Quality of Life

Torbay’s prime coastal position makes it one of the UK’s most popular destinations, made up of the three towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, each with their own unique character. Increasingly Torbay is raising its profile as a business location due to its competitive commercial benefits, which, coupled with the excellent quality of life, is making Torbay an attractive proposition for expanding or relocating businesses.

Attracting and retaining staff is easy here. Torbay’s warm climate and grand architecture set against dramatic topography earned its reputation as The English Riviera. Torbay’s coast path is amongst the most picturesque in Britain, and the area has been recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark due to its stunning geological features, and it’s only half an hour’s drive from Dartmoor National Park.

With 22 miles of coastline, Torbay is one of the UK’s finest water-sport locations; popular with the yachting fraternity for superb sailing, well-equipped marinas and Royal Yachting Association Regatta.

Torbay is within easy reach of Cornwall and a variety of neighbouring cultural and retail centres of Exeter and Plymouth, which are home to top universities.

Torbay state schools are among the best in the country, and South Devon College is rated “Outstanding” by OFSTED. Torbay Hospital is one of five flagship centres of excellence in the UK.