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Pavilion

Harbourside, Torquay, England
01803 200210
Ranked #18 of 18 attractions in Torquay
3.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: This newly renovated pavilion is located along the seafront promenade, giving visitors easy access to the beaches and Fleet Walk shopping within...... more » Owner description: This newly renovated pavilion is located along the seafront promenade, giving visitors easy access to the beaches and Fleet Walk shopping within walking distance. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

What a fantastic old building. the best bit is the historical section. It covers the development of Torquay and the Pavillion. Worth a visit. but as for the rst a little disapointing. Come on Torquay make the investment. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

So many empty units these days. A sign of the times perhaps? Let's hope things improve soon as it is a great facility... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Food was ok but we sat upstairs and outside on the balcony to the side. It resembled a junk yard with old chairs and broken tables. We could not eat because the tables were covered in old and fresh bird guano and so was the floor. No effort had been made to clean it up. We will never go again,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

we enjoyed our visit to the Pavillion, especially the old photo's in the exhibition part. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

On every visit to Torquay, I am drawn towards a meander around The Pavilion on the sea front. Such a fabulous building from outside! Inside, however, what a disappointment! Very little to see of quality and many shops empty! I visited in the middle of May this year so hope that later in the season it may have more to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

hardly any shops in the pavilion but there was a very nice candle shop. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Nothing much to say really, we walked in, looked at the two or three shops that were actually open and then walked back out. My partners comment on walking out was "Thank god we didnt have to pay for that!" More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

But the shops are not very good. Building is gorgeous though. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We always enjoy visiting the Pavilion with it's superb views from the attractive restaurant. The reason for reviewing it as average is because some empty shops in the Pavilion area sign of the times. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

A real shame....virtually all of the shops are now closed with a couple of survivors struggling on. Don't bother!! More

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