Torquay advise

matt@theforce · 28-07-2008, 21:44

I'm going down to Torquay in a couple of days for a weeks holiday and a wedding.

Does anyone know Torquay? I'm wanting to know where the nearest car parks are to the Imperial hotel TQ1 2DG, we're camping at Widdecome Farm TQ3 1ST and it's just too far to walk

Can anyone recommend something todo round there for for a family? boys are 3yr old and 1yr old.

Thanks

Matthew

devonutopia · 28-07-2008, 21:50

I know Torquay fairly well.

Hope the noise of the Ring Road dual carriageway doesn't disturb you.

I'm 100% sure there is a half underground, half on top carpark, not far from the Marina. Think the name is Coral Island, and if you follow signs for Living Coasts, it's the same parking area as that. I reckon it's around 400 yards walk up a fairly steep hill to get to the Imperial. Shame you're not staying there - Had an Xmas bash there a few years back and it's quite posh with lovely rooms.

PS: What are you doing at the Imperial? It does have it's own decently sized carpark. If you need to know anything else about TQ let me know.

For kids that young I'm not sure what to recommend - Living Coast itself should be good. Paignton Zoo is definitely worth it - one of Britain's best zoos, but maybe a little much for the young'uns?

yegnold · 28-07-2008, 23:22

Being on a forum that tends to be orientated around VRS's (at least in the sections I frequent), I thought this read "torquey advise" and had all sorts of strange thoughts just before I clicked the thread

Hedge · 29-07-2008, 07:53

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

Living Coast itself should be good.

I would have to say that Living Coast is fantastic and well worth a visit.

matt@theforce · 29-07-2008, 13:18

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

I know Torquay fairly well.

Hope the noise of the Ring Road dual carriageway doesn't disturb you.

I'm 100% sure there is a half underground, half on top carpark, not far from the Marina. Think the name is Coral Island, and if you follow signs for Living Coasts, it's the same parking area as that. I reckon it's around 400 yards walk up a fairly steep hill to get to the Imperial. Shame you're not staying there - Had an Xmas bash there a few years back and it's quite posh with lovely rooms.

PS: What are you doing at the Imperial? It does have it's own decently sized carpark. If you need to know anything else about TQ let me know.

For kids that young I'm not sure what to recommend - Living Coast itself should be good. Paignton Zoo is definitely worth it - one of Britain's best zoos, but maybe a little much for the young'uns?

Some friends of ours are getting married in Okehampton on Friday and having their reception at the Imperial Hotel, I did enquire about a room but at £400 for 2 nights I politely declined and bought a tent instead which we can keep using and it still cost less than booking 2 nights at the hotel and we can make a weeks holiday out of it.

I'll have a look for the zoo on the net when I get to work tonight, got togo to bed now, I'm knackared and i've got to be up at 4pm togo to work

vRS19TD · 29-07-2008, 13:33

Activities for the kids can be found in Goodrington in the shape of the waterslides they have there.
With regards to parking in Torquay, there's a big car park behind the main shopping area but not sure if it's open 24hours a day or not and it's a bit of a walk to the hotel. The one near the marina is most likely the best bet but there's limited parking and it seems to always be full during the day.

I would recommend Paignton Zoo and the Living Coasts as well for places to visit.

devonutopia · 30-07-2008, 13:24

I used to live in Okehampton - what a dump!

vRS19TD · 30-07-2008, 14:17

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

I used to live in Okehampton - what a dump!

I won't bother going there when i go to Devon on Saturday then.

matt@theforce · 30-07-2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

I used to live in Okehampton - what a dump!

We'll be part of the bus load of tourist's that go up to the church there on Friday, apparently a 53 seater coach wont make it to the church.

Maps all printed out and ready for the off tomorrow morning. if your in the area look out for me, I do have a brisky sticker in the bottom left corner of the rear window and I'll also have a Thule ski roof box on top

devonutopia · 30-07-2008, 23:02

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Originally Posted by vRS19TD

I won't bother going there when i go to Devon on Saturday then.

The only thing I WOULD recommend is from Okehampton, head up Station Road and KEEP GOING - Just KEEP GOING! Eventually you come past the Okehampton army camp and you can drive into the middle of the moor. Great way to get on the moor without leaving your car.

I'm curious which church this wedding is in, as the main one I know of is in the town centre with good access.

vRS19TD · 31-07-2008, 13:36

I'll be keeping an eye out. You should spot one of the 5 Briskoda stickers i've got on the car!!

I'll try to remember that route Jason, thanks.

Little Katie · 31-07-2008, 23:41

When I was in Torquay for a week I went to Paignton Zoo, Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern caves and the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway all of which were very good but possibly none of which will be suitable for the little-uns.

MisterGT · 01-08-2008, 16:21

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

I used to live in Okehampton - what a dump!

Oi !! its not that bad.

devonutopia · 01-08-2008, 18:06

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Originally Posted by MisterGT

Oi !! its not that bad.

So why do you live a few miles away from there in the seclusion/rural'ness of them thar hills then?

MisterGT · 02-08-2008, 17:07

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

So why do you live a few miles away from there in the seclusion/rural'ness of them thar hills then?

Curses ! you have found out my cunning ploy !

matt@theforce · 06-08-2008, 20:21

Thanks Guys & Gals,

Unfortunatly the holiday is now over and we went to Paignton Zoo, Living Coast in Torquay and The Country Life Centre in Exeter. All 3 places are recommended especially if you have small children.

Jason, The church was called the All Saints Church, The coach parked up at Glendale Rd next to the Rugby Field then we changed to a Hopper style bus and went up Vicerage Road into Church Ave upto the church okehampton - Google Maps

ag.morley · 07-08-2008, 10:33

I always thought you had to be over 90 years old to hoilday in Torquay...

matt@theforce · 12-08-2008, 12:33

It wasn't very busy the whole time we were there and very few signs of elderly people. There were lots of families there who were all trying to save some ££'s by holiday'ing in the UK.

We shall certainly be going back there next year.

28-07-2008, 21:44	#1
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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,087 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Torquay advise I know Torquay fairly well. Hope the noise of the Ring Road dual carriageway doesn't disturb you. I'm 100% sure there is a half underground, half on top carpark, not far from the Marina. Think the name is Coral Island, and if you follow signs for Living Coasts, it's the same parking area as that. I reckon it's around 400 yards walk up a fairly steep hill to get to the Imperial. Shame you're not staying there - Had an Xmas bash there a few years back and it's quite posh with lovely rooms. PS: What are you doing at the Imperial? It does have it's own decently sized carpark. If you need to know anything else about TQ let me know. For kids that young I'm not sure what to recommend - Living Coast itself should be good. Paignton Zoo is definitely worth it - one of Britain's best zoos, but maybe a little much for the young'uns? __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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vRS19TD Silver Fab vRS Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands Posts: 1,871 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS. Thanks: 99 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Torquay advise Activities for the kids can be found in Goodrington in the shape of the waterslides they have there. With regards to parking in Torquay, there's a big car park behind the main shopping area but not sure if it's open 24hours a day or not and it's a bit of a walk to the hotel. The one near the marina is most likely the best bet but there's limited parking and it seems to always be full during the day. I would recommend Paignton Zoo and the Living Coasts as well for places to visit. __________________ John http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j79/vRS19TD/ www.petrolprices.com For Cheap Fuel Prices in Your Area. http://www.myspace.com/vrs19td This is me, if you're interested. Also on Facebook.

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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,087 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Torquay advise I used to live in Okehampton - what a dump! __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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Little Katie Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ramsbottom Posts: 796 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Torquay advise When I was in Torquay for a week I went to Paignton Zoo, Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern caves and the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway all of which were very good but possibly none of which will be suitable for the little-uns. __________________ Silver Fabia vRS. Love it!

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matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 2,303 Members Car: Octavia 130pd Elegance Estate Thanks: 118 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Torquay advise Thanks Guys & Gals, Unfortunatly the holiday is now over and we went to Paignton Zoo, Living Coast in Torquay and The Country Life Centre in Exeter. All 3 places are recommended especially if you have small children. Jason, The church was called the All Saints Church, The coach parked up at Glendale Rd next to the Rugby Field then we changed to a Hopper style bus and went up Vicerage Road into Church Ave upto the church okehampton - Google Maps __________________ Support Briskoda Join FREEDOM >>> <<<

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12-08-2008, 12:33	#18
matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 2,303 Members Car: Octavia 130pd Elegance Estate Thanks: 118 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Torquay advise It wasn't very busy the whole time we were there and very few signs of elderly people. There were lots of families there who were all trying to save some ££'s by holiday'ing in the UK. We shall certainly be going back there next year. __________________ Support Briskoda Join FREEDOM >>> <<<

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