TORQUAY living
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St. Marychurch is one of the oldest settlements in South Devon. Its earliest documentary record dates back to 1050 AD.
It is a former English urban district, abolished in 1900 when it was incorporated into the borough of Torquay.
Local tourist attractions include Bygones Museum, the Babbacombe Downs with stunning views across Lyme Bay and the Babbacombe Model Village.
At least half of the village is a car free zone. With cafes and delicatessens, independent specialist stores, therapy treatments, health shops, organic food and a fairytale style bookshop, St Marychurch has echoes of Totnes about it these days and at least one shop in common in the Happy Apple.
St Marychurch is a traditional working village with an excellent range of shops, cafes and pubs. The best pubs in the village are Molloys and the Crown and Sceptre, both of which serve an excellent range of fine local ales and food. Molloys has regular live music on a Friday night, while the Crown and Sceptre serves up a Jazz night every Tuesday evening from 8pm.
There are a wealth of cafes and delicatessens in St Marychurch. From the Bay Tree Cafe at the southern end of the village, who serve up a great Full English to the Art Cafe at Portfolio, nestled away behind the canvasses of this boutique art gallery. Other cafes include, Nourish Delicatessen, Rendezvous, who serve an excellent cream tea, and Driftwood, who do a complete breakfast and lunch menu and are pet friendly.
Located just a few minutes walk from some of the most beautiful sea views to be found in South Devon, St Marychurch is a great place to visit, whether you are a Torquay local or just holidaying in South Devon.
New to St Marychurch in September 2009, Louie’s Gems offer a wide selection of jewellery and gifts. A welcome addition to an already excellent range of specialist shops in the village precinct.