Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Torbay March 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Torbay ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Torbay Types of activities [Torbay travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Torbay.dx553248635996998245) ![Torquay coast and bay Devon England from Paignton panoramic view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635996998245/cebd2ff5-6ab7-4409-b8d6-3c722d6d3b63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810423199/a7b96ea2-e0b6-42fd-b57f-c87f1ad3d666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810423199/88f081ef-b595-438c-9ac8-b94e3a8b8b60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Thatchers Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5453/5eef1543-b551-47e3-8206-362108d0d291.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The blue hour on the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5453/8c3dc08c-fd6e-4f8c-92d6-c23679404471.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Princess Theatre Attending a show at the Princess Theatre is a favorite activity for many regular visitors to the seafront resort town of Torquay. Expect to see everything from famous musicals to live music acts to stand-up comedy shows and even burlesque. Choose from shows targeted at a wide variety of audiences, and find something to please all age groups. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Princess-Theatre-Torquay-City-Centre.d6224639.Vacation-Attraction) ![Princess Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224639/4a4becb6-3cba-45f2-9e09-a4da43a1cf04.jpg) ### 2\. Babbacombe Beach Relax and soak up the sun on the shingle sands of Babbacombe Beach. Take the 1920s Babbacombe Cliff Railway to the top of the cliffs and walk along the highest promenade in England. Fish from the breakwater, take a sailboat out on the waves or scuba dive beneath them. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Babbacombe-Beach-Torquay.d6094269.Vacation-Attraction) ![We had a pleasant walk along the walkway to a cafe. There isn’t much to do here but it is very pretty and great for dog walks. It has a very rural feel to it even though it is a seaside village.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5453/71d9a0d2-0e26-41a6-97b4-b93fc1680643.jpg) ### 3\. Meadfoot Beach Meadfoot Beach is located a little further away from the action at Torquay Harbour than some of the area’s other beaches. This means it is often slightly more peaceful, especially if you visit during a weekday. Bring the whole family along for a day of relaxation and fun, try your hand at water sports, and take the time to enjoy a pleasant walk inspired by a famous crime writer. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Meadfoot-Beach-Torquay.d6094267.Vacation-Attraction) ![Meadfoot Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094267/62006f6c-e004-494f-8558-cbdc1d18e819.jpg) ### 4\. Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens Explore the miniature world of Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens that recreates buildings with a wide variety of architectural styles, along with famous British landmarks such as the Shard and Stonehenge. Find the tiny residents, from the animated ‘Arry to the fire-breathing dragon on the castle. Wander through the award-winning gardens or catch a 4-D film in the special effects cinema. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Babbacombe-Model-Village-And-Gardens-Torquay.d6204854.Vacation-Attraction) ![Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens which includes a small town or village, outdoor art and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204854/af4de7ad-161a-404e-a472-36ac8e3d769a.jpg) ### 5\. Torre Abbey Learn about the history of Torre Abbey and the roles it has played throughout English history. See historic paintings by famous artists, with collections ranging from battle scenes and marine landscapes to images of the pre-industrial British countryside and historical portraits. Wander the beautiful gardens and admire a wide variety of exotic plants. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Torre-Abbey-Torquay-City-Centre.d6094263.Vacation-Attraction) ![Torre Abbey which includes heritage architecture, flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094263/57c6e9a4-050c-4898-83bd-cd7d95e761f4.jpg) ### 6\. Torre Abbey Sands Relax with other vacationers on Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay’s main beach. Try windsurfing on the waves or rent watercraft such as paddleboats and kayaks. Enjoy the surrounding parkland or take a short walk to one of Torquay’s other attractions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Torre-Abbey-Sands-Torquay-City-Centre.d6094261.Vacation-Attraction) ![Abbey Sands which includes swimming, a coastal town and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094261/adda54c6-700c-44c2-8cf5-3404f4de9e94.jpg) ## What to do in Torbay --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Torbay ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4621/3c47e4f1-d0b5-4403-9e40-96bdafbf8fdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dartmouth ![Torquay showing night scenes, boating and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5453/8db7fef0-62ce-4f0c-bbd6-98fd1de1ab68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Torquay ![Awesome colours, easy to find](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/98cfc9ba-003c-4b5a-9387-1c80ed97c0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newton Abbot ![Somewhere ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009748/ce00d691-d4bf-4785-b7c6-52f5d1bdeada.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stoke Gabriel ![River Teign. Looking down from Butterfly Lane over Ringmore village with the Haldon Hills in the distance](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000444383/305fa3a6-2f56-486a-af52-9325c2c34786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [William Ward](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/710) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Stokeinteignhead ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app