Chelston, Torquay

Name: Chelston
Address: Torquay, United Kingdom

#24 among attractions in Torquay

Neighbourhood

Gallery (4)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Chelston is an area of Torquay, Devon, England, and one of the town's most historic and best preserved Victorian suburbs, with many of the area's typical red sandstone buildings designated within the Chelston Conservation Area. Its statistical area is part of the Cockington with Chelston ward, which includes the neighbouring areas of Cockington and Livermead. The population of the entire ward is 7,951 as of 2018. ()

Coordinates: 50°27'53"N, 3°33'5"W

Address

Torquay United Kingdom

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Torquay

Day trips

Chelston – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torre Abbey, Cockington Court, Town Hall, Plainmoor.

0.5 miE
Medieval abbey and gardens with tearoom
Torre Abbey, Torquay
12 min walk • Torre Abbey is a historic building and art gallery in Torquay, Devon, which lies in the South West of England. It was founded in 1196 as a monastery for Premonstratensian canons, and is now the best-preserved medieval monastery in Devon and Cornwall.
0.6 miW
Manor house
Cockington Court, Torquay
15 min walk • Cockington Court, near Torquay in Devon, England, is Grade II* listed on the English Heritage Register. The manor dates back to Saxon times, and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The current house was built in the 16th century, when it was owned by the Cary family. Today it is a craft centre and a venue for special events.
0.9 miE
City hall
Town Hall, Torquay
23 min walk • Torquay Town Hall is a municipal building in Castle Circus in Torquay, Devon, England. The building, which is the meeting place of Torbay Council, is a Grade II listed building.
1.5 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Plainmoor, Torquay
38 min walk • Plainmoor is an association football stadium located in the Plainmoor suburb of Torquay, Devon, England. Since 1921, the stadium has been the home of Torquay United Football Club, who currently compete in the National League, the fifth tier of English football.
1.3 miE
Zoo and sea life aquarium
Living Coasts, Torquay
33 min walk • Living Coasts was a coastal zoo at the site of Torquay Marine Spa in Devon, England. It was owned by South West Environmental Parks as part of the Wild Planet Trust, formerly known as Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, which also operates Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo.
1 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Princess Theatre, Torquay
25 min walk • The Princess Theatre in Torquay, England is a 1,500 seat theatre that first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on opening night were Tommy Cooper and Morecambe & Wise.
1.3 miSE
50°27'26"N • 3°31'25"W
Beacon Quay, Torquay
34 min walk • Beach
1.2 miE
Tower, Gothic architecture
Mallock Memorial Clock Tower, Torquay
32 min walk • The Mallock Memorial Clock Tower is situated at the harbourside in Torquay, Devon, England. It is a Grade II Listed Building, and was first listed in 1975.
0.6 miE
Park
Abbey Park and Meadows, Torquay
16 min walk • Abbey Park and Meadows is a public park located in Torquay, Devon, which stretches from Torre Abbey to the town's seafront. The park has a number of facilities, including tennis courts, bowling greens, crazy golf and a café.
0.8 miN
Manor house
Shiphay Manor, Torquay
21 min walk • Shiphay Manor is a Manor house in Torquay, Devon, England. Originally a monastic grange for nearby Torre Abbey, the current house was built in 1884 of red sandstone rubble. Adjacent is a ruined barn which has been designated a Grade II listed building.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Torbay, Paignton
23 min walk • Torbay is a borough and unitary authority in Devon, south west England. It is governed by Torbay Council and consists of 62.87 square kilometres of land, including the resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, located on east-facing Tor Bay, part of Lyme Bay on the English Channel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chelston?

Nearby attractions include Torre Abbey, Torquay (12 min walk), Cockington Court, Torquay (15 min walk), Abbey Park and Meadows, Torquay (16 min walk), Shiphay Manor, Torquay (21 min walk).

How to get to Chelston by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chelston:

Train

Torquay (12 min walk)
Torre (16 min walk)

Bus

Torquay Coach Station (23 min walk)