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Oversands

Torquay, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.5 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.2 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Torre Abbey: Excellent bathing water 0.2 mi · Environment Agency

Oversands
Oversands sits in Torquay, within easy reach of the seafront and handy for exploring on foot or by bus. It's a good fit for a small group or family of up to four, with a train station, bus stop and EV charging all close by, so you can leave the car behind if you wish.

Torre Abbey beach is just 0.2 mi away and rated Excellent for water quality, perfect for a paddle or a stroll along the sand. Dinosaur World and Torquay Museum are both under a mile for a rainy-day outing, while Splashdown Quaywest water park is a short drive away. For a bite to eat, The Kents and The Babbacombe Inn are both nearby and hold 5-star hygiene ratings.

Facilities

  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
  • 🚆 Near a Train Station

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Oversands

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Everything within reach of Oversands — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Dinosaur World

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.5 mi

Dinosaur World

Dinosaur World is an indoor exhibition in Torquay harbour where you can walk among life-size dinosau...

Torquay Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.6 mi

Torquay Museum

Torquay Museum tells the story of 400 million years of Torbay's heritage through hands-on, family-fr...

Splashdown Quaywest

💦 Water Parks · 3 mi

Splashdown Quaywest

Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK. It is located on Goodrington Sands B...

Paignton Zoo

🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 3.4 mi

Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo is an 80-acre zoological park in Torbay, Devon, home to more than 1,800 animals includi...

Brixham Battery

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.4 mi

Brixham Battery

Artillery battery in Brixham, Torbay, Devon, England, UK

Brixham Heritage Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.9 mi

Brixham Heritage Museum

Museum in Devon, England, United Kingdom

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Compton Castle

Castle & Heritage · 3 mi

Compton Castle

Bradley Manor

National Trust · 5.9 mi

Bradley Manor

Greenway House

National Trust · 6.2 mi

Greenway House

Coleton Fishacre

National Trust · 8.1 mi

Coleton Fishacre

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Yates

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.4 mi

Yates

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The Clocktower

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.5 mi

The Clocktower

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The Kents

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.1 mi

The Kents

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The Babbacombe Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.3 mi

The Babbacombe Inn

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The Buccaneer Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.3 mi

The Buccaneer Inn

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