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Street & Craft Market

Thursday – Saturday January – December 2024

So why not get yourself down to Union Street in Torquay and say Hello and to our lovely traders and local shops.

We are here up to 4 pm daily

Stalls will vary week to week but normally include food outlets, jewellery, pillows and quilts and handmade glass,.

Come down and support all our local small businesses who will be selling a wide variety of goods with some unique and fantastic gifts available.

Pirate Festival

Brixham 4th – 6th May 2024

A swashbuckling mix of piratical fun and entertainment! There will be lots of pirates, military and period

re-enactors, with guns and cannons to make plenty of noise! There is plenty of music too with shanties and pirate rock

Walk The Bay Challenge (Torquay to Brixham)

11th & 18th May 2024

This is your chance to walk the English Riviera coastline from end to end.

Following the stunning South West Coast Path for about 30 miles, the route encompasses over 20 beaches, numerous beach cafes and bars, and breath-taking vistas.

Day one of this two day challenge, starts from Torquay Harbour, via Paignton Harbour to Broadsands for lunch on the beach. The scenery is just gorgeous , with white pebble beaches, golden sands changing to red sands, beautiful architecture and even a steam train on the way. The afternoon section encompasses Elberry Cove, where Agatha Christie loved to swim and through Churston Woods to Brixham – home of the pirates and a busy fishing town. We finish at Berry Head – a national Nature Reserve – with its iconic lighthouse, Napoleonic fort

Torbay Airshow

Paignton 1st – 2nd June 2024

Torbay Airshow is another full weekend of action packed displays and great activities. The two day show takes place on Paignton Green with the Bay providing a stunning natural amphitheatre for viewing the air displays.

Electric Bay Festival

Torquay 13th – 14th July 2024

Electric Bay is a game changing music weekender situated on Torquay’s historic seafront. This unique open air dance music festival brings something totally new to the area, with the stunning Torre Abbey Meadows hosting the two-day event. Touching down will be some of the biggest electronic music artists.

The ‘English Riviera’ – one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations. The historic Torre Abbey itself is a UNESCO global key site within large and open green meadows, boasting views out of the stunning bay and its famous beaches. Revellers can expect a carefully curated main stage, a world class sound system and explosive production offering an unmissable two days of fun including plenty of food and drink offerings.

18+

Electric Bay brings a fresh experience to Torquay

Babbacombe Model Village

Open all year round this model village comes to life in different forms depending on the time of year.

Torbay Steam Fair

Brixham 2nd – 4th August 2024

Torbay Steam Fair is now one of the biggest events on the English Riviera events calendar and attracts visitors from far and wide.

Situated just outside Brixham on the main A3022, this 3 day event is a must for all the family.

Agatha Christie Festival

Torquay 6th – 15 Sept 2024

Agatha Christie is Torquay’s most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Each year we have a number of events on and around her birthday, which falls on 15 September. Agatha and literary fans rejoice and find the right event…

Torbay Pride

Torquay 7th September 2024

Torbay Pride 2024, returns to Torquay on Saturday 7th September, this free one-day family event will take place on Torre Abbey Meadows Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 5DG.

The event will feature local catering, bars, stall holders, entertainment, and acts with something for everyone!

Santa in the Caves – Kents Cavern

Torquay

Come and spend Christmas with us, you won’t be disappointed! Join the fun this year for another incredible Santa Show with all our favourite friends. Christmas at Kents Cavern

Join Santa and his friends in a magical underground adventure – more than…

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Things to do in the English Riviera

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