With the anniversary of Fawlty Towers falling this year, the travel experts at Britain's Finest look at the top 40 things to do in Torquay for 2015.

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“Outside the capital cities of London and Edinburgh, the town of Torquay was voted the best destination to visit in Great Britain in 2014, highlighting the cultural attraction of the English Riviera and its surging popularity. This welcoming seaside town boasts more attractions than any other coastal destination. Following the recovery from the winter storms of 2013, this is the perfect time for multigenerational families to explore the land and waters of Torquay” says Britain's Finest Marketing Manager Angela Southall.

40 things to do in and around Torquay

1. Visit Babbacombe Model Village with impressive displays from history and the world of film and TV.

2. Walk the South West Coast Path and enjoy 22 miles of amazing picturesque coastline.

3. Take the Western Lady ferry over to the pretty coastal town of Brixham.

4. Stay on the seafront in the heart of the English Riviera at the Grand Hotel.

5. Hang out with the penguins, sea otters, seals and octopus at the Living Coast Zoo and Aquarium.

6. Yomp along Meadfoot Beach and stay in the charming Meadfoot Bay Hotel.

7. Head to Shoalstone Beach for a day at the seaside and take a dip in the seawater swimming pool.

8. Solve a murder on the Agatha Christie literary trail.

9. Enjoy second to none food and local ales by a roaring fire at Bickley Mill Inn

10. Take in views of the River Dart and marina or enjoy a holistic treatment at the Dart Marina Hotel and Spa

11. See amazing rock formations in Kents Cavern.

12. Visit Brixham Battery, the Scheduled Monument and World War II Coastal Defence Battery

13. Wow the kids with the life-like dinosaurs at Torquay's Dinosaur World

14. Have a grown up day out and enjoy a stroll around Tessier Park; it's just for adults.

15. Fascinating for adults and children alike, spend an afternoon at the House of Marbles, a crazy collection of toys, games, glassware, and of course, marbles.

16. Exhaust the kids at Geoplay Park in Paignton near Torquay – inspired by the English Riviera's geological history.

17. Learn about the marine environment and local wildlife at the Seashore Centre

18. Surround yourself with palm trees and laze by the fountain in Princess Gardens

19. Wander around Artist's Corner in Brixham near Torquay and admire the artists at work at their easels.

20. Ride the steam railway from Paignton.

21.  Get to know Britain's first humans at Torquay Museum

22. Remember fallen heroes from the first and second World War at the Torquay War Memorial

23. Remember D Day and visit the slipways at Torquay Harbour from which hundreds of British and American soldiers departed

24. Explore Torquay Pavilion where Agatha Christie met her first husband during a dance in 1913.

25. Have your say at Speaker's Corner, designed to be a meeting point for talks and protests.  Find it on the promenade behind the Pavilion.

26. See who can sink a hole in one with pitch n putt at Torre Abbey Leisure Park

27. Pick up handmade crafty gifts to take home at Cockington Court Craft Centre

28. Visit the OurGlass workshop and see blown glass creations come to life close up.

29. Ride the Seaton Tramway through Axe Valley

30. Enjoy jazz music at the harbour every Thursday evening (Devon has the largest number of jazz musicians in the UK)

31. Learn to scuba divers with Alpha Divers

32. For those who dare, see The Black House in Brixham, a notorious haunted house (which is actually painted white).

33. For the speed demons big and small, have fun go-karting in Churston.

34. Explore the Golden Hind, docked in Brixham Harbour – the vessel captained by Sir Francis Drake.

35. Enjoy organic delights at Occombe Farm with its farm shop, butchery, bakery and café.

36. Explore Torquay by bike and see the best of the English Riviera with a local company like Simply the Bike.

37. Ride the English Riviera Wheel from May to November at the Pavilion Gardens

38. Explore the vibrant theatre scene – Torquay hosted the first ever performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirate's of Penzance.

39. Catch the Brass Band playing in Princess Gardens (summer months)

40. Devour the catch of the day at Man Friday's Seafood Restaurant.

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