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Original editorial guides to holidaying in Torbay – beaches, food, places to stay and family days out.

Go Torbay editorial - 16 Aug 2026

Cockington Country Park: Thatched Cottages, Forge and Easy Walks

Visit Cockington Country Park in Torquay: 450 acres of woodland, thatched cottages, a working forge, Cockington Court craft studios, lakes and easy…

Go Torbay editorial - 16 Aug 2026

A Perfect Weekend in Torbay: A 48-Hour Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Two days in Torbay, three towns, one bay. A practical 48-hour Torbay itinerary covering Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, written for first-time English…

Go Torbay editorial - 9 Aug 2026

Paignton Pier and the Dartmouth Steam Railway: A Classic Day Out

Pair Paignton Pier with the Dartmouth Steam Railway for a properly old-fashioned family day along the English Riviera. Here's how to plan…

Go Torbay editorial - 3 Aug 2026

Brixham Quayside: Where to Eat with a Working-Harbour View

Brixham quayside restaurants with a real working-harbour view: from Rockfish to family takeaways. Honest picks, prices and how to get a table…

Go Torbay editorial - 31 Jul 2026

Dog-Friendly Beaches in Torbay: Where to Take Your Dog Year-Round

A practical guide to dog-friendly beaches in Torbay: where dogs are welcome all year, summer restrictions, lead rules, the best coast walks…

Go Torbay editorial - 28 Jul 2026

Romantic Boutique Stays Across the English Riviera

Romantic boutique hotels on the English Riviera: clifftop suites, beach huts, hot tubs and quiet dining rooms. Honest picks from Maidencombe to…

Go Torbay editorial - 23 Jul 2026

The Brixham Pirate Festival and Other Summer Events Worth Planning Around

The Brixham Pirate Festival turns the harbour into a sea of cutlasses every May bank holiday. Here are Torbay's summer events worth…

Go Torbay editorial - 20 Jul 2026

Family-Friendly Hotels in Paignton: What to Book for a Stress-Free Holiday

Family-friendly hotels in Paignton with pools, interconnecting rooms and kids clubs. Honest picks, prices and tips for a relaxed Torbay holiday with…

Go Torbay editorial - 19 Jul 2026

Splashdown Quaywest and Other Family Thrills in Paignton

Splashdown Quaywest is the UK's largest outdoor waterpark and sits right on Paignton seafront. Here's how to plan a family thrill day…

Go Torbay editorial - 18 Jul 2026

Babbacombe and Oddicombe: The Cliff Railway, the Beaches and the Views

Babbacombe and Oddicombe in Torquay: ride the 1926 cliff railway, find the best views from the Downs, and visit two very different…