Top Rated Parks to Visit in Torquay

"Francis Drake supposedly spied the Spanish fleet from this grassy headland overlooking Plymouth Sound (the city's wide bay); the bowling green on which he continued to finish his game after the sighting was..."

"Head to Youngs Park in the summer for picnics on the lawn, crazy golf and rides in swan boats and bumper cars. Even in the winter, it’s a great place to kick around a ball, scoot and let the kids enjoy the playground. Whatever the weather we can recommend stopping at Cantina to grab a hot, chocolate, pizza, tapas, seafood and cake, among other delicious locally sourced food and drink."

"It has plenty of lawns where you can have a picnic and admire the pond. There’s also a great playground, tennis courts and skate park. Find Victoria Park off Hyde Road."

"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."

"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..."