With its fantastic atmosphere, wonderful beaches, magnificent coastline, busy harbour and its many events and attractions, Torbay has something exciting to offer everyone. It's also the perfect place to unwind with a swim and laze in the beautiful sun. Leisure Paignton Zoo as seen on BBC1's The Zookeepers Eden Project Quaywest Waterpark Get wet and wild on the great selection of flumes and slides Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway Board the train and travel along seven miles of spectacular Torbay Coast Sports - scuba diving, bowls, horse riding, tennis, golf, fishing, go-karting Kent's Cavern Guided tours through chambers and passages, surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites Cockington A picturesque thatched village Riviera Centre Leisure facility including restaurants, business, conference and exhibition facilities Oldway Mansion Well known local landmark - a beautiful building with lovely grounds Bygones Victorian Museum Nostalgia for all the family! - including a life-size Victorian street Torre Abbey A monastic site of national importance, founded in 1196 Woodlands Leisure Park Goodrington Park Crazy golf, quad bikes, pedalos, bumper boats, drop slides, boating park, picnics - endless fun! Babbacombe Model Village Multiplex cinema Places of Interest Dartmoor - 15 miles Exeter - 25 miles Plymouth - 30 miles Dartmouth - 8 miles Totnes - 6 miles Walking Miles and miles of breathtaking, scenic walks are on offer in the area, including the South West Coastal Path, Dartmoor and river walks. Swimming and Beaches There are many beaches nearby; Torquay and Paignton are just two of some of the best in the Westcountry. Boating Boat trips in the bay can be booked easily from various firms by the harbourside and piers. Small boats and pedaloes can be hired from most beaches. Cruising There is an attractive list of sailings for trips by sea or river at booking kiosks at Princess Pier, Haldon Pier and the Harbourside. Sailing - Yachting Torbay is the place to be for sailing and yachting, and the regattas in August are a superb spectacle. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club is at Beacon Terrace. For those wishing to learn more, there are two sailing clubs in Torquay. Paragliding - Water-skiing - Windsurfing Torbay's watersides are excellent for a whole range of exciting sports. Fishing Sea fishing is on offer from Princess Pier and Haldon Pier, and there are great locations on rocks and beaches around the coastline. Mackerel, bass, pollack, bream, conger and whiting are all caught in the bay. Fishing trips are readily available. Bowling - Squash - Tennis - Golf The beautifully situated 18-hole course of the Torquay Golf Club is in Petitor Road, St. Marychurch. Visitors requiring temporary membership should apply to the Secretary. There are also great facilities for bowling and racquet sports. Racing - Riding - Pitch and Putt - Putting - Novelty Golf Loads more fun on offer!