Shopping in Torquay

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Shopping in Torquay

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What travellers are saying

  • Colin L
    Torquay, UK39 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Afternoon tea with our grandson. Lovely tea room - good prices and excellent service . Gardens and grounds are brilliant for an afternoon walk
    Written 4 February 2024
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  • Adrian S
    Exeter, UK25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had never been to the gallery before but were recommended, the staff were very helpful and the service better than first class, nothing was too much trouble and the finished items were perfect . They are the finishing touch to the room .
    Written 18 November 2023
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  • Horseybum
    Cheltenham, UK36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    an event before a Christmas lunch, a great experience, very informative and great fun, highly recommended - and a browse of the shop is worth turning up for!
    Written 1 January 2024
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  • Walshington Matterley
    United Kingdom9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A "must-see" attraction for any visitor to Torquay, and for most locals on their way to work, or to Greggs for a cheap coffee and brekky bap.
    The lifts maintain the quintessential british aroma, of stale urine, occasional blood spurting, and Lynx/Axe body spray.
    The lift is semi-automated, telling you which choice of direction you have chosen to travel, after you have informed the lift of this information by pressing the necessary directional button.
    Oh, and it shuts at 7pm, because apparently life stops at 7pm in this town.
    Written 21 April 2021
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  • Ellaine
    Blackburn, UK5 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    There really isn't much here. Most the units are empty and the ones open don't look inviting. Not a place to visit.
    Written 20 July 2023
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  • Maggie-Tucker
    London, UK9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A real find , a lovely shop selling the largest selection of artisan chocolates I’ve ever seen.
    Lots of delicious selections to make, I came back the next day to buy replacements for the ones I eaten in my hotel room the night before🤤
    Written 7 August 2022
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  • Sarah S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely little art gallery with a wide selection of art and ceramics that are very reasonably priced - it also has a sister branch in Fleet Street. There’s an original range of greetings cards, mugs and bowls if you need something smaller. Delighted to find this in Torquay which is sadly short of cultural spaces like this - it’s also a great way to buy a real original and support artists too. You can also order artists’ work from Artizan online. Will definitely be back
    Written 7 April 2023
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  • GSimps0n
    Torquay, UK191 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I visited the shop at Chelston, Torquay and I was immediately surprised at the vast range of West Country cheeses and other products. I selected 6 varieties of cheese and a local pork pie. The man in charge was very helpful and patient and he even labelled each variety before he packed it up and placed it in a small paper bag . I thoroughly recommend The Cheese Press at Chelston and I will certainly call again in order to try different local products.
    Written 26 April 2019
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  • Sally C
    Conwy161 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My friend and I had a lovely time in this quilt shop. The owner was a delight, made us a cup of tea and offered us the best choc chip cookies I've ever had. The choice of fabric was great, the quality was also very good, needless to say I spent a lot of money. I was in the area for four days and had looked on the internet to see if Torquay had a quilt shop .................. what a little gem.
    Do visit if you are a person who likes to quilt or sew.
    Written 24 June 2013
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  • paul cresswell
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As with all the other stores in the area the staff were happy to greet you.Always polite and extremely helpful.I got my lady a beautiful coat at a great price.a pleasure shopping with you.paul.
    Written 5 September 2021
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  • maxistaxi
    Torquay, UK64 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stumbled across this lovely little shop by accident, was greeted by a lovely lady who said she'd only just opened? The shop front says something for her / something for him! You just have to go inside to find beautiful gifts which are not the norm in Torquay shops and the fashion for ladies is amazing and very reasonably priced compared to the other stores in Torquay! I'd say there's something for everyone in here and well worth a look if only for the old fashioned customer service!
    Written 4 March 2015
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  • JUDY
    Cleethorpes, UK36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Still got my lovely slate clock that I bought from Driftmoods 2 years ago and it works really well ! Many other items I will think about buying next time !
    Written 31 August 2019
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  • zzaatt
    Devon, UK80 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic local Gin shop, beautifully laid out store, welcomed with a smile by the owner whom was very knowledgeable of all the gins (and tonics) on sale. I spent nearly an hour talking gin and left with a couple of bottles, Shag Rock & Barbican Botanics. Prices were good for a small retailer so will be back to try some others!
    Written 16 August 2022
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