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Torquay Pier in Torbay at Night
Torquay, Devon 
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Study English in Torquay, Devon 
Torquay is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK and home to Agatha Christie. The palm lined seafront and picturesque gardens are beautifully set against the villa lined hill tops. Numerous tourist attractions vie for a share of the resort's visitors including Britain's most important Stone Age site, Kents Cavern which was home to early man for some 700,000 years.  
 
Magnificent coastline, cliffs, beaches and coves, a bustling town centre with big name high street shops and department stores. A super fun filled seaside resort with that special Riviera climate. Torquay has stunning views everywhere and exhibits a real continental flavour. The award winning attractions include beaches, theatres, cinemas, pubs, clubs, gardens, floral displays and of course accommodation.  
 
There is a wide range of water sports on offer from the yachting marina and the harbour, providing pleasure boat trips across Torbay and deep sea fishing. Alternatively, you can just laze on the beach under that Riviera sunshine.  
 
YouTube videos provide a fascinating insight into the area and its attractions. Some videos can be viewed here. 
Language centres in Torquay 
Riviera English School has a growing reputation for offering excellent standards of tuition at reasonable prices. The school is superbly located, with views over the harbour and bay. 
Torquay International School offers quality English language courses in England. Small classes and individual attention are a speciality at this school.  
Kaplan International College schools and centres provide English courses for non-English speakers in the UK. We have year-round homestay and residential centres in Bath, Salisbury and Torquay and additional summer centres in London and Bournemouth. 
Attractions 
Over 2000 Millenniums old, these caves offer the visitor a fascinating experience of natural wonders.  
At Living Coasts, you will experience birds and mammals living in specially-designed naturalistic habitats. 
Torre Abbey is the oldest building in Torquay with a story spanning 800 years. It was once the most important abbey of its kind in England.  
Take a step into the past & discover a life size Victorian street, experience a World War 1 trench, a penny arcade and a fantasy land. English history is brought to life in a way never forgotten.  
Torquay Factfile 
Population 
64,000 
Nearest Airports 
Distance From London 
190 Miles, 3 hours by train 
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Toquay Park and Sea View
Torquay Harbour
Torquay Harbour at Night
Beach in Torquay
Torquay Harbour at Night
Torre Abbey in Torquay