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Single Parent Holidays - Torquay

Small Families specialise in holidays for single parent families but if you would rather stay in the UK, then the English Rivera - which is Torquay, may well appeal to you. 

BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE - Hampton Avenue, Torquay.

Enter a world of miniature marvels! Visit the English countryside in 1/12^th scale including models of famous landmarks. New features include the ‘Babbacombe Junction’ model railway exhibition and ‘Behind the Scenes’, an audio-visual presentation of the history and making of the park

Over 400 models including many working/moving displays, 13,000 miniature people, humorous scenes and 10,000 tiny bulbs for summer evening illuminations have helped make Babbacombe model village one of Devon’s best loved attractions
Click www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk

BYGONES VICTORIAN MUSEUM - Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay.
 
Bygones calls itself a Victorian museum, but how many museums can you name that make you feel as if you have literally stepped back in time? What began as a carefully crafted Victorian street replica in May 1987, complete with authentic looking shops and models, has now grown into a veritable time-warp
Click. Bygones Victorian Museum

LIVING COASTS - Torquay Harbourside, Beacon Quay, Torquay

Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from penguins to fur seals, puffins to sea ducks. There are sandy beaches, rugged cliff-faces and a tranquil estuary. A huge meshed aviary allows the birds to fly free over your head while special windows give stunning crystal clear views of the birds and seals underwater. Then relax in the water-side café with its stunning views across Tor Bay and enjoy a drink or light meal.  Living Coasts
 

THE RIVIERA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE - Chestnut Avenue, Torquay.

The Riviera Centre offers all weather, fun filled leisure facilities. Waves Leisure Pool is the main attraction with flume and wave machine. Or children can enjoy Neptune’s Nockout a large indoor fun packed soft play action and adventure area and a dedicated area for toddlers.  Riviera Centre

PAIGNTON ZOO - Totnes Road, Paignton (4 miles away)  

Cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a worldwide nature trail. Explore habitats from around the world: scorching deserts, frozen poles, African Savannah and the rain forest of South America are all represented. There’s plenty to do throughout the day as well as seeing the hundreds of animals. Listen to the keepers talk about the animals, how they keep them and what they feed them. Or why not visit the Animal Encounters Theatre and watch the feathered Feats bird show.  Paignton Zoo

COMPTON CASTLE - Compton, Marldon, Near Paignton, South Devon.

Fortified manor house built between 1340 and 1520 by the Gilbert family, home of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, coloniser of Newfoundland and half brother of Sir Walter Raleigh. Direct descendants of the family still live here. There are dramatic towers, battlements and a curtain wall. The medieval great hall (reconstructed), solar, chapel, old kitchen, guardrooms and spiral staircase are all open, together with a rose garden. Compton Castle. 

QUAY WEST WATERPARK – Goodrington Sands, Paighton

Fancy a day out at that might involve getting just a tweey weeny bit soaked??
Then Quay West Waterpark will be right up your street.  A fun day for all the family.  Apart from the waterpark itself, Quay West is set in a lovely area of Goodrington Beach. www.quaywest.co.uk