Torbay is lucky to have the coast on one side and stunning countryside on the other. For centuries life in the West Country revolved around fishing and farming, and the lasting remains are picturesque villages and towns clinging to the coast or nestling in valleys. But it's not all rural idyll: the south west also has several major towns and cities which are full of things to see and do, as well as world-class attractions, both ancient and modern.

Devon has a thousand miles of road crammed into the county, but the roads are often very narrow and, although urban areas have good bus networks and are well connected by trains and coaches, away from the towns public transport is often rather patchy.

That's why LAL Torbay has a great range of excursions to help you see as much of the area as possible during your stay here. Each week a new programme sets out the options for the next seven days, with tours ranging from historic houses to local pubs. Excursions start at GBP5, and can be booked at the dedicated counter in the main Reception. Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment in busy periods!

This section contains a useful guide to the places we visit regularly on our excursions programmes.