The Seashore Centre is run by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust and is the hub for the Trust's marine conservation and education work. The Seashore Centre is open to the public from April to September and hosts a life size rockpool room with marine tanks and fun interactive displays - it is the perfect place to discover more about the local marine environment.

The Seashore Centre also runs an innovative and inspiring education and events programme. See the links above for further information.

Tor Bay's marine life is exceptional with a diversity of underwater habitats that are home to some very special marine species. In the sheltered bays you can find underwater meadows of seagrass, a rare flowering plant that provides a home to many marine species, such as seahorses and cuttlefish. In the limestone cliffs and hidden from daylight are stunning sea caves full of beautiful pink sea fingers and cup corals. Due to this amazing diversity of marine life in Tor Bay areas are designated as a candidate Special Area of Conservation.

 Help us protect our marine environment - to find out more click here. 

As well as an extensive education programme the Trust also runs a wide variety of events for both adults and children.

Thrills and spills in the Geopark:

The English Riviera has so many wonderful hidden treasures to discover and enjoy - the Geopark Packages, bring all this magic together in some fantastic events: Canoe the coves, Mussel by Moonlight, Thrill seekers and Sea to Plate.

To see a full range of our events on offer, including practical courses, Occombe cookery school and children's events click here.

The Seashore Centre delivers a wide range of cross- curricular activities based on Tor Bay's diverse marine environment. Day visits can be tailored made and activities include: coastal geography, seashore safaris, shore surveys and coastal detectives to name a few. 

The Seashore Centre is also home to one of the first Sea Schools in the UK. This innovative new programme allows children and young people to participate in a progressive journey learning new practical skills whilst experiencing the marine environment.