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PLACES TO VISIT IN AND AROUND TORQUAY
Paignton Zoo
This is a beautiful zoo; it is very big
with a huge range of animals from all over the world. It is a
great day out for adults and children in the summer and the
winter.
All the animals are kept in lovely
enclosures and walking around you can almost forget that you
are in a zoo. It is set up in the world’s continents and is
a mixture of animals and plants from each part of the world.
It is set over 75 acres of natural
habitat. It is a bit of a hike up to the elephants and
giraffes but it is highly recommended.
You can easily get to the zoo from the
Moonraker hotel by car, as there is plenty of parking, or bus,
which are frequently available. The zoo is open all day from
10am until 6pm.
LIVING COAST
The living coast is another great
place to visit although it will not take all day to walk
around it is well worth going to have a look. The living coast
is situated on the harbour, which is about a 10-minute walk
from the Moonraker hotel.
It is home to sea life from around the
world with a range of penguins, birds and seals, which you can
see from above the water and below. You will also get a
discount when visiting the living coast if you have already
been to the zoo.
COCKINGTON
Cockington is a small village with
a stately manor hose –Cockington court. It is deep in a
hidden valley right in the heart of Torbay. Cockington is
surrounded by tranquil countryside and its beauty hasn’t
changed for generations. With in the village is a country
park, which is 450 acres of parkland where you can stroll
around and enjoy a variety of scenery and wildlife.
You will really need to catch a bus or
drive to Cockington, a bus may be a better idea in the summer
months as parking can be a bit of a nightmare.
BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE
Babbacombe model village is a must
see for all the family, you need to take a leisurely walk
around the model village and be amazed by how life like
everything is.
The village is open all year round with
illuminated late night opening where it is open until 10pm
during may and July and some ½ term weeks.
Lyn & Mick are waiting to welcome you at
the Moonraker Hotel. Should you have any questions at all
please feel free to call on (UK) 01803 297088 (Int) +44 8103
237088
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