Torquay Photo

12th - Town Centre

2007-07-12T23:50:00.001+01:00

Another overhead view of Torquay, looking inland this time.

11th - Harbour Nights

2007-07-11T23:23:00.000+01:00

Night time views across Torquay harbour, everything seems to look so much nicer when viewed at night.

10th - Woodlands

2007-07-10T23:31:00.001+01:00

Another pic from Woodlands, the outdoor adventure park in Devon. It is a must visit for any family - great fun!

9th - Princess Gardens

2007-07-09T13:45:00.000+01:00

Locals relaxing in the seafront gardens yesterday. Unfortunately due to essential repairwork the place does look like a building site at the moment.

8th - Happy Birthday

2007-07-08T12:42:00.001+01:00

Happy Birthday Paddy - 60 today!

7th - Teign Sailing

2007-07-07T17:59:00.000+01:00

A beautiful day today by the river Teign.

6th - Country Walk

2007-07-06T14:37:00.001+01:00

A very nice summers walk today in Torre Abbey gardens, the sun has finally appeared - is this Summer at last?

4th - D Day Ramps

2007-07-04T09:28:00.001+01:00

Another view of the D Day embarkation ramps which were used by the American army in 1945. They have been refurbished of late and the Stars & Stripes now flies permanently alongside them in recognition of the role they had in WWII.

3rd - Floating Palace

2007-07-03T22:25:00.001+01:00

The boat in the background is the largest vessel with a regular berth in Torquay harbour. It belongs to the Palace Hotel and is available for hire if anyone wants to squander a huge wad of cash.

2nd - Fishing

2007-07-02T13:36:00.001+01:00

A collection of fishing nets on the harbourside that are used by the few boats that still fish from Torquay.

1st - Red Day

2007-07-01T22:58:00.000+01:00

Today is a photoblog theme day and the theme is red, so here is my daughter having fun on the RED bumperboats at Trago Mills funpark/superstore.

30th - Trago Mills

2007-06-30T12:11:00.001+01:00

This is actually a shop first & foremost, with a funfair in the grounds. I am not sure whether they built the funfair to keep the kids occupied or was it built to drain even more money from people's pockets?

28th - Torquay Pavillion

2007-06-28T23:09:00.001+01:00

Inside Torquay pavillion - this used to be a former theatre but is now a small shoping mall home to twenty or so independant retailers & food outlets.

27th - Woodlands

2007-06-27T08:53:00.001+01:00

This photo is taken at Woodlands, which is an adventure park on the outskirts of Torbay. Almost no mechanical rides exist here, but the kids love it and it does tire them out.

26th - Harbour Walk

2007-06-26T22:31:00.001+01:00

A very quiet harbourside today, although many parts of the UK are flooded out we have survived relatively unscathed. It has certainly put off the tourists though.

25th - House On The Hill

2007-06-26T00:12:00.001+01:00

The house pictured is perched high above Torquay town centre and the occupants must have superb views in all directions.

24th - Cafe Culture

2007-06-24T14:43:00.001+01:00

People enjoying a drink outside Torquay Pavillion yesterday.

23rd - Weekend Watersports

2007-06-23T12:39:00.001+01:00

People taking advantage of the summer sun on the river Teign. Anyone out there with money to spare? I'd like this here please!

22nd - Harbour Lights

2007-06-22T10:38:00.000+01:00

Taken last winter, Torquay iluminations in full swing. Not exactly Blackpool but still quite impressive.

21st - Clocktower

2007-06-21T18:15:00.001+01:00

The clocktower which stands on Torquay harbourside.

20th - Torquay Inner Harbour

2007-06-20T10:43:00.000+01:00

Looking across the inner harbour towards the Clocktower & Torwood St. The bars & clubs around here are usually packed with stag & hen parties throughout the summer months.

19th - Coombeinteignhead

2007-06-19T12:49:00.001+01:00

This building stands in the grounds of Coombe Cellars pub & restaurant on the banks of the river Teign - a very unusual design!

18th - Yacht For Sale

2007-06-18T22:44:00.001+01:00

Yacht for sale if anyone fancies spending a few hundred grand.

17th - Ugly Sisters

2007-06-17T23:37:00.000+01:00

No, not the two old women walking past in the photo, the three apartment blocks built above Torquay Harbourside. Unaffectionately known as the "ugly sisters", how they ever got planning permission is a mystery!

16th - Thatched Cottages

2007-06-16T13:21:00.000+01:00

This is coombeinteighnhead, a quaint village just outside of Torquay.

15th - Airport At Dawn

2007-06-14T23:59:00.000+01:00

This photo is not actually in Torquay, however I was on my way back there! It was taken at 6am at Newcastle Airport (UK) while waiting for a flight.

14th - Railway

2007-06-14T16:10:00.000+01:00

If you look closely you can see the railway skirts right alongside the English Channel here, the views along the line between Newton Abbot & Exeter are among the best in the UK.

13th - Harbour Bridge

2007-06-13T08:37:00.000+01:00

The new footbridge that connects the north & south piers of Torquay Harbour.

12th - Coombe Cellars (2)

2007-06-12T15:38:00.000+01:00

Another view from Coombe Cellars on Sunday.

11th - Coombe Cellars

2007-06-11T11:29:00.000+01:00

This photo was taken yesterday at Coombe Cellars, a delightful pub situated on the banks of the river Teign.

10th - Summer Sun

2007-06-10T21:26:00.000+01:00

A family taking advantage of the summer sun on the slipway at Torquay harbour

9th - Embarkation Ramps

2007-06-09T11:27:00.001+01:00

The Bay Princess leaving for a tour of the bay. In the background you can see Torquay's latest piece of modern art, a white ring circling the harbours edge. You can also see the grade II listed embarkation ramps, which were used during World War II by American troops heading for the D Day Normandy landings.

8th - Vaughan Parade

2007-06-08T11:31:00.000+01:00

People enjoying the summer sun yesterday, strolling along Vaughan Parade on Torquay harbourside.

7th - Retirement Apartments

2007-06-07T11:38:00.000+01:00

This view is looking across the inner harbour towards the pavilion and the houses that line the cliffside. The white building at the top centre of the picture is actually retirement apartments, which makes me smile as it is difficult walking up there when you are fit & healthy!

6th - When The Boat Comes In...

2007-06-06T22:30:00.000+01:00

The "Western Lady VI" about to dock on Torquay Harbourside. She runs half hourly between Torquay & Brixham and is one of many pleasure boats that make a living here in the summer season.

5th - Torre Abbey

2007-06-05T19:15:00.000+01:00

Another view of Torre Abbey.

4th - Braddons Hill Road

2007-06-04T22:58:00.000+01:00

Looking over Braddons Hill Road, down towards Torquay harbourside.

3rd - Hotels

2007-06-03T13:54:00.000+01:00

Looking over the seafront bowling green towards the hotels and apartments that have stunning views across the bay.

2nd - Sheddon Hill View

2007-06-02T11:25:00.000+01:00

A view of Torre Abbey sands as you approach down Sheddon Hill.

1st - Torre Abbey Pond

2007-06-01T01:30:00.000+01:00

Unfortunately the pond is devoid of any wildlife at the moment, usually ducks are plentiful. At least it was sunny today though!

31st - Inner Harbour (2)

2007-05-31T14:37:00.000+01:00

Another view of the inner harbour following on from yesterdays post.

30th - Inner Harbour

2007-05-30T12:11:00.000+01:00

Looking across the inner Harbour towards 'Living Coasts', a sealife attraction with penguins etc. The netting on top is to keep out our scavaging friends, the seagulls.

29th - Seafront

2007-05-29T14:49:00.000+01:00

Not too pretty a sight today on Torquay seafront, where has our summer gone?

28th - Bay View

2007-05-28T12:43:00.000+01:00

Looking across the bay towards Paignton.

27th - Torquay

2007-05-27T12:09:00.001+01:00

Another view of Torquay taken from atop one of the hills overlooking town. The main trading street can be seen, which runs down to the harbourside. Across the bay you can just about make out Brixham, the main fishing port in the South West of England.

26th - Rock Walk

2007-05-26T11:39:00.000+01:00

Rock Walk is a series of pathways that work their way up the cliff face overlooking the main beach. Must have a hike up this week with my camera.

25th - Palk Street

2007-05-25T11:37:00.000+01:00

A view down Palk Street on Torquay harbourside. The church you can see has a cross on the tower that is illuminated at night, however it is no longer open to visitors.

24th - Street View

2007-05-24T12:17:00.001+01:00

A view up an almost deserted side street in Torquay.

23rd - Low Tide

2007-05-23T10:51:00.001+01:00

Torre Abbey sands beach at low tide yesterday. The Princess theatre can be seen on the promenade.

22nd - Torre Conservative Club

2007-05-22T10:34:00.000+01:00

I really like this building as it differs so much from the usual style of a working mans club. I'm not sure what style of architecture this would be classed as, but the arched windows & doorway really feature strongly.

21st - Tree Stump

2007-05-21T11:12:00.000+01:00

A tree stump found in Torre Abbey gardens.

20th - Pond

2007-05-20T13:13:00.000+01:00

A view of the duck pond in Torre Abbey gardens, opposite Torquay seafront.

19th - Sea Views

2007-05-19T11:52:00.000+01:00

Following on from yesterdays photo, this is the rest of the beach. The buildings above have fantastic views over the bay, they used to be hotels but most have now been turned into apartments. To the left is Mojo's bar, which is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink or three in the summer sun.

18th - Torre Abbey Sands

2007-05-18T12:09:00.000+01:00

Torre Abbey sands beach, freshly raked at low tide. Taken yesterday in the sweltering sun, is summer finally here?

17th - Torquay Marina

2007-05-17T10:04:00.000+01:00

A view over Torquay marina but are these boats real? They never

seem to get used, which seems a waste, and mooring fees are not cheap

either.

16th - Banx Cafe Bar

2007-05-16T12:30:00.000+01:00

As the name suggests, this building on Fleet Walk in Torquay was a former bank. Well worth a visit if you like to pay through the nose for a coffee or beer.

15th - Jet Skis

2007-05-15T08:32:00.000+01:00

Three Jet skis or "sea doo's" berthed in Torquay harbour, I'd like to claim one of them is mine, maybe one day....

14th - Brixham Harbour

2007-05-14T10:57:00.000+01:00

Brixham, which along with Torquay & Paignton make up the 'English Riviera', is the largest working port in the South West of England. A regular ferry service connects the three resorts around the bay.

13th - Fear

2007-05-13T00:15:00.000+01:00

Street entertainer on Torquay harbourside. The young girl just could not pluck up the courage to put some money in his hat, she was stood perfectly still for ten minutes. Maybe she has a future as a human statue herself.

12th - Torre Abbey

2007-05-12T10:54:00.000+01:00

View of Torre Abbey, a Grade I listed building situated on Torquay seafront. This former monastery is now a museum and is currently going through a major redevelopment. Supposedly haunted, it is also home to Agatha Christie's typewriter!

11th - Struggling with bike

2007-05-11T08:53:00.000+01:00

I took this photo last week, it was a fine morning and I noticed this girl struggling with her cycle. Now children & cycles are a rare sight down here due to the many steep hills. The hill here is very steep and many a car finds it a struggle. For anyone who knows the area I believe it is Hoxton Road.

10th - Torquay view

2007-05-10T16:58:00.000+01:00

First picture of Torquay, looking down towards the harbourside. The main shopping street (Fleet Walk) runs down between the two hills that are lined with colourful houses. Don't forget - feel free to leave a comment! Another photo tomorrow