Things to do in Torquay?

[MerlinsBeard]

We're off to Torquay in a few weeks with the in laws. They go every year and have a whole itinery laid out but i want to do my own things, so, mumsnetters....what is there to do in Torquay with a 3 year old and a 15 month old who thinks hes a 3 yo?

Theres a really good farm park just inland near Totnes thats worth visiting -it won't let me do a link but if you google Pennywell Farm it comes up. They do sheepdog demonstrations, have a Birds of Prey Centre, pet barns, loads of play areas, as well as all the usual animals etc.

will google thank you, we are (i think) very near totnes anyway.

(in laws r in next door cottage so not quite the nightmare it could be )

Totnes is a lovely little town -great place to wander round (especially if you can persuade the in-laws to have your children for a while!!). Loads of great little shops full of slightly different clothes, gifts etc.(but as a lot of the shops are small they're not all easily accesible with buggy/pushchair especially if occupant has wandering hands and a tendancy to grab things off shelves - I speak from experience!!)

Whole town has quite a hippy slant to it so some scrummy cafes and coffee shops with delicious home-made cakes etc. There is a cafe with Family room that I found recommened on MN a while ago -will try and find name for you.

i read that the Tall Ships are in Torbay on Monday 10th July.

blueskies, thanls fo rthat but we don't go until 22nd! DS1 would love that too!