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  1. Beaches
    The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, secluded coves, historic viaducts, elevated cliff tops, rockpools and wooded areas. And Devon’s famous English Riviera, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, is the perfect base to experience it all.
  2. Excursions, Day Trips & Tours
    The English Riviera is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark in South Devon. It is one of only eight in the UK and 140 in the world. A geopark is an area of globally recognised unique geological interest with fascinating landscape, coastlines and places.
  3. English Riviera Attractions
    There's a huge choice of attractions in the Bay including renowned caverns, a model village, a steam train, a zoo, a huge waterpark, Agatha Christie’s famous riverside home and more.
  4. Indoor Attractions
    Devon’s beautiful English Riviera with its popular resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham has quite a renowned micro`climate and a very sheltered Bay, great for all types of outdoor fun. If the weather should be unsettled or chilly though, then the English Riviera offers probably the biggest and most exciting collection of indoor attractions and activities you’ll find.
  5. Animals & Wildlife
    If you love animals and wildlife then Devon’s English Riviera has a host of attractions just for you. There are lots of places to explore that will create wonderful memories to take home.
  6. History & Heritage
    The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.

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  1. hollicombe beach

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DN

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Hollicombe Beach, sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
  2. Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SH

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    If you're looking for a pleasant, idyllic spot for somewhere to relax then Watcombe is the beach for you.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
  3. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LX

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    East of Torquay lies Babbacombe Beach. A beautiful arc of shingle beach, this unspoilt coastline is a haven of tranquillity, gorgeous views and calm, clean waters where you can relax and soak up the atmosphere.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site
  4. Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Mini Quad Bike, Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Mini Quad Bike, Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    07887 887543

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Goodrington Park is home to several attractions including a small quad bike track.

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Add Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton to your Itinerary

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  5. Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF

    Telephone

    01803 857593

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Close to the mouth of Brixham harbour is Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest beaches on the
    English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. Not only is it a Blue Flag beach, but it has a Combined Seaside (resort) Award
    and been recommended by the…

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

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    Web Site

  6. Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay' Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay' Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Address

    3 Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BB

    Telephone

    01803 298779

    Price

    Price £5.95 to £7.95 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 

    Torquay's Dinosaur World is an fun interactive indoor exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! There are a host of scaled and full size models set in realistic scenes accompanied by exciting information. There…

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Establishment Features

    • Dog Friendly
    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

    Price

    Price £5.95 to £7.95 Per Ticket

    Add Torquay's Dinosaur World to your Itinerary

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  7. Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are an Award winning outdoor activity company and are here to make your visit to the English Riviera one to remember. We provide Coasteering, Kayak and Stand…

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age: 8 Years

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups
    • Cater for school groups - We can provide adventure activity days for youth groups, with activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, coasteering, archery, bushcraft and more! We offer preferential youth group rates.
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Add Reach Outdoors to your Itinerary

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  8. English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025to30 Sept 2025

    Address

    Princess Gardens, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

    Telephone

    0115 967 9991

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025to30 Sept 2025

    Soaring high over the beautiful harbor in the heart of the English Riviera at Torquay, the wheel is situated within the famous Pavilion Gardens, next to The Princess Theatre, enjoying amazing views of the town and harbour.

    A birds eye view of the…

    Type

    Type:

    Funfair

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Add English Riviera Wheel to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  9. Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    15 Feb 2026to23 Feb 2026

    Address

    Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LF

    Telephone

    01803 328750

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    15 Feb 2026to23 Feb 2026

    Built in 1926, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has shuttled hundreds of thousands of holiday makers to and from Oddicombe Beach in over 90 years of service.

    Type

    Type:

    Railway

    Add Babbacombe Cliff Railway to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

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