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Thus it was that Methodism reached Torquay and the surrounding area. Paignton and Brixham arrived at the same goal by different routes. Of the two principal places of worship, that in Fore Street, Brixham, was built around 1816, and that in Palace Avenue, Paignton, in 1895/6 although a congregation had been meeting since around 1840.
In the early days of Methodism there was one Circuit covering the whole of South Devon. As churches multiplied this was broken up and re-arranged a number of times. By the 1970's there was a Torquay and Paignton Circuit and a Brixham and Dartmouth Circuit within the Plymouth and Exeter District. All three towns now come under the Torbay Circuit, as does Kingskerswell.
Torre Abbey Explore the ruins of this 400-year-old abbey, which are filled with historical interest and in the care of English Heritage. Attraction type: Historic site; Art museum; Landmark/point of interest; Architectural building; History museum
Pavillion This newly renovated pavilion is located along the seafront promenade, giving visitors easy access to the beaches and Fleet Walk shopping within walking distance. Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Torquay Museum Fans of Agatha Christie mysteries will love this museum, which displays unique personal photographs and other items related to the famous author's life and career. Attraction type: Specialty museum
Agatha Christie Mile Discover more about this popular and intriguing writer by following this one-mile trail that leads to places she knew and loved: along the busy harbor and stretching along the palm-lined seafront and promenades. Attraction type: Historic walking area; Landmark/point of interest
Torquay Railway Station This site has special meaning for Agatha Christie readers who are avid fans of Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple. Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Torquay is on the northern side of Torbay and is acknowledged to be one of England's premier seaside resorts.
As a resort its history covers less than 150 years but there are features still existing in the town which are identified with considerably earlier times including Kent's Cavern where traces of early man have been found.
Torquay owes its beginning as a modern resort to the Napoleonic Wars when ships of the British Fleet used Torbay as a safe anchorage and houses sprang up on shore to accommodate the wives and families of officers. From the middle of the nineteenth century and with the arrival of the railway in the mid-1850's progress was rapid and today the town is firmly established as one of the leading resort in the South West of England.
Built on seven hills Torquay is famed for the many sub-tropical plants and palms many of which flourish in the open. Whether laden with spring blossom, in the full bloom of summer, or glorious with autumn tints, the public gardens are a scene of great splendour.
Torquay is the birthplace of Agatha Christie with several of her stories being set in and around the town.
The parish church of Torquay's oldest parish, in the part of South Devon known as Torbay, where Torquay, Paignton and Brixham are linked as the "English Riviera".
It was built with money from Agatha Christie's family and is the church where Agatha Christie was baptised on November 20th. 1890 and where she worshipped as a child.