20+ Free Things to Do in Torquay with Kids

Enjoy a complete seaside experience with sandy beaches, watersports, dining, and gardens in stunning South Devon.

Sheltered beach nestled beneath red sandstone cliffs, offering café facilities, water sports, and an excellent bathing water standard for families.

Enjoy a long sandy beach with excellent water quality, rock pools at low tide, and plenty of family-friendly facilities including a café and watersports activities.

Explore Devon's premier family beach with shallow sandy waters, warm rockpools, and panoramic views over Bigbury Bay.

Explore a scenic coastal beach perfect for families seeking seaside adventures, outdoor activities, and dog-friendly exploration.

Explore Torbay's most important wildlife site with free access to rare plants, coastal cliffs, historic forts, and scenic walking trails for the whole family.

Explore ancient woodlands with scenic walking trails through natural habitats perfect for families and dogs.

Explore 450 acres of picturesque gardens, woodland and lakes just a mile from Torquay seafront, perfect for walking, cycling and family days out.

Explore panoramic clifftop views spanning 30 miles of Devon and Dorset coastline, with woodland gardens, scenic footpaths, and historic beach access.

Explore a Grade II listed historic house with art galleries, craft studios, and family-friendly gardens offering free entry and countryside charm.

Explore Newton Abbot's rich history through hands-on displays and fascinating collections in a restored Victorian church with free admission for all ages.

Explore a world-famous collection of handcrafted glass marbles, board games, and classic toys at this working maker's site in Devon.

Explore Brixham's rich maritime and social history through over 10,000 objects, including fishing nets, boats, and a reconstructed Victorian parlour.

Enjoy a refurbished seafront play park with ocean-themed equipment, inclusive features, and a wet play section ideal for families of all ages.

Explore a historic botanical garden with rare plant collections, a tranquil Sun temple, and sensory features including a scented garden for the blind.

Explore Geoplay Park, a free outdoor playground offering fun activities for families with pushchair-friendly facilities.

Explore a historic Devon country park with working farmland, countryside walks, and a welcoming café in a picturesque rural setting.

Explore a historic 16th-century fort overlooking Dartmouth's picturesque cove with free outdoor access to this English Heritage site.

Explore an active Benedictine monastery with over 1,000 years of history, featuring a stunning abbey church and peaceful gardens in a picturesque Dartmoor valley.

Explore a Green Flag award-winning country park featuring children's play areas, water play, woodland trails, and a scenic lake perfect for family days out.