subject: Keep Yourself Busy in Torquay [print this page] Rightly called the Queen of Riviera', Torquay is one of the most popular English holiday destinations from the Victorian times. There are many holiday cottages you can choose while planning a holiday here in Torquay with your family. Be it the challenging water sport activities or simply soaking up the sun on some of the fabulous beaches, Torquay has something for everyone. Some of the holiday cottages are located on the hilltops offering lovely scenic views, with most of the attractions close by. Staying at one of these holiday cottages is a great choice to make your Torquay holidays even better. However, it is recommended to book these holiday cottages in advance. Most interestingly you will have plenty of things to keep yourself engaged during your Torquay holidays and here are some of the top things to do on your holidays to Torquay.
19 beaches and Coves with 22 miles of coastline
During your Torquay holidays, you can simply sit back and relax at some of the best beaches like Oddicombe and Maidencombe beach. You can indulge in various water sport activities offered at these beaches and also enjoy some delicious food specialties at the restaurants to make your beach day out just perfect.
Torquay Museum
Torquay brings to you a museum dedicated to the undisputed Queen of Crime'- Agatha Christie and her ardent readers must visit this museum to have a closer look at her life. The museum exhibits Agatha Christie's writing, pictures, clothes and items. Apart from this, you will also get an interactive Explorers Gallery that focuses on incredible journeys made by the famous explorers of Torquay.
Kent's Cavern Prehistoric Caves
This stone-age prehistoric cave is a special attraction for visitors of all ages. The cave reveals a lot about Palaeolithic Britain and is said to be 2 million years old. Interestingly it also hosts ghost shows in July and August evenings which are quite popular amongst kids. It won many tourism awards and you can enjoy a unique piece of history by visiting this incredible place during your Torquay holidays.
Living Coasts
Situated close to the holiday cottages, the Living Coasts hold a special attraction for the kids as they find an array of marine creatures at the coasts. The penguins and the playful seals along with the colourful puffins hold a special attraction for the young and the old too. The waters are crystal clear and you will be able to catch a glimpse of beautiful underwater life. Torquay has plenty to offer to its visitors and staying at one of the holiday cottages can certainly add more value to your Torquay holidays.
