Learn English in Torquay, United Kingdom!
Discover Torquay as you improve your English
There are at least nine different sandy beaches in the nearby area, with wonderful names like Meadfoot Beach, Babbacombe Beach, Oddicombe Beach and Maidencombe Beach. The water quality is very high, and the beach facilities are excellent so there are unlimited opportunities for sunbathing, water sports, boat trips and beach walks in all seasons.
Admire the yachts in Torquay’s marina and explore the town’s many connections with the writer Agatha Christie on the Agatha Christie Mile. Check out the fascinating Living Coasts attraction, an excellent aquarium featuring octopuses, seals, and penguins. Nearby Woodlands Family Theme Park offers rollercoasters, fairground rides and more.
Torquay is located within the UNESCO World Heritage English Riviera Geopark, which includes important archaeological sites such as the Stone Age remnants and the oldest fragments of human bone in Europe at Kent’s Cavern.
Torquay has so much to offer!
For shopping, take a walk along Fleet Walk and Union Street, where you’ll find a wide range of shops, from large chain stores to quirky independent boutiques.
The culinary scene in Torquay is excellent – many restaurants feature locally sourced seafood and meat in their dishes for a deliciously fresh flavour. There is ethnic food from all over the world, from Thai to Moroccan to Spanish to French to Indian. There are also many pubs, bars and clubs along the harbour.
If you love walking or hiking, there are a number of beautiful trails in the area, like the six-mile stretch of coast between pretty Teignmouth and the nature reserve at Dawlish Warren – a journey alongside red sandstone cliffs, bizarre rock formations and remote coves. You could also ride the route instead, as there is a train station that travels between Dawlish Warren and Teignmouth. Nearby Dartmoor National Park offers wonderful hiking and biking opportunities in beautiful countryside. Another enjoyable day trip takes you to Exeter, Devon’s university, and cathedral city.
Learn English in Torquay, a delightful coastal resort in gorgeous Devon!
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International House Torquay
Situated on the stunning English Riviera, IH Torquay offers a warm and professional environment for students of all ages.
- Adults 21+/Max Class size 12
- Juniors 14+/Max Class size 15
- Year-round school with junior intakes in summer
- English