Hotels in Torquay, United Kingdom

Visiting Torquay

Travellers to Torquay give high marks for the seaside and lively bar scene. Welcoming and cosy, this city also attracts tourists with its spas. Top sights in the city include Princess Theatre and Babbacombe Beach.

• There are 259 hotels and other accommodation options in Torquay
• The closest major airport is in Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from the city centre

Sightseeing and Staying in Torquay

Cultural venues in the city include Princess Theatre, Torquay Museum and Bygones Victorian Museum. Attractions like Living Coasts and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens are fun for everyone, not just kids. Notable city landmarks like Torre Abbey and Babbacombe Cliff Railway might be worth a visit.

Other top sights in Torquay include Babbacombe Beach. In the surrounding area, top places to visit include Dartmoor, 18.6 mi/30 km from the city centre, and Blackpool Sands, which is 10.6 mi (17 km) away.

Getting around Torquay

With so many choices for transport, exploring Torquay is easy. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Torquay Station or Torre Station. You can learn about your options for water transport at the port.

Dressing for Torquay

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 11°C during the day and 4°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 19°C, whilst the average at night is 5°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 19°C with night-time averages of 11°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 16°C and night-time averages of 5°C
• Torquay gets about 26 millimetres of rain per year
• Usually August and July are the hottest months with an average of 19°C, whereas February and January are often coldest, averaging 4°C