Life in Torquay revolves around the bustling waterfront At the south eastern end of the harbour is a brand new attraction “Living Coasts” – a celebration of the wildlife that inhabits the coastal regions of the world (open July 2003). A new footbridge links across the inner harbour taking you into the café quarter with shops and cafes galore. Stroll around Torquay stylish marina with its glamorous “gin palaces” and sporty yachts. The Pavilion Shopping Centre started life as a theatre in Edwardian time but now houses a lovely enclave of specialist shops and a restaurant above with terraces overlooking the harbour.

The Princess Theatre has a programme packed with top West End shows and touring performances. Stroll along Princess Pier, a beautiful preserved promenade which was said to be where the young Agatha Christie enjoyed her roller-skating. The Waterfront then sweeps around towards Agatha honeymoon hotel the stunning Grand Hotel.