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Great May Bank Holiday and Half Term Events in Torquay

19 February 2023

If you’re lucky to live in this wonderful part of the world, or if you’re thinking of spending the May Half Term in Torquay, you can find out more about what events are taking place here. We are sure there’s something for everyone.

Torquay is full of events and activities this May bank holiday and half term. It’s the perfect time to really welcome the warmer weather and enables you to explore the great outdoors. Here’s what Torquay has in store for you over the May Bank Holiday Half Term:

Stone Age Coast – Kents Cavern

Visit Kents Cavern this May Half Term and celebrate our links to the coast. Our cave is situated 5 minutes from the sea, and evidence found inside proves that our ancient ancestors were using it as a resource for survival. They left behind harpoons that were used for fishing and scallop shells which they used to contain fire in the cave. Take part in the following activities all week at Kents Cavern, all included in your admissions ticket! FIND OUT MORE

English Riviera Airshow 2024

The 2024 English Riviera Air Show will take flight across the stunning South Devon Bay. Our beloved airshow will be joined by a community events to bring together a weekend of celebrations.

Expect world-class food, family-friendly activities and a two-day programme of stunts, displays and flypasts! See you Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 2024. FIND OUT MORE

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2024

The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2023 returns from 25th to 31st May. A celebration of the international significance of the area’s Geopark status, with a range of events and activities right across the Bay. The full programme of events will be published shortly, but will include walking tours, sustainability events, creative and nature based activities both on and off the water. FIND OUT MORE

Six Legged Superheroes – Insects Saving The Planet

This temporary exhibit at Torquay Museum runs from 27th May- 7th Oct 2023. Join Ant-Man and the Wasp on an unbelievable journey through the story of insects! Told in the style of comic book superheroes, be amazed at their distant origin story and their rise to the status of gods in the Ancient World. FIND OUT MORE

If you’re looking for a great hotel in Torquay and want a weekend away, have a look at our great offers here at TLH Leisure Resort, Torquay. With great facilities on-site and only 5 minutes from the seafront, we really are the perfect place to stay over the May Bank Holiday and Half Term! FIND OUT MORE


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