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  1. 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.
  2. Boat Trips & Ferries
    Devon’s beautiful English Riviera is set within a sheltered bay with stunning coastal scenery. The rich geological landscape is so unique that it has received international recognition and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 8 in the UK and 140 in the world.
  3. 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.
  4. History & Heritage
    The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.
  5. Art & Culture
    Beyond the wilds and beauty of Tor Bay’s iconic coastline lies a vibrant arts and culture scene of unique museums, diverse theatres and creative festivals.
  6. 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.

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  1. The thatched village of Cockington in the English Riviera, South Devon
    Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay, Devon
    The thatched village of Cockington in the English Riviera, South Devon
    Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Cockington Village, Cockington, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6XA

    Telephone

    01803 520022

    Price

    Free

    TORQUAY

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

    An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. 

    Cockington is a quintessentially English village with Saxon origins which attracts many thousands of visitors each year. Some of the quaint thatched cottages and buildings in the chocolate box…

    Type

    Type:

    Country Park/Nature Reserve

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Pre-booking appreciated for very large groups.

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Price

    Free

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  2. The Rifles Garden in The Kings Garden, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    The Kings Garden, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    The newly created Rifles Garden is located within Kings Garden, on Torquay’s seafront.

    Funded by Clear Channel UK as part of their social value commitment to the borough. The garden is a result of a dedicated fund to invest in local projects that…

  3. Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

    Telephone

    +44 01803 326108

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Wander back in time, starting towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit our authentic life-size Victorian Street, see the Blacksmith hard at work, smell the treats of the Sweetshop, listen to the hustle and bustle of Victorian life. Imagine…

    Type

    Type:

    History & Heritage

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Groups by arrangement.

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  4. Open Day at Brixham Battery Museum, Brixham, Devon
    Anderson Shelter on display at the museum
    Troops on standby in the Battery War Shelter
    Museum displays
    Museum displays
    Open Day at Brixham Battery Museum, Brixham, Devon
    Anderson Shelter on display at the museum
    Troops on standby in the Battery War Shelter
    Museum displays
    Museum displays

    Dates

    Address

    Fishcombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BX

    Telephone

    07933793683

    Brixham

    Dates

    Not only does Battery Gardens boast one of the most panoramic views in the bay, it is also a Scheduled Monument. The history of the site dates back to the 1580's but it was most significantly used as a World War II Emergency Coastal Defence Battery.…

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage/Visitor Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children all ages

    Establishment Features

    • Dog Friendly
    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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  5. Steam train going past at Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
     Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon
    Steam train going past at Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
     Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    01803 665485

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Close to Paignton is the long, sandy stretch of Goodrington Sands. With a Seaside Award, safe swimming conditions and loads of great activities, this family friendly beach promises to keep the kids happy whatever the weather.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Year round on North Sands. Not in Summer on South Sands

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  6. Fairy Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DG

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Fairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the Harbour wall, which is popular with families. Comprising red sand and shingle with impressive red sandstone cliffs at the back.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

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  7. Address

    Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

    Telephone

    01803 207797

    Paignton

    Goodrington’s Youngs Park is a natural habitat for swans, geese and wild birds and is perfect for family picnics with children of all ages plus the family dog. Enjoy the Boating Lake (where model boat enthusiasts are often launching their…

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Garden

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  8. An arial view of Berry Head, part of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.

    Dates

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AJ

    Telephone

    0844 474 2233

    Brixham

    Dates

    In 2007 the English Riviera was designated a Global Geopark and is one of just 7 sites in the UK and Ireland to hold this special status.

    Type

    Type:

    Environmental Attraction

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  9. Entrance of the Princess Theatre, Torquay Devon
    An outside view of the entrance in the dark, there are glass windows and people approaching the front steps
    Auditorium front at Princess Theatre, Torquay, Devon
     a full auditorium from the middle in front of the stage
    the auditorium from the front right side filling up with people
    Live concert inside the Princess Theatre
    Pizza al Teatro pre theatre dining area, green walls and poles, with tables and chairs set for dinner service overlooking the Marina
    A view of the whole theatre from rock walk steps with the marina in the background. the venue is lit white at night time.
    Entrance of the Princess Theatre, Torquay Devon
    An outside view of the entrance in the dark, there are glass windows and people approaching the front steps
    Auditorium front at Princess Theatre, Torquay, Devon
     a full auditorium from the middle in front of the stage
    the auditorium from the front right side filling up with people
    Live concert inside the Princess Theatre
    Pizza al Teatro pre theatre dining area, green walls and poles, with tables and chairs set for dinner service overlooking the Marina
    A view of the whole theatre from rock walk steps with the marina in the background. the venue is lit white at night time.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    The Princess Theatre, Torquay had a large refurbishment in Spring 2024 and is looking forward to welcoming audiences from all over the region to a fantastic season of entertainment.

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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