Visitor Information Centre
The English Riviera Visitor Information Centre is situated on Torquay Harbourside and is open all year.
The centre is managed by the ERBID Company and handles over 100,000 enquiries per year through face to face counter visits, email, telephone and Social Media enquiries.
The English Riviera Visitor Information Centre is managed by Katrine Harrington and a small team of seasonal staff and volunteers. Telephone 01803 211211.
Visitor services include What’s On, Theatre Tickets, Bus Tickets and Timetables, Boat Tickets and the promotion of local Events and Festivals via the English Riviera What’s On Calendar.
Promotional services for ERBID Businesses include: Resort and window Poster Display, Leaflet Display, Free promotion of events on the official English Riviera What’s On Calendar
The English Riviera Visitor Information Centre is supported by a small number of carefully selected voluntary Visitor Information Points across the resort.
English Riviera Guides
The ERBID Company has produced three expertly written guides covering Cafes, Tearooms and Restaurants, Pubs and Bars and Accommodation. Please feel free to share these links with your visitors.
Cafés, Tearooms and Restaurants Guide
The Cafés, Tearooms and Restaurants Guide can be viewed online here.
Pubs and Bars Guide
This Guide covers the Pubs and Bars on the English Riviera and a digital copy can be viewed here.
Accommodation Directory
The Accommodation Directory can be viewed online or a free version can be requested from the Visitor Information Centre by filling out the form here.
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Some Good News
The English Riviera has been listed as ‘NUMBER ONE’ in The Mirror’s top picks for a Summer Staycation. For more details see: http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/british-breaks/best-cheap-british-holiday-destinations-7209604 As you would expect, the English Riviera BID Company ‘are straight on …Read More »
New Shortbreak Social Media Campaign Launched by ERBID Company
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New Exeter Campaign is great success
Running for 6 weeks up to the 21st April, the new ERBID’s first integrated Exeter Campaign targeting Day Visitors has resulted in a 68% uplift on visitors to the English Riviera website. Promotional activity included: …Read More »