TORQUAY | Full tour of holiday seaside town Torquay Devon
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- TORQUAY | Full tour of holiday seaside town Torquay Devon from marina to Torquay beach.
Torquay, close to Paignton and Brixham, is a jewel in the crown of the English Riviera with everything you need for a great seaside holiday. Torquay is a popular Devon seaside holiday destination for many reasons from the beach to the boat trips.
Boasting a beautiful coastline with sheltered bays and sandy beaches, Torquay is perfect for relaxation, paddling, swimming, and water sports. Families will love the safe and shallow waters of Meadfoot Beach, while adventurers can try out kayaking, sailing, or even jet skiing at Torquay Harbour.
Thanks to its sheltered location and the warming influence of the Gulf Stream, Torquay enjoys a generally mild climate, making it a great destination year-round. Spring and summer are ideal for enjoying the beaches and outdoor activities.
Torquay is a haven for families. The abundance of beaches provides endless opportunities for sandcastle building, paddling, and rock pooling. Kids will also love the amusement parks, like the Living Coasts coastal zoo, and the Babbacombe Model Village
Steeped in history, Torquay boasts a wealth of cultural attractions. Explore the historic Torre Abbey, a 12th-century monastery with beautiful gardens showcasing plants mentioned in Agatha Christie's novels. Delve into the region's maritime heritage at the Torquay Museum, or visit the Agatha Christie Birthplace, where the Queen of Crime spent her early years and draw inspiration for her detective stories.
Torquay's lively town center offers something for everyone. Stroll along the picturesque harborside lined with shops, cafes, restaurants, and traditional pubs serving delicious Devonshire cream teas. Explore the bustling harbor and watch the boats come and go, or take a boat trip along the coast for stunning views.
Throughout the year, Torquay hosts a variety of events and festivals, catering to all interests. The annual Agatha Christie Festival is a highlight for crime fiction enthusiasts, with dramatizations, talks, and exhibitions celebrating her work.
Torquay is a gateway to stunning natural beauty. Explore the rugged limestone cliffs of Torquay seafront or take a scenic walk along the South West Coast Path, offering breathtaking coastal views. Venture further afield to Dartmoor National Park, a vast area of granite moorland with hiking trails.
Torquay's location makes it a perfect base for exploring the wider English Riviera. Visit the neighboring towns of Paignton and Brixham, known for their beaches, harbours, and fresh seafood restaurants. Explore the picturesque villages of Devon or take a day trip to Exeter, the historic capital of Devon boasting a magnificent cathedral and Roman walls.
Explore the prehistoric world at Kents Cavern, a network of caves revealing evidence of human habitation dating back over 40,000 years. Believed to be one of Britain's oldest prehistoric homes, the caves offer a glimpse into the lives of early settlers.
Encounter marine life from around the world at Living Coasts, a coastal zoo showcasing penguins, sharks, otters, and much more. Walk through underwater tunnels to observe marine creatures in their recreated habitats and learn about conservation efforts.
Step into a miniature world at the Babbacombe Model Village, featuring over 400 miniature buildings depicting iconic landmarks from around the world, including Buckingham Palace, the Eiffel Tower, and even the Tower of London. Don't miss the miniature recreations of local landmarks like Torquay Harbour and Agatha Christie's holiday home.
Explore the ruins of a 12th-century monastery and its beautiful gardens at Torre Abbey. The abbey offers a fascinating glimpse into monastic life, with exhibitions detailing its history and architecture. The surrounding gardens are a haven of peace and tranquility, boasting a variety of plants and flowers, some featured in the works of Agatha Christie.
Delve into the region's history and maritime heritage at the Torquay Museum. The museum houses a collection of archaeological finds, social history exhibits, and maritime artifacts, showcasing the town's development from a small fishing village to a popular seaside resort.
Visit the house where Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime, was born and spent her early
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Also watch our video of Brixham in Devon - th-cam.com/video/ROl8I2zCXEE/w-d-xo.html
I went here about a month ago and absolutely loved it, yes lots of homeless etc but as you say the same as 99% of the Seaside Towns in the UK. I walked from Torquay to Brixham it was an AMAZING walk :)
I agree with you if people want to see the negative side of a town or village they should watch the news...that's why we love your videos...positive..Informative and relaxing...😊 thank you for pounding the pavement in search of the bright side of life 😅
Thank you 🙏
Have a lovely week!
This part of torquay always looks so beautiful always from the rest of it
Same in many places
17:41 offshore make a nice Sausage and Bacon and Egg Chiabbata. Stopped there on my last day for Breakfast and it was delicious!
I love torbay and lost count of how many times I have holiday and long week ended there, it has a lot to appreciate but looking back, in a positive way it needs the markets, street entertainment, maybe encourage car shows, these types of inexpensive events in and around the area to add some appeal add draw in new visitors who could add to the economy.
Superb great walk Mr G you've almost had me in tears watching this. Love Torbay, keep the famous white trainers walking, KRO
Thank you so much
It’s a pleasure to film these places for you
Thanks for yet another magnificent tour of an English coastal resort town. Torquay has impressed town planners down here
in Australia. There is a coastal town down south in Victoria been given the same name. And up here in Queensland a lovely
beach in Hervey Bay on the Coral Sea coast is called Torquay. I am drawn to beaches and coastal towns as I find them so
relaxing whilst there are still exciting things on offer if required. I also agree with your comment on videoing the positive
aspects on offer. There are too many negatives being aired on TH-cam. Let's share smiles and sunshine!
Torquay is another great part of Devon and is a very lively town
with the nice marina, shops and of course places to eat and drink
which is my favorite part of the walk thanks for another fantastic
tour and walk there in Torquay until next time thank you.🇬🇧👋
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Thank you for posting
Love torquay lots of memories here
You’re welcome
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Thanks for showing round torquay and the shops and restaurants and the gift shops as well as the pier and boat trip round the theatre as well as the beach and it looks very busy day and the hotel on the hills and I have been to all 3 places when I was down there Thanks Neil
Because of your Torquay vlogs my wife and I have booked a week in Torquay, so thanks very much & keep up the good work & doing what you do.😎👍. Jeff
That was really lovely thank you
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I'll be glad when those roadworks are finished, absolute nightmare.
Yes very messy!
What a great place Torquay is lovely views loved the harbour and marina I could sit and watch the boats all day enjoyed the walk and your company keep up the good work have a good day 😂 ❤
Many thanks!
Here right now, airshow day !😊
Amazing - have a great time!
Really enjoyed seeing Torquay, thank you.
Thanks so much ❤️
Been to Torquay loads not been for about 4 years but its so different to i remember its changed but love your video as usual Neil x
Thank you so much
Some great places on the way thisbweek
Just loved torquay, took my mum there a couple of yrs ago stayed in the hotel regina featured in the video....views over the harbour amazing, lovely to wake upto every morning...just love ur vlogs. Liz xx
Thank you so much that really does mean a lot
Lovely video
Thanks 🤗
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Went to school and lived in Torquay for 20 years. Cockington is nice, Babbacombe was my favourite spot, you have the Model Village, the cliff railway and the scenery to die for. Love the video, brings back memories, proper job 👌👌
I'm just reading your comment whilst sat in Cockington in the pub garden!
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Just came back from Torquay loved it there
Great place
Just Back
Loved the place
Best Beaches friendly localsc
Will totally come back
Yes!! Well said!
Great place to visit!
Loved it there
Fun place
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Another Great video From Devon ! thank you !
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@@GimbalWalkTVI live in Wellswood just up the road 5 minutes walk to the harbour and town centre
Torquay Military Museum is closed down unfortunately. Do love the Torbay area. ❤
Brilliant video thank you 👍😀
Thank you so much!
@@GimbalWalkTV my pleasure my friend always enjoy your videos 👊😎❤️🙏🇬🇧
Great weather. When did you film this.
Just the other week!
If you concentrated on the negatives of a town etc, no one would bother looking at your wonderful videos. It's everywhere. Looking at Gimbal Walks makes me happy and positive that life will be better. Torquay looks like a nice place. Lots to do there. Gardens and ⛵ seaside and big wheels. I was hoping to see Faulty but never mind 😉
I'll always do positive - life is too short for the negative stuff isn't it!
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Torquay military museum was sold months ago and is now permanently closed my friend owned it, he sold everything to a private collector/company
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@@GimbalWalkTV alas it was it was owned by Charlie Bronsons son George. It was a brilliant museum so much to see
It's improving greatly now we have a concervstive council which was elected 2023 , prior to that it was Lib Dem and over that period it really went down there are millions being spent and some of that was due to millions being obtained by Kevin Forster our MP AT THE TIME
Don’t get the negativity of the locals in Torquay. They only have the same issues as most other UK towns these days but it’s such a beautiful place. My children love it and hopefully we are going to relocate our family to there one day.
I’d even go as far to say that it’s probably my most favourite place in the entire country.
Agreed the local issues are the same everywhere else
I've lived in Torquay for a decade having escaped London, I have seen a decline over that time. boarded up shops, more drunks, more street sleepers and more young yobs, the front and harbour are still quite nice but move away and it is a toilet, thinking of coming for a holiday? Don't waste your money.
I get the same message about every single place I film from the locals in each town or village or city
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A sad reality of the decline of the UK.
@@You.are.boring.me.now2024 agreed!
Well im glad i watched this. I dont like doing places down, but its a nightmare there. That roadworks system is diabolical & def a no go area for disabled people. 😢😢😢😢😢
You should have just filmed the last 10 mins!!!
I will most certainly NOT be visiting Torbay. I could not get around there. Thank you. Shame as I was looking forward to seeing it. Sad to say that I gave up before the end😢
It's not too bad - the roadworks can be avoided and it's nearly all flat thankfully (my bad knee can testiry it's easy to navigate!)
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homeless capital,,, all the money for tourism
Homelessness is everywhere
That was really lovely thank you
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