With its magnificent horseshoe-shaped bay, swaying palm trees, elegant Victorian villas, pretty marina, sweeping sandy beach and its fascinating Agatha Christie connections.
Torquay, South Devon
Torquay is full of surprises with its magnificent horseshoe-shaped bay, swaying palm trees, elegant Victorian villas, pretty marina, sweeping sandy beach and its fascinating Agatha Christie connections.
Over the years, a glittering array of creative and well-connected personages visited the resort and these have been immortalised by the popular Blue Plaque Heritage Trail around Torquay. Famous authors included Flora Thompson of Lark Rise novels and Charles Kingsley who penned the Water Babies. Rudyard Kipling spent two years at Rock House in Torquay, and poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning spent time at the now Hotel Regina on Torquay harbourside. Hesketh Crescent in Torquay was once leased to Charles Darwin and Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel also had a long association here.
Torquay has been one of the UK 's top holiday destinations since Victorian Times when the gentry promenaded, bathing huts were wheeled down to the beaches and anyone who was anyone had an attractive villa overlooking the sea. It was the Victorians who first used the Riviera name to describe their favourite resort and their legacy remains to this day with sparkling white villas perched on the verdant hilltops, beautiful gardens around the seafront and elegant Victorian facades along the main streets. There is an abundance of pavement cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightlife, good quality shops and a host of attractions to suit every interest.
Torquay is an absolute haven for foodies with a collection of seriously good eating experiences from celebrated restaurants to award-winning fish and chips. Youll love the seafood restaurants with delicious fish sourced from nearby Brixhams famous Fish Market. Families are well catered for with plenty of family friendly eateries just strolling distance from the bustling harbour.
Drop passengers at the Princes Theatre on Sea Front.
Depart for Home 16th December - later return to see the lights - 19.30.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Bridgwater | Bridgwater Mount Street Bus Stop Rear of Angel Place Shopping centre | |
Bristol Anchor Road West | Anchor Road, Outside @ Bristol-We The Curious Westbound Bus Stop | |
Bristol Tesco | Tesco's Eastville Bus stop - Jct 2 of M32 (Tesco's Car park only has a 2 Hr. parking limit) | |
Burnham on Sea | Burnham on Sea, Pier Street Bus Stop The Old Pier Tavern | |
Clevedon | Clevedon Miles Morgan Travel Agency, Triangle Bus Stop | |
Highbridge | Highbridge, Church Street Bus Stop Near to Church | |
Nailsea | Nailsea - Clevedon Road Car Park | |
Weston Borough Arms Sth | Outside the Borough Arms Bus Shelter Locking Road | |
Weston-super-Mare | Weston-super-Mare Locking Road Car Park | |
Worle - P/Green South | Worle - Preanes Green, New Bristol Rd. Opposite side of Road to Summer Lane Bus Shelter | |
Worle - Queensway South | Worle - Bridge Farm Opposite Food Warehouse Bus St New Bristol Road |
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