Holiday in Torquay 13-18 May 2010

In May mom and I drove to the Sherwood Hotel, Belgrave Road, Torquay for a nice five-day break. The weather was very mixed, with some lovely sunshine, and some miserable showers. We made the most of it though and had a very nice time.

Torquay

First some photos of the Torre Abbey gardens, looking their best with wallflowers and tulips.

Sherwood Hotel garden, Torquay Torre Abbey gardens Corbyn Head, Torquay Along the seaside, Torquay Torquay, gardens at the back of the Quay Torquay inner harbour from Hooper's cafe Derek, Princess Gardens, Torquay Torquay Beacon Cove rocks (cormorants) Torquay Beacon Cove rocks Torquay inner harbour and Strand

On the Sunday, we saw the "Church parade" of the local army people:

Torquay Strand march-past

Brixham

On that Sunday morning the weather wasn't great, and we went to Brixham for a little look round. Just a couple of photos from there:

Brixham artist corner and harbour Brixham harbour

Cockington

The highlight of the holiday, however, was a visit to the marvellous gem that is Cockington village and park. First the thatched village:

Then into the park

We had a break by the lakes, and I took this panoramic video - a delightful spot:

Cockington Park lake

All photos and videos © 2010 Derek J. Carr

 

 

 

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