Brilliant Torbay

🌊 Discover Torbay: Top Things to Do in Torquay, Paignton & Brixham

Plan the ultimate family day out in Torbay—with prehistoric caves, heritage trains, elegant gardens, and Agatha Christie landmarks all in one spot.

✅ 1. Walk the Agatha Christie Mile

Explore Torquay’s famous Agatha Christie Mile, where 11 historic stops include the Imperial Hotel, Princess Pier, Torre Abbey, and Torquay Museum—all connected to the Queen of Crime’s life and works .

📞 Torquay Visitor Info Centre: 01803 211211

🌐 Leaflet & map: englishriviera.co.uk

✅ 2. Torquay Museum & Agatha Christie Gallery

Step into Britain’s only Agatha Christie Gallery, featuring original manuscripts, Poirot’s office, and memorabilia from David Suchet’s Poirot and Joan Hickson’s Marple .

📍 529 Babbacombe Rd, TQ1 1HG

📞 01803 293975

🌐 torquaymuseum.org

✅ 3. Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

Adventure into Europe’s most significant Stone Age cave system, where Agatha Christie found inspiration for The Man in the Brown Suit and underground cave tours spark curiosity .

📞 01803 215136

✉️ caves@kents‑cavern.co.uk

🌐 kents‑cavern.co.uk

✅ 4. Torre Abbey & Potent Plants Garden

Discover Torre Abbey’s medieval grandeur and its Potent Plants Garden, home to flora featured in Christie’s novels such as ricin and cyanide – a botanical thriller in the heart of Torquay .

📞 01803 214175

🌐 torre‑abbey.org.uk

✅ 5. Paignton Zoo

Roam one of Devon’s best-loved family attractions, with tropical zones, safari paths, butterfly houses and conservation exhibits—perfect for a relaxing family day out .

📞 01803 697500

✉️ paigntonzoo@wildplanettrust.org.uk

🌐 paigntonzoo.org.uk

✅ 6. Dartmouth Steam Railway to Greenway

Take the historic Dartmouth Steam Railway (Paignton → Kingswear) and ferry to Greenway, Agatha Christie’s beloved holiday home on the River Dart—scene of literary inspiration .

📞 01803 555872 (09:00–17:00, steam train days)

🌐 dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

✅ 7. Cockington Court Craft & History Centre

Explore the 16th-century Cockington Court, once a social hub where Christie starred in amateur theatricals—now filled with artisan studios, galleries, craft workshops & café .

📞 01803 607230

🌐 cockingtoncourt.org.uk

✅ 8. Hidden Beach Break at Meadfoot Beach

Enjoy a quiet escape at Meadfoot Beach, a Blue Flag beach where Christie holidayed. Ideal for a serene sunset stroll or picnic by the sea .

🥾 Visit after your Agatha Christie Mile walk for a peaceful seaside finish.

🎯 Perfect 1‑Day Itinerary in Torbay:

Morning:

Begin at Torquay Museum's Agatha Christie Gallery

Walk the Agatha Christie Mile

Lunchtime:

Picnic near Princess Gardens or at Torre Abbey

Afternoon:

Explore Kents Cavern

Take the Dartmouth Steam Railway to Greenway

 Late Afternoon:

Visit Cockington Court for crafts & coffee

Evening:

Chill with a sunset stroll at Meadfoot Beach

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