The mass felling of 40 beloved palm trees in Torquay's Italian Gardens that sparked public fury took place without the council's knowledge, it has emerged. Over 40 iconic palm trees were chopped ...

SWISCo first began the restoration of the Italian Gardens in December 2023, by chopping down around 40 palm trees, which they said were "at varying stages of decline".

The view from Princess Gardens overlooking Torquay Marina with a glimpse of The Pavilion and Living Coasts. To move around in the image, hold down your left mouse button and drag, or use cursor keys.

A tourist attraction has returned to a Devon seaside town after a planning row put it under threat. The English Riviera Wheel has been set up Torquay's Princess Gardens with a new 147ft (45m ...

The council's report said there were "preliminary discussions" of ideas for the Italian Gardens in 2019/20. The report found there "was no final plan" and any emerging plan was "put in abeyance ...

Torquay’s seafront big wheel, which has been a feature of Torbay’s summer landscape for more than a decade, ... They would pay £30,000 towards resurfacing pathways in the gardens.

Glide over the vibrant seaside town of Torquay, England, where turquoise waters meet dramatic cliffs and a classic British Riviera charm. Drone footage captures the elegant harbor, lush gardens, and ...

Work starts on Torquay Italian Gardens after palm tree row There was outrage when the historic palm trees were felled last year. Comments. News. Mary Stenson Reporter. 13:01, 29 Feb 2024.