Visit Torquay - information about the city

Population estimate: over 60,000
County: Devon
Country: England
Average temperature: 7-15 degrees
Currency: Pound Sterling
Nearest Airport(s): Plymouth Airport, Exeter Airport
Public transport: Trains, buses
Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Activities in Torquay

Keen to get started enjoying the fantastic entertainment opportunities that await you in Torquay? Kaplan will take away all the hassle of planning, as our dedicated events coordinators provide you with a jam-packed schedule of fun things to do in and around the city with your new friends, from lively nights out to exciting day trips. Your line-up of Torquay’s best attractions could include:

Hit the beach : Discover the 18 beaches that lie on the English Riviera’s sandy shores.
Get crafty : Visit Cockington village, with its craft centre and pretty thatched cottages.
Have a treat : Taste a delicious English cream tea at one of Torquay’s great range of hotels and tea rooms.
Try your luck : Take a trip to the town’s casino for your chance to win.
Explore the countryside : Venture into the famous Dartmoor National Park to get back to nature.
Play a round : Try to beat your friends at one of the local golf courses.
Catch a live performance : From musicals and opera to comedy and drama, local theatres have it all.
Horseback trips : Enjoy a wild day out horse riding in the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Ride the waves : Try your hand at one of Torquay’s large variety of watersports, including surfing, sailing and wakeboarding.
After Dark : Experience the traditional pubs, attractive pavement cafes and stylish cocktail bars of Torquay’s harbourside nightlife.