LAL Torbay Guide: Excursions to the best places in the Westcountry and further afield

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Babbacombe Model Village (Half day) One of Torbay's top attractions, Babbacombe Model Village is the largest in Great Britain with thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles set in 4 acres of beautiful landscape capturing the essence of England. You can also see how the models are made and visit many of the special exhibitions within the complex. After we leave the Model Village there will be time to explore the delights of Babbacombe and St Marychurch and the chance to ride one of the country's few remaining cliff railways, which runs from the cliff top at Babbacombe to the secluded Oddicombe Beach almost 200 feet below. After a truly delightful afternoon we will return along the Torquay seafront and home to Paignton. Find out more about Babbacome Model Village on the internet...
Bath & Wells (Full day) A magnificent trip to the famous Roman City of Bath with a stop en-route at England's smallest City, Wells. We will travel from Torbay to Wells to begin our day. After a short stop to see, amongst other things, the beautiful cathedral, we will continue through the Somerset countryside to Bath. On arrival our Guide will take us on a walking tour of the City and you will have a chance to see some of the wonderful and well-preserved attractions of this great City. Some of the attractions you might like to visit include the Roman Baths and pump room, the Jane Austin Museum and the Royal Crescent to name a few. Bath also has a modern shopping centre if you wish to spend some free time simply shopping. Find out more about Bath on the internet... Find out more about Wells on the internet...	Back to top...
Brixham & Berry Head(Half day) A chance to visit Torbay's smallest town and the natural beauty of Berry Head Country Park and Nature Reserve. The first stop will be at Berry Head where your Guide will walk you around the cliff tops with some breathtaking views of Torbay. He will also point out the two Napoleonic Forts and the unique lighthouse, that is both the highest and smallest in Great Britain. After this we will drive, or alternatively you can walk, the short distance to Brixham. This picturesque port, famous for its fish market and harbour, is a popular destination within Torbay; some of its many attractions include a replica of Drake's Ship, the Golden Hind, Brixham Aquarium and the Artists' corner where you can see some of the finest local artists at work. Find out more about Berry Head on the internet... Find out more about the Golden Hind replica on the internet...	Back to top...
Coast Drive (Half day) We take you along the coast road from Paignton to Torquay, and then head north east taking in the breathtaking coastline en-route to the town and port of Teignmouth, where we will take a short break to have a look around this popular Victorian seaside resort. We then move further along the coast to the town of Dawlish, famous for being Sir Winston Churchill's regular and favourite holiday retreat and for the black swans who live freely on the river that runs through the town to the sea. Find out more about Teignmouth on the internet... Find out more about Dawlish on the internet...	Back to top...
Cockington Gardens/Hall & Torquay (Half day) A tour that combines the peace and quiet of village life with the hustle and bustle of one of England's premier resorts. First we visit the village of Cockington, a unique village with traditional thatched cottages, tearooms and the old blacksmith's shop. Your Guide will take you around the beautiful south-facing gardens, set in the grounds of the Great Hall, where you will be shown the wonderful array of trees and plants along with the fishing lakes, wildlife and the game keeper's cottage. After this there will be time to visit the Hall itself which now houses craft shops, glass and basket making displays, a rose garden and various exhibitions. We will then move on to Torquay town and harbour for some free time in and around Torbay's principal town. Find out more about Cockington on the internet...	Back to top...
Coleton Fishacre House and Gardens (Half day) A short drive will bring us to the National Trust run Coleton Fishacre, once the home of Rupert and Lady Dorothy D'Oyly Carte for whom it was designed in 1925. The elegant art deco interior and spectacular gardens include a wide range of rare and exotic plants, water features and a gazebo enjoying fine views. You will be given an in depth tour of the house followed by a stroll through the gardens with your Guide. Find out more about Coleton Fishacre on the internet...	Back to top...
Country Pub Tours (Evening) The pub is a great British institution. Pubs started life when the Romans arrived, and spread until nearly every town and village had its own alehouse. Pubs are not just places for drinking; they are often at the very heart of communities as social centres where people can get together to relax. Whole families will go to pubs for a meal and a drink, and friends will often meet up in pubs for a chat or game of darts. A good pub will have plenty of traditional British drinks such as hand-pumped pints of real ale and local cider, served in a lively bar with a friendly atmosphere and a blazing log fire. We offer a variety of pub tours around the local area, of which some will include live music. All are popular, and you are advised to book early. Find out more about traditional Real Ale on the internet... Browse excursions: A-Z Index \| By type \| Page 1 \| Page 2 \| Page 3 \| Page 4	Back to top...