English Riviera Attractions

The English Riviera is an exceptional area located on the south Devon coast and including the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The area sits on the magnificent and sheltered  Tor Bay and is sometimes referred to as Torbay.

For hundreds of years the locals made their living from fishing, quarrying and smuggling amongst other things but it was the arrival of the railways in the Victorian times that opened the area up as a holiday destination and it was in fact the railway companies who first used "English Riviera" as a way of describing and marketing Torquay and the other towns.

Today, The English Riviera is still a vibrant and thriving holiday resort and in particular has successfully transformed into a place for short breaks throughout the year. With a large number of year round attractions, improved transport links, award winning restaurants and some of the best accommodation in the country, it is no surprise that it consistently ranks highly amongst UK destinations.

We are able to offer year round self catering accommodation. We have the luxury Muntham Holiday Apartments and Town House which are located in the Wellswood area of Torquay close to Kent's Cavern.  The superbly placed Ockendon House Apartments, No. 1 Marina Court  and Lisburne Place Town House are close to the town centre and harbour and handy for Torquay Musuem, AMF Bowling and the attractions on Torquay harbourside. The Falstone Apartment in St Marychurch is just a few minutes'walk from both Bygones and Babbacombe Model Village.

Set out below are some of the most popular attraction on the English Riviera which are easily reached from any of our self catering holiday apartments in Torquay.