquay, lasting an entire
week
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Marldon Apple Pie Fair -
late July, at the village of Marldon
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RNLI Open Day - late July,
at Brixham Harbour
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Family Summer Party - late
July, at Paignton Zoo
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Cockington Fair - early
August, at Cockington Court
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Family Treasure Hunt -
early August, at the Berry Head Nature Reserve
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Torbay Steam Fair - early
August, at the Market Field in the village of Churston
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Anderton and Rowland Fair -
mid-August, at Paignton North Green
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Torbay Open Tennis
Tournament - mid-August, at various venues
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Paignton Regatta -
mid-August, centred around Paignton Green and including
fireworks
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Brixham Regatta -
mid-August, at Brixham Harbour
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Torquay Royal Regatta -
mid-August, at Hollicombe in the Torquay area
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Paignton Lions Fete -
mid-August, at the Paignton Middle Green
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Children`s Festival -
mid-August, based in Paignton
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10K Race - late August,
starting at the Princess Gardens in Torquay
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Albacore National
Championships - late August, hosted by the Royal
Torbay Yacht Club
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Torbay Borough Sea Angling
Festival - early September, at Tor Bay
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Michelmore Cup - early
September, hosted by the Brixham Yacht Club
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River Stars Grand Final -
early September, at the Riviera International Centre
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Agatha Christie Week -
mid-September, based in Torquay
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Summer Mini Regatta -
mid-September, hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club
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English Riviera International Comedy
Festival - late September, at venues throughout
Torbay
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Apple Day Festival -
mid-October, at Cockington Court
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Torbay Poetry Festival -
mid-October, at various venues in Torquay
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Animal Week - late October,
at Paignton Zoo
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Winter Wonderland -
mid-November to early January, at the Babbacombe
Model Village
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Christmas Carnival - early
December, passing by the harbourfront
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Mistletoe Ball - early
December, at Torquay`s imperial Hotel
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Christmas at Cockington -
early December, at Cockington Court
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Civil Carol Concert -
mid-December, at the Riviera International Centre
Local noted restaurants
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Biancos Ristorante Italiano
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A good Italian close to the town centre. Caters
for all tastes with a good atmosphere...
Address
38 Torwood Street
Torquay
Devon
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Telephone
01803 293
430
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Balti Garden
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No list would complete without an Indian
restaurant. There are many to choose from of
course. We always choose the Balti garden, if for
no reason than the food is good and the price is
reasonable. The staff are friendly as well.
Address
Abbey Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5NF
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Telephone
01803
290087
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Bickley Mill Inn
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Just off the beaten track, down a hidden valley
lies a secret - The Bickley Mill! This beautiful,
family run freehouse is set in the quaint village
of Stoneycombe, South Devon and is a lovely place
to visit throughout all seasons.
www.bickleymill.co.uk
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The Orange Tree
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Off the high street, this is a restaurant
frequented by people who have respect for the
establishment in which they are dining. Simon and
Tony work with you as their guests, including
specific dietary requirements, especially
Coeliac....
Address
14 Parkhill Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2AL
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Telephone
01803
213936
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Yum Sing
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These restaurants seldom vary in their cuisine,
but frequently vary in their quality of food and
service. The restaurant is a good size, an
extensive menu and is well laid out. There is a
large car park....
www.yum-sing.co.uk
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No. 7 Fish Bistro
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This small family-run bistro just up from the
harbour is awash with the fruits of the sea.
Cream walls are decorated with fishy plaques,
prints and posters, while tables, with attractive
navy and cream thick plastics covers, are set on
polished-wood ...
www.no7-fish.com
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Hanburys Award Winning Fish and Chips
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South West fish and chip shop of the year,
1988,1993,1997,1992 and regional finalist in
2002. What more could we say. We always get our
take away here or eat in! Excellent!...
Address
Princes Street
Babbacombe
Devon
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Telephone
01803
329928
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Marstan Restaurant
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Welcome to the Crystal Room - the most stunning
room in the hotel. In the morning the sun lit
room becomes a magical setting for the perfect
breakfast. You are greeted by friendly staff, who
will escort you to a table set for royalty.
www.marstanhotel.co.uk
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The Orchid
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What can you say about a Restaurant that has 3 AA
Rosettes!. This is one of only eight "3 AA
Rosetted" Restaurants in Devon and Cornwall.
The Orchid is a 26 cover air conditioned
restaurant, with stunning views over the bay.
www.orchidtorquay.co.uk
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Ocean Brasserie
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Justyna Fanous, General Manageress and Neil
Fanous, Head Chef, are the proprietors of one of
Torquay's most prestigious restaurants. We
aim to provide delicious food and a personal,
friendly service in a relaxing and pleasant
environment....
www.oceanbrasserie.co.uk
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Aztec Bistro & Bar
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Open 7 days a week, the Aztec Bistro & Bar at
TLH Leisure Resort offers fresh contemporary
cuisine in stylish surroundings. Serving a range
of hot and cold drinks, snacks and pastries
throughout the day, this is a great spot to meet
up with friends ...
www.tlh.co.uk/hotels/food-drink
Some of the local nightlife
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One of Torquays premier
nightclubs. Situated in the
popular harbour side area of
Torquay offering premium drinks
& cocktails. Visit the
website for more
details.
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GREAT FOOD, GREAT STAFF,
GREAT PRICES, GREAT MUSIC. ADMIRE
THE VIEW. One of Torquay`s
friendliest bars offering premium
beers and live music. Situated
within the main seafront area
with stunning views over the
Bay.
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Appleby`s
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SEAFRONT, SHEDDON HILL
TORQUAY
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A
warm welcome awaits you at
Henry`s. Situated in the hart of
Paignton offering a full daytime
menu and a lively atmosphere in
the
evening.
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Henrys
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53 TORBAY ROAD, PAIGNTON,
DEVON. Phone: 01803
551190
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The Spinning
Wheel offers live entertainment 7
nights a week. Situated on
Paignton sea Front this is one of
the Bays liveliest pubs. Free
entry throughout.
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Premium Beers
& Larger
80`s through to the latest sounds.
Opening times
Fri - Sat
Nights.
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18 Esplanade Road,
Paignton.
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R & B`s sports
bar
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Welcome to Torquay`s number
one sports bar situated in the
hart of the town and busy harbour
side area. Large screen TV with a
number of standard screens
covering major sporting events.
If R & B is your music taste
then this is the number one bar
for you.
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Torquays Number
1 Sports Bar.
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Devon National Trust Sites
A La Ronde,
Devon
Quirky 18th-century house with
fascinating interior decoration and
collections
      
Arlington Court and the
National Trust Carriage Museum,
Devon
Intimate and intriguing Regency house,
set in extensive estate, and impressive
collection of horse-drawn vehicles
   
Bideford Bay and Hartland,
Devon
A little-known but most beautiful stretch
of rugged cliffs, sheltered valleys and
ancient woodlands.
   
Bradley,
Devon
Delightful medieval manor house, set in
woodland and meadows through which the
River Lemon runs
Branscombe -- The Old Bakery,
Manor Mill and Forge,
Devon
Charming vernacular buildings with mill
and forge restored to working order
Buckland Abbey,
Devon
700-year-old home of Elizabethan
seafarers Drake and Grenville, in
beautiful Tavy Valley estate
Castle Drogo,
Devon
The `last castle to be built in England`,
set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic
views over Dartmoor
The Church House,
Devon
Fine two-storey granite building dating
from c.1540
Coleton Fishacre,
Devon
A luxuriant garden by the sea, with an
Arts & Crafts-style house, featuring
Art Deco-influenced interiors
Compton Castle,
Devon
Dramatic fortified manor house and small
formal garden
Dart Estuary to Brixham,
Devon
A captivating and rugged stretch of
coastline with cliffs, beaches and
traditional Devon farmland
Dunsland,
Devon
Site of a Tudor mansion set within a
grand, old parkland enveloped in over 900
years of history
East Devon Jurassic Coast,
Devon
East Devon`s coastline forms part of the
stunning Jurassic Coast; England`s first
natural World Heritage Site
Finch Foundry,
Devon
The last working water-powered forge in
England
Greenway,
Devon
Greenway house and garden on the River
Dart: `the loveliest place in the
world`
Killerton,
Devon
Glorious landscape garden surrounded by
parkland, fine 18th-century house with
renowned historical fashion
collection
Killerton: Budlake Old Post
Office Room,
Devon
Charming example of a 1950s Post Office
Room with cottage garden
Killerton: Clyston Mill,
Devon
Historic working watermill in idyllic
riverside setting
Killerton: Marker`s Cottage,
Devon
Thatched medieval cob house with
smoke-blackened timbers and painted
wooden screen
Knightshayes Court,
Devon
Victorian country house with richly
decorated interiors and garden with
outstanding plant collection
Loughwood Meeting House,
Devon
17th-century thatched Baptist meeting
house
Lundy,
Devon
Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating
array of wildlife amidst dramatic
scenery
Lydford Gorge,
Devon
The deepest gorge in the South West, with
spectacular 30m waterfall
Morte,
Devon
Spectacular coastline of cliffs and
coves, sandy beaches, dunes and
headlands, important for its wildlife,
archaeology and geology.
Overbeck`s,
Devon
Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding
elegant Edwardian house with diverse
collections
Parke Estate,
Devon
A peaceful retreat set within the
beautiful Devon countryside, with the
River Bovey meandering through
wildlife-rich woodlands
Salcombe: Thurlestone to
Torcross, Devon
A spectacular stretch of coastline
boasting dramatic cliffs, grazed open
farmland and secluded sandy coves.
Saltram,
Devon
Magnificent Georgian house with opulent
Robert Adam interiors, gardens, follies
and landscape parkland
Shute Barton,
Devon
Medieval manor house with later
architectural features
Watersmeet,
Devon
Varied Exmoor landscape of rocky
coastline, heather moorland, wooded
valleys and fast-flowing rivers.
Wembury Bay to Ayrmer Cove,
Devon
A spectacular stretch of coastline
boasting dramatic cliffs, grazed open
farmland and secluded coves and
estuaries
West Exmoor Coast,
Devon
Six miles of towering cliffs and secluded
coves, wooded river valleys and heather
moorland in Exmoor National Park.
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