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Torquay

United Kingdom

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Torquay is a well-established international cruise port located on Devon’s stunning south coast and is the gateway town to the English Riviera (Torquay, Paignton, Brixham) As the birthplace of Agatha Christie, we have been welcoming cruise ships for over 20 years and are becoming an increasingly popular port of call. Alongside our UNESCO accreditation as a designated Global Geopark and our passion for our natural environment we consider we are an exceptional port of call. Your Cruise guests will arrive in the heart of Torquay after a short tender journey and step immediately ashore onto Torquay Harbourside. The town centre is just 5 minutes level walk offering your guests a wide choice of shops, bars, restaurants, beautiful public gardens, and quality visitor attractions. We offer many benefits and services to Cruise Operators to make things as straightforward as possible for visiting cruise ships.
Torquay Harbour, Beacon Quay
TQ1 2BG Torquay
United Kingdom
01803 292429
Harbour.Authority@torbay.gov.uk
https://www.tor-bay-harbour.co.uk

Harbour Highlights

  1. VISITOR ATTRACTIONS LOCATED IN THE TORQUAY AREA
    Situated at the heart of the English Riviera and the birthplace of Agatha Christie, Torquay has a real continental feel with its palm trees, wide promenade, Victorian pier, gardens, marina, and harbour all oozing lots of life with local bars, cafes, and restaurants. BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE portrays a generic version of Britain through the decades in miniature with some very well-known landmarks. BYGONES VICTORIAN STREET Sep back in time and see, smell, and hear the bustle of 100 years of history. COCKINGTON VILLAGE A picturesque, quintessential thatched cottage English village, perfect for a cream tea. KENTS CAVERN A gateway site to the UNESCO Global Geopark, spectacular caverns that were once home to Britain’s earliest humans. BOAT TRIPS & FERRIES Local boat operators offer a range of ferry services, coastal cruises, and wildlife rib safaris. TORRE ABBEY The English Riviera’s most historic building and home to the potent plant collection inspired by Agatha Christie’s books.
  3. VISITOR ATTRACTIONS LOCATED IN THE BRIXHAM AREA
    Brixham is one of the UK’s busiest fishing ports in the UK gaining the name of England’s Seafood COAST. Pretty coloured cottages, market stalls, independent shops, pubs, cafes, and restaurants serving the local catch, line the bustling working harbour. BERRY HEAD NATURE RESERVE A gateway site to the UNESCO Global Geopark this stunning headland offers exceptional walks and wildlife. BRIXHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM An intriguing place to visit with a rich collection of exhibits relating to Brixham's fishing industry. GOLDEN HIND Visit a life-size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship the Golden Hind, now anchored in Brixham harbour. GREENWAY HOUSE Now a National Trust property, the house, once Agatha Christie’s holiday home offers fans an extraordinary glimpse into the life of the author.

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Passenger terminalyes
City centre distance1km
Airport name-
Airport distance42km

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