We had such a busy day in Torquay and really crammed in lots of fun! Our first stop was a visit to Bygones – an interesting family-friendly attraction which transports visitors back in time through the Victorian Era and World War II. Our next stop was Torquay’s Dinosaur World where we immersed ourselves in fun dinosaur exhibits and quizzed our way around. After all this fun we needed some lunch and came across Asteys Cove Cafe right on the beach of Asteys Cove. The food was good but the views were even better! Click the links above to see my separate posts on these places.
A Bustling Harbour
Between visiting Torquay’s Dinosaur World and Asteys Cove we took a walk around Torquay’s harbour. I can see why they call it the beautiful English Riviera – in the sunshine the harbour looked beautiful with the boats and the sea glistening.
The harbour was bustling and busy as it was the Sunday midway through the school’s Easter holidays. It did make finding parking a little tricky!
Golf, Gardens and Ice Cream
Later in the day Nathan and I partook in a competitive game of adventure golf at Jungle Journey Golf. Whenever we play crazy golf we always place bets on who’s going to win and agree that the loser buys the ice creams. Unfortunately, I lost this game (just) and so we went on a hunt for ice cream.
We took a walk through some lovely and well-maintained gardens and found an ice cream kiosk by the seafront. Even though it was now about 6pm the kiosk was open and we were able to treat ourselves to a double scooped cone with a flake. We took our tasty ice creams back to the gardens and sat on a bench admiring the views. It was so peaceful here and a really lovely place to stop for a rest and enjoy our ice creams!
Final Thoughts
I had never visited Torquay before although had heard lots about it. I think I had a bit of negative perception of it given what I had heard from others. However, Torquay really surpassed my expectations and we had a great day. We were able to explore some fun, family-friendly attractions and enjoy the lovely views of the harbour, beach and gardens. I hope to return to the English Riviera soon and explore more of this beautiful part of Devon.
We love Torquay and parked high up on the hill and walked down to the marina and it was lovely. The sunsets are pretty good there too. Great post x love your photos x
Oh wow I would love to see a nice sunset next time I visit! Thank you!
How stunning! Those gardens are just fabulous. I would genuinely love to visit here!
They are just beautiful aren’t they!
What a lovely, lovely place! I love the garden benches, the beautiful flowers, and the view of the beach. The ice cream, of course, looked mouthwatering!
The ice cream topped it all off!!
This trip looks so fun! I love all the pictures, you are a great photographer!
Aw thanks so much!
The environment and that clock tower looks so beautiful. What an amazing trip you must have taken! I bet that ice cream was delicious.
It was such a lovely day trip! The ice cream was delish!
I would love to visit a Bygone. I am real caught up in the 17, 18 and early 1900’s right now. I was happy to see the Muson River Train from 1894. If I ever start to travel more that is the kind of attractions I will be searching for.
Aww I love visiting places like this – anywhere with a harbour, little shops and ice-cream is a winner with me 🙂
Yes I agree, I love being by the water and seeing all the boats!
Torquay looks gorgeous a d those ice creams are impressive! I’d love to visit bygone I think that would be right up my street!
Bygones is amazing! You need to visit!
I’d never thought of visiting Torquay before, but it looks like a really fabulous place! Added to the bucket list!
I would love to visit Torquay one day. It sounds like a great place to visit.
Looks like a great place to visit. I’ll definitely go here one day with my family. This is truly a bucket lists material.
It seems like a great place to visit – for families I think there is loads to do!
Oh how fun…it looks like you had a blast. This is definitely a place worth visiting.
I agree! I would recommend!
I can’t wait to visit after reading your blog post!
Aww I hope you do!
That looks like a really beautiful place to go to. Seeing your pictures makes me want to go there right now.
Awesome, I’m glad the pictures had that effect!
This view is remarkable! I would love to go one day. It also looks like a romantic spot by the harbor.
Yes, I think it could be a romantic place, although it gets really quite busy!
Such beautiful pictures and scenery! The ice cream looked like the best part!
Ice cream is always the best part!
Torquay is a lovely place, lots to do and looks like you had amazing weather. those ice creams!
There seems like there is so much to do – will need to return for sure.
Those ice cream cones look awfully good. And thank you for sharing all the beautiful photos.
They were very tasty!
This ice cream looks delicious.
Torquay looks like a fun place to visit. I love the manicured gardens and pretty red flowers.
They were scrummy indeed! The gardens were beautiful!
That looks like a fun little date spot! I wouldn’t mind to check that out one of these days.
Totaly, hope you enjoy!
Your phoyos are stunning! I’ve never been but definitely want to now.
Thanks so much Joanna!
I have not been to Torquay for years but it looks beautiful. We are looking forward to visiting in a couple of weeks
I hope you have a lovely time and the suns out to make it look even prettier!
I’d love to visit Torquay. Looks like you had a fab time, and how lucky to get such great weather while you were there. Xx
We were so lucky as it was March /April time so can be quite unpredictable! Such a lovely day 🙂
Torquay looks like such a gorgeous spot in the UK, from your pictures it looks like the perfect little town for a vacation.
I think it would be an excellent place for a vacation!
Wow this looks like such a great place to visit with lots of things to do!
Definitely, we will be back as there’s even more!
Beautiful photos! Your post is well written. Amazing!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the post and pictures!
Oh wow what a beautiful place to visit and your photos are really breath taking xx i be planning little holliday breaks and i will put this place on my wish list c
Thank you Pati! Let me know if you ever visit!
Torquay is one place I have always wanted to visit but as yet haven’t made it. It looks like a lovely place to visit.
Defo try and check it out, surpassed my expectations!
I love the beach and the garden view, it’s so full of nature and greens everywhere. It looks like it has some old spirit, I love it. 🙂
It’s so pretty isn’t it!
Your photos are beautiful and you had me craving ice cream with those cones lol.
Thank you Joan! Hehe sorry about that!
Such a neat place to visit. I love the landscape. The trees look so funny. Kind of like something for Dr. Seuss.
It was so gorgeous! Yes, I know what you mean!
Looks like you had an awesome visit! I wanna go there now too! That ice cream also has my name written all over it LOL. Being transported back in time to the Victorian Era & World War II sounds super interesting as well.
We had such a busy but fun day! Bygones was the best!
That’s a very beautiful place, thank you for sharing! And the ice cream is just wonderful! 😀
You’re welcome, hope you enjoyed the post!
What better way to stroll in a park than with an ice cream in tow? 🙂 The garden is absolutely beautiful. 🙂
what an interesting and beautiful place to get to visit. Definitely added to my Bucket List.
Awesome, hope you get to visit one day!
Cornwall is on my bucket list, heard lots about the place but not made it down there. That ice cream looks delicious!
Where exactly is this beautiful place? It’s just like one of those famous European tourist destinations, if not better. It’s got everything, and you guys even topped it off with some “serious” ice cream! I’d really love to visit Devon.
Love Torquay, even in the rain there is plenty to do. Dawlish and Teignmouth are super, too. Proper British seaside!
We were really lucky with the weather but I think Dinosaur World and Bygones would be great indoor attractions if it had been raining!
what a lovely sight. it would be nice to explore this in the afternoons during the week. seems like a great place to read or just relax. very peaceful and quiet.
The harbour is gorgeous! Looks like I have to visit Torquay soon, it is a cool place! Your photography skills are on point! x
Torquay is my favourite holiday destination, I’ve taken my children so many times over the years. Looks like you had the weather for it!
Wow the place looks amazing… And the ice cream looks yum!
The ice cream was soooo tasty!
What a pretty place to visit. & It definitely looks like you had a wonderful visit!
We sure did, thanks for commenting!
beautiful photos! My favorite is the architecture! (or the ice cream… I’m hungry lol)
The ice cream was delicious so that might have been my favourite part!
I don’t really remember much about Torquay as I haven’t been since I was a kid. It looks amazing though. Maybe it’s time to revisit?! 🙂
Louise x
Yes maybe it is! Seems there is so much to see and do there!
Oh I LOVE Torquay! We are heading down there for a week at the end of the month, I honestly can’t wait!
Great to hear, I look forward to visiting again one day! I hope you have a great holiday!