Conference and Meeting venues in Torquay

Often referred to as the ‘Queen of the Riviera’, Torquay is the jewel in the English Riviera’s crown and an ideal destination for conferences, meetings and events.


With 9 stunning beaches and access to idyllic countryside including Dartmoor National Park, there are endless opportunities for both land and water-based teambuilding activities and corporate events whilst meeting venues cater easily for small or large conferences, exhibitions and training events. Blending the relaxed atmosphere of a popular coastal resort with an attitude for successful business and excellent conference facilities, Torquay is a versatile conference destination that meeting planners and delegates will appreciate for this combination of work and pleasure.

Torquay is easy to reach via the M5 and A380 by road, via good rail links including London and via flights into Exeter Airport for international conference delegates.

The Riviera International Centre has over 20 years experience and an enviable reputation as a leading conference and exhibition centre. With 1,750sqm of exhibition space and a conference hall with capacity for 1,500 delegates, large events are easily accommodated whilst further flexible meeting spaces provide a range of options for smaller events. Fully equipped the latest technology, this venue is ideal for conferencing and banqueting, exhibitions and weddings with the added benefit of on-site leisure facilities. The Princess Theatre Torquay offers 2 conference spaces including the large auditorium with capacity for 1,487 delegates, whilst Brixham Town Hall also offers an elegant theatrical space with 2 meeting rooms suitable for conferences, presentations and corporate events. Torquay Town Hall’s Assembly Room is the ideal venue for training and teambuilding events, meetings and exhibitions with capacity for up to 600 delegates, whereas Dartington Hall is a stately home set in a glorious, tranquil location with a conference centre boasting 12 first class meeting rooms and teambuilding event facilities. Torquay hotels include the Barcelo Torquay Imperial Hotel, with 10 stylish conference rooms and a banqueting suite, and The Palace Hotel, a prestigious destination for meetings and corporate events which includes the 1,300sqm Palace Arena and a host of conference and banqueting suites.