Free Museums in Torquay

"Built in 1196, this impressive abbey is a setting for arts and cultural events, but it's the wonderful gardens that are of most interest – particularly to Agatha Christie fans. The Potent Plant plot features..."

"Plymouth’s dockyard has played a pivotal role in the history of the country, and the pays homage to that. It records the development of the dockyard since 1300, including two world wars, its relationship with the Royal Navy, and the people of Plymouth. Through the heritage site, you can explore some of the buildings, exhibit galleries, and naval vessels which tell the story of the historic dockyard and learn how important it’s been to the city itself."

"If you’re interested in exploring more of Plymouth’s maritime history, then head over to the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre. The museum walks you through the whole development of the Dockyardand keeps the records of Plymouth’s crucial support to the Royal Navy. All of which’s pretty interesting."

"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."

"If you're one for a woodland walk, then Plymbridge Woods will see you right. This wooded valley of the River Plym is covered in wild flowers such as wood anemone, wild garlic, primroses and bluebells, with fallen leaves of Autumn adorning the woodland floor when it turns colder. There are several old quarries with industrial remains now covered in ferns and mosses and a plethora of wildlife to spot on your travels - from fallow deer to birds, including the peregrine falcon who breed on an old quarry face within the woodland."

"You can trace the Plym upriver to the northeast edge of the city, where you’ll come to a large swathe of woodland managed by the National Trust in a landscape of abandoned quarries. The woods are woven with walking and cycling trails, varying in length but none particularly challenging on this light terrain. You can follow the river through mossy oak forest and may spot fallow deer, peregrine falcons and kingfishers."

"The Pig is the perfect place in Plymouth to have a drink with friends and enjoy delicious, freshly-cooked food – including tasty breakfasts made from first class top produce and some fantastic alternatives such as pancakes with syrup, vegetarian breakfast or breakfast wraps if you are looking for something lighter or are on the move. Served daily, all day, the traditional breakfast has all the ingredients you want from a full English and if you visit during the morning your breakfast also comes with a complimentary cup of tea or Americano."

"06/06/2021: Within our party there was a gluten free allergy. The staff were extremely helpful, explaining what food was on offer."

"The 4 star, Grand Hotel occupies pride of place on the Torbay seafront, commanding majestic views over the bay and out to sea. Since being purchased by the Richardson Group in 2001, it has undergone a sympathetic restoration that has exposed its magnificent Victorian and Art Deco architectural characteristics. Whatever the weather, the comfort and luxury of the Grand has something to offer everyone."