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Singles in and around Torquay
Torquay is the largest town on the English Riviera, with palm trees, a busy harbour and cliff top views across Torbay. For a first date there's a stroll round the harbour, a ride on the cliff railway at Babbacombe, or a visit to Kents Cavern. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Torquay
Three easy places to meet someone new in Torquay. Check opening times before you go.
Torquay Harbour and Princess Gardens
A lively harbour with boats, cafés and a flat seafront walk past the gardens. Easy, public and close to the centre.
Babbacombe and the Cliff Railway
A clifftop viewpoint with a short cliff railway down to Oddicombe Beach. The railway is ticketed and runs seasonally, so check before you go.
Kents Cavern
A set of prehistoric caves with guided tours, a short drive from the centre. It is ticketed, so check prices and opening times before you go.
Around Torquay
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Torquay town centre, Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Wellswood, Chelston and Hele.
Getting there: Torquay station is on the Riviera line, with trains to Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exeter. Buses link the town with Paignton, Brixham and Newton Abbot, and the seafront car parks are busy in summer.
Go Devon Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Torquay and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Torquay
What is a good first date in Torquay?
There are plenty of easy options: a stroll round the harbour, a ride on the cliff railway at Babbacombe and a visit to Kents Cavern. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Torquay?
Torquay station is on the Riviera line, with trains to Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exeter. Buses link the town with Paignton, Brixham and Newton Abbot, and the seafront car parks are busy in summer.
Can I join Go Devon Dating from Torquay?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Devon Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Torquay?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.