Palm 105.5 fm This is the local radio station covering the whole of Torbay.  Tune your car radio into them as you are entering the area and keep up-to-date with all that's going on in The Bay.  As a taster, click on this LINK www.palm.fm 

Your stay at Fairways will not be long enough to take in all that the Bay and South Devon have to offer. Here are just a few of the attractions and activities that previous guests have enjoyed.

Steam Railway and Boat Trips
These are, by far, the most popular. There are many routes and destinations as these sites will demonstrate: www.greenwayferry.co.uk, www.paignton-steamrailway.co.uk and www.southdevonrailway.org

Babbacombe Model Village
Great fun for all the family. Money-off vouchers available in our reception area: www.model-village.co.uk

Bygones
Take a trip down memory lane and see how many of the items on display you recognise: www.bygones.co.uk

Cockington
Set in 450 acres of parkland it is amazingly calm and offers something for everyone. It is about a mile from us: www.countryside-trust.org.uk/cockington.htm

Paignton Zoo and Environmental Park Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the Savannah, explore the forest and trek through the Tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out - you’ll even need your sense of smell! It’s a great day out for everyone: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

Living Coasts
Living Coasts – Torquay’s coastal zoo and conservation charity. Living Coasts is open from 10:00am every day. Explore their website to find out more about our animals, plants, and daily events: www.livingcoasts.org.uk

Babbacombe and Oddicombe
Enjoy the fabulous views of Lyme Bay from Babbacombe Downs. Take a trip down the cliff on the Cliff Railway at Oddicombe

Beaches and Marina There are numerous beautiful safe and sandy beaches in the Bay. Torquay also boasts a stunning marina. Visit nearby Paignton and Brixham to walk round their harbours or visit Paignton Pier!

Dartmoor
Within easy travelling distance is the rugged and beautiful landscape of Dartmoor National Park. Well worth at least one day's visit. Enjoy some lovely walks and atmosphere of this breathtaking landscape.

Kents Cavern
Voted ‘Best Attraction in South West England 2008' it is Britain’s oldest Ice Age home and 1 of only 55 Global Geoparks: www.kents-cavern.co.uk

Pennywell Farm
A full day of hands on fun with children getting up close and personal with all the animals: www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

Buckfast Abbey Experience the peace and tranquility of a living Monastry, with a thousand years of history: www.buckfast.org.uk

Torre Abbey
Explore some of the original ruins and follow in the steps of the White Cannons as they walked their cloisters in what was once the wealthiest Abbey of its kind in England. It is about 400 yards from Fairways: www.torre-abbey.org.uk

Theatres  Click on the LINKs below to find out what is planned:

Torquay:  www.PrincessTheatre.org.uk, www.toadstheatre.co.uk

Babbacombe:  www.babbacombe-theatre.co.uk

The Eden Project
It is more than just a nice day out, it is a living theatre of plants and people. It is less than 2 hours away and well worth the drive: www.edenproject.com

Torquay
Torquay offers a wide variety of entertainment and nightlife. Interesting cafes, beach front bars, restaurants, theatres and nightclubs. There is a good choice of water sports and boat trips and boat hire. Don't forget to try the new balloon ride and view everything from the sky!! There are also many interesting shops and stores. If walking is your interest, we have the South Devon Coastal Path and many interesting walks in the area.

So much to do . . so much to see! . .

There's always something going on in the Bay.  Click on the LINK www.palm.fm and see for yourself!

We will try to keep you updated with local info and events here.

Theatre shows, Fireworks, Exhibitions and much more . .