Daniel’s guidebook to the Bay

Daniel
Daniel’s guidebook to the Bay

Beaches

Only a 2 minute drive down the hill from the house, it has parking, a cafe, play park, toilets and large grass area, perfect for a family day beside the sea.
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Preston Sands
Marine Drive
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Only a 2 minute drive down the hill from the house, it has parking, a cafe, play park, toilets and large grass area, perfect for a family day beside the sea.
Goodrington is only a 5 - 10 minute drive away, perfect for families and also one side of the beach is dog friendly all year round.
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Goodrington Sands
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Goodrington is only a 5 - 10 minute drive away, perfect for families and also one side of the beach is dog friendly all year round.
Torre Abbey is located on Torquay Seafront, a long stretch of white sand popular in the summer months with water sports.
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Torre Abbey Sands
Torbay Road
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Torre Abbey is located on Torquay Seafront, a long stretch of white sand popular in the summer months with water sports.
If you don't mind venturing further afield, the South Hams have some of the UK's most beautiful beaches.
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Salcombe
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If you don't mind venturing further afield, the South Hams have some of the UK's most beautiful beaches.

Sightseeing

Art & antiques collections in a historic building with a palm house in 7 acre gardens.
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Torre Abbey
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Art & antiques collections in a historic building with a palm house in 7 acre gardens.
Step in to the stone age and wonder through the caves in Torquay. A must visit for all the family, even at Christmas when you can join them for 'Santa in the Caves' winter a light underground!
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Mga Prehistoric na Kweba ng Kents Cavern
91 Ilsham Rd
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Step in to the stone age and wonder through the caves in Torquay. A must visit for all the family, even at Christmas when you can join them for 'Santa in the Caves' winter a light underground!
Babbacombe model village is a miniature village and railway located in Babbacombe, open all year round. Also worth a visit when they turn it into a winter wonderland at Christmas.
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Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue
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Babbacombe model village is a miniature village and railway located in Babbacombe, open all year round. Also worth a visit when they turn it into a winter wonderland at Christmas.
Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK, its located on Goodrington Sands Beach near to Preston. It has 8 waterslides, small splash pools for youngsters and swimming pool.
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Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners Road
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Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK, its located on Goodrington Sands Beach near to Preston. It has 8 waterslides, small splash pools for youngsters and swimming pool.
Theme park for the whole family, only a 30 minute drive away!
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Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Sidmouth Road
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Theme park for the whole family, only a 30 minute drive away!
Open all year round, with over 2500 animals across 80 acres of land. One of the south wests most exciting visitor attractions.
Zoo station
Open all year round, with over 2500 animals across 80 acres of land. One of the south wests most exciting visitor attractions.
One of Devons most exciting days out! Fun for the whole family including dogs!
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River Dart Country Park
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One of Devons most exciting days out! Fun for the whole family including dogs!

City/town information

Cockington Village and award winning country park is set in 450 acres of delightful countryside and lakes. Dog friendly, the site enjoys a growing reputation as a regional centre for quality arts and crafts. It boasts, a walled art garden, tudor rose garden, art gallery, and children's play area.
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Cockington
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Cockington Village and award winning country park is set in 450 acres of delightful countryside and lakes. Dog friendly, the site enjoys a growing reputation as a regional centre for quality arts and crafts. It boasts, a walled art garden, tudor rose garden, art gallery, and children's play area.
Dartmoor National Park, wild open moorlands and deep river valleys. 450 miles of paths to walk, cycle run or ride. Only a 25 minute drive from Preston.
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Haytor
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Dartmoor National Park, wild open moorlands and deep river valleys. 450 miles of paths to walk, cycle run or ride. Only a 25 minute drive from Preston.
Exeter is the nearest city to Preston, only a 30 minute drive or train ride away. Exeter boasts one of England's greatest Cathedrals, fabulous restaurants including The Ivy and a pedestrianised shopping area Princesshay.
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Exeter
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Exeter is the nearest city to Preston, only a 30 minute drive or train ride away. Exeter boasts one of England's greatest Cathedrals, fabulous restaurants including The Ivy and a pedestrianised shopping area Princesshay.
Only a 15 minute drive from Preston or catch the ferry from Torquay harbour. Discover the delightful fishing port of Brixham.
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Brixham
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Only a 15 minute drive from Preston or catch the ferry from Torquay harbour. Discover the delightful fishing port of Brixham.
Visit by car or take a cruise along the river Dart, Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle is a must see for the family.
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Dartmouth
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Visit by car or take a cruise along the river Dart, Dartmouth and Dartmouth Castle is a must see for the family.

Food scene

OTR is one of the Bays favourite places to eat, located on the seafront in Torquay. A menu featuring an array of comfort food, cocktails and weekly specials.
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On The Rocks Restaurant
Torbay Road
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OTR is one of the Bays favourite places to eat, located on the seafront in Torquay. A menu featuring an array of comfort food, cocktails and weekly specials.
Ollies is in the heart of Torquay and provides a classic setting sonf high quality cuisine.
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Ollie's
34-36 Torwood Street
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Ollies is in the heart of Torquay and provides a classic setting sonf high quality cuisine.
The Elephant is a bright informal restaurant which overlooks the beautiful Torquay Harbour. It was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded Michelin star!
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The Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon Hill
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The Elephant is a bright informal restaurant which overlooks the beautiful Torquay Harbour. It was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded Michelin star!
Best fish n chips in Devon - only a 5 minute walk down the road!
The London Fryer
6 Seaway Road
Best fish n chips in Devon - only a 5 minute walk down the road!
Cantina is open all year round, no booking required, located on Goodrington Sands. Dog friendly, in and outdoor seating and daily specials.
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Cantina Kitchen and Bar
Young's Park Road
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Cantina is open all year round, no booking required, located on Goodrington Sands. Dog friendly, in and outdoor seating and daily specials.
Sit in or take away only a 5minute walk away, one of the best Thai's in the Bay!
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Torbay Thai Takeaway
58 Old Torquay Rd
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Sit in or take away only a 5minute walk away, one of the best Thai's in the Bay!

Things To Do On A Rainy Day!

Step back in time, quaint shops line this recreated Victorian street, plus a model railway snd replica warm trench. With 3 floors of British history and nostalgia.
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Bygones Victorian Museum
Fore Street
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Step back in time, quaint shops line this recreated Victorian street, plus a model railway snd replica warm trench. With 3 floors of British history and nostalgia.
Step in to the stone age and wonder through the caves in Torquay. A must visit for all the family, even at Christmas when you can join them for 'Santa in the Caves' winter a light underground!
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Mga Prehistoric na Kweba ng Kents Cavern
91 Ilsham Rd
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Step in to the stone age and wonder through the caves in Torquay. A must visit for all the family, even at Christmas when you can join them for 'Santa in the Caves' winter a light underground!
English Riviera Centre, enjoy a family swim day! Waves leisure centre boast an indoor water slide and wave machine! Open 7 days a week.
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Waves Leisure Pool
Chestnut Avenue
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English Riviera Centre, enjoy a family swim day! Waves leisure centre boast an indoor water slide and wave machine! Open 7 days a week.
Trampoline park Newton Abbot only 10 minutes away by car.
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iBounce Trampoline Park - Newton Abbot
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Trampoline park Newton Abbot only 10 minutes away by car.
A great family day out with world culture and local history.
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Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe Rd
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A great family day out with world culture and local history.
Plymouth Marine Aquarium is the UK's biggest aquarium! Open daily 10am to 5pm
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Pambansang Aquarium ng Marine
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Plymouth Marine Aquarium is the UK's biggest aquarium! Open daily 10am to 5pm