Torquay, Seaside resort town in Devon, England.
Torquay stretches along the northern edge of Tor Bay, featuring a marina, sandy beaches, and palm trees along its coastal promenade.
The settlement evolved from a small fishing village into a prominent coastal destination after the arrival of the railway system in the mid-nineteenth century.
The town holds strong connections to literature as the birthplace of mystery novelist Agatha Christie and former residence of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Visitors can access Torquay through two railway stations, with regular bus services operated by Stagecoach South West connecting to neighboring coastal towns.
Kents Cavern near Torquay contains prehistoric human remains dating back 40,000 years, making it one of Britain's most significant Stone Age sites.
Location: Torbay
Shares border with: Paignton
GPS coordinates: 50.46250,-3.52806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
Princess Theatre
197 m
Pavilion Theatre
202 m
Parish Church of St John the Evangelist
247 m
Old Town Hall
308 m
Mallock Memorial Clock Tower
353 m
Unity Church
353 m
Central Cinema
322 m
Torquay Harbour Bridge
352 m
The Post Office
260 m
Fountain In Princess Gardens
157 m
War Memorial in Princess Gardens
148 m
Town House
348 m
Delmonte
88 m
Coburg Place
141 m
Royal Bank Of Scotland
271 m
Cary Estate Office
191 m
Abbey Hall For The Disabled
257 m
32, The Terrace
222 m
38, The Terrace
248 m
1, Palk Street
212 m
Maples
349 m
The Old Toll House At Sx 9132 6371
327 m
Higher Terrace And Attached Front Railings
297 m
20-25, Melville Street
243 m
3-15, Vaughan Parade
214 m
Lloyds Bank
212 m
The Piazza
216 m
The Fish Quay, Torquay Harbour
307 mReviews
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