Torbay Chess Congress - Venue
We are delighted that the 2026 Torbay Congress will be held at the TLH Carlton Hotel, Torquay.
The TLH Carlton Hotel is located on Falkland Road, and is internally connected with the rest of the TLH Leisure Resort (the Derwent, Victorial and Toorak Hotels and the Aztec bistro/bar and leisure facilities). It is not far from the Riveria International Centre, home of the British Chess Championships five times since the year 2000. The hotel is about a 15 minute walk from Torquay Station. Click here for a Google map.
Car parking is free for residents booking direct for overnight accommodation at any of the hotels at TLH Leisure Resort. For all non-residents, please view the resort's parking terms. For alternative car parks, we suggest the Torre Valley Car Park, Torre Valley, Torquay, TQ2 5JY, which has a low-cost winter tariff, and where you can pay by RingGo (location code 15841).
Special accommodation deals are available for entrants to the Congress. Call 01803 400500 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details. Please quote booking ID number 54547 at the start of the conversation. Bookings made online or with any third parties will not qualify for this offer or enjoy free parking. The inclusive parking for direct bookings is valid from the day of arrival (when you should register your vehicle registration number at Reception) and expires on the day of departure.
With a spacious bar and a luxurious dining room, indoor swimming pools, a luxury spa, a gym, and free WiFi in all public rooms, there is no need for Congress participants to leave the TLH Leisure Resort - notwithstanding the delights of Torquay.
The TLH Carlton Hotel is offering early dinner for residents at 6.00pm on the Friday night. On the Saturday and Sunday a special chess light lunch will be offered to Congress participants (orderable before the start of play each morning).
