Discover the real Agatha Christie and learn about how Stone Age Man made his home in Torquay.
Monday afternoon
Torquay Tour
For new arrivals
Wednesday afternoon
Mystery Minibus Trip
Out and about around Torbay to find something different and something we haven’t seen before?
Thursday evening
Pub Night at the Olde Churston Court
Inn
This beautiful old pub in the heart of the South Devon countryside dates from the 12th Century. Will the ghost be there by the open fire?
Friday afternoon
American Bowling
See who gets the highest score. If you haven’t played before JP will show you how.
Saturday
all day trip
Exeter & Topsham
Along the coast up the River Exe to the picturesque port of Topsham Then we go on to the Cathedral city of Exeter for a guided tour.
Sunday
Free day
An example of the TIS Social Programme in Spring
Monday afternoon
Living Coasts
Marine Zoo
at Torquay Harbour
Spring is here, love is in the air and the birds and penguins are looking their best
Monday afternoon
Torquay Tour
For new arrivals
Wednesday afternoon
Oldway Mansion
In 1871 this 100 room mansion was bought by Issac Singer, founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. He then started to build a huge new mansion. Singer died in 1875 aged 63. When he died he had 22 living children, various wives, both legal and common law!
Thursday evening
International Food Night
This is when you prepare your favourite national dishes and everybody gets to taste food from around the world.
Friday afternoon
Cockington
On the edge of Torquay, this is a beautiful country park and mansion house. A local speciality is the Devon Cream Tea. Delicious!
Saturday
Free day
Sunday all day
Dartmoor National Park
(walking boots provided)
Highlight of the week – a walk across Dartmoor with Nick the Dartmoor postman. A fabulous day, a long walk, wonderful stories of Dartmoor. Watch out for the Hound of the Baskervilles – this is where Sherlock Holmes solved the great mystery.
An example of the TIS Social Programme in Summer
Monday afternoon
Dartmouth
Our favourite place in the summer. The castle, the yacht marina and the little town sloping to the river. Home of Brittannia Royal Naval College where Royal Princes train to be Naval Officers.
Monday afternoon
Torquay Tour
For new arrivals.
Wednesday afternoon
Berry Pomeroy Castle
An ancient ruined castle in beautiful country surroundings
Thursday evening
Barbecue & Volley Ball
Good food great company and Volley Ball on a summer evening at TIS.
Friday afternoon
Boat trip
See Torbay as you cross the sea from Torquay to Brixham.
Saturday all day
Cornwall – King Arthur country!
A perfect walk along the dramatic Cornish cliffs from Tintagel Castle to Boscastle.
Sunday
Free day
An example of the TIS Social Programme in Autumn
Monday afternoon
Totnes
An afternoon in this beautiful Elizabethan town famous for its art and culture.
Monday afternoon
Torquay Tour
For new arrivals.
Wednesday afternoon
Swimming
Let’s chill out in the heated pool at the Riviera centre.
Thursday evening
Pub Quiz Night
Which team will win a prize this evening at one of our local pubs.
Friday afternoon
Paignton Zoo
One of Britain’s largest and best Zoos, Paignton Zoo is an education and scientific charity dedicated to conserving global wildlife heritage and inspiring in its many visitors a life long respect for animals and the environment.
Saturday all day
Bath
A guided tour around this stunning Georgian town famous for its architecture, Roman Baths and Victorian Society.
Sunday
Free day
The above are typical examples of the weekly activities at TIS. The programmes change every week and of course are subject to the weather! All social programme activities are optional.
Some of the activities are free of charge but others (such as excursions) are charged at cost. We do not make a profit on our Social Programme – it is provided to help you enjoy your stay with us.
