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Top things to do in Torquay
"Located in the heart of the town, The Grand Hotel is a four-star hotel with beautiful views of the sea. The hotel is designed in a fancy English way and almost resembles a castle or a big mansion. There are two pools on-site, one indoor and one outdoor, that face the glistening sea."
"Open seven days a week and comprised of a main restaurant, terrace and a private dining room, The Ivy Exeter provides the perfect setting for any occasion.Sample our extensive range of quality food and delicious cocktails at your leisure from breakfast until late, whether you are a local resident,..."
"This Victorian boys’ grammar school on the edge of Dartmoor National Park is now a 17-bedroom boutique hotel. It’s perfectly placed to explore South Devon’s attractions, a short drive from the A38."
"Although located in Topsham just outside Exeter, The Pig and Pallet is the place to go to if you love meat. The Pig and Pallet’s barbeque theme is included in the brunch menu, and there’s a good choice of fry-ups including bacon and sausages, as well as pancakes and egg-based meals. Vegetarians fear not – meat-free baps, fried food and eggs are on offer."
"This restaurant is relaxed and informal but also provides some communal dining and smaller tables. The team of chefs are also butchers and use classic methods from British and European sales to produce their own cured meats, taking influences from American BBQ to produce well-cooked smoked meats. Click here for booking details and visitor reviews."
"This 12th Century Abbey turned family home has hosted the likes of Nelson and holds 600 works of art dating from the 18th Century. The museum telling the story of the abbey, its characters and the area is fascinating for children and adults with interactive displays, videos and talking portraits. There’s also an extensive garden which is fabulous to walk around in all seasons."
"For lovers of fine things, Torquay's chief attraction is Torre Abbey, surrounded by parkland but close to the seafront. The abbey itself,…"
"Address: 140 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AN, England, UK Tel: +44 01392 412348 Standing on Fore Street and dating back to 1471, Tuckers Hall is now a Grade II listed landmark and was formerly a chapel, being built for the city's guild of the weavers, tuckers and shearers (the woollen cloth workers). Soon after, this medieval building began to function as a meeting space and guildhall for the weavers, and was modernised by the Victorians in the 1870s. Exeter is very famous for its historical woollen textile industry, and in the early 18th century, was actually responsible for some 25% of England's overall output."