Search,Plan

And Book

Search

School Groups

Excplore

The English Riviera

  1. Language Schools & Hostels
    With more than a dozen accredited International English Language Schools for adults and teenagers to choose from, learning English in Devon is an opportunity to stay in some of the most beautiful seaside locations in England and improve your English language skills amongst very welcoming local Devon people, not just in the classroom.
  2. Cookery Schools
    Foodie lovers are going to be in heaven when visiting South Devon and the English Riviera, with plenty of tasty treats on offer from both the land and sea. Should you wish to pick up some top cookery tips from some talented local chefs, then there are plenty of courses and classes available in the region.
  3. Group Operators
    For groups looking for a warm welcome, Torquay, Babbacombe, Cockington, Paignton and Brixham have it all. The English Riviera is a fantastic year-round destination for a group holiday.
  4. Group Accommodation
    For groups looking for a warm welcome, a great choice of group accommodation in Devon and a wealth of friendly group attractions and facilities, Torquay, Cockington, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham has it all. The fact is the English Riviera is a fantastic year-round destination for a group holiday in Devon.
  5. Group Attractions
    For groups of all sizes looking for the perfect holiday spot, Devon’s English Riviera really fits the bill with a huge range of attractions ideally suited to your needs. You’ll receive a warm welcome at our world-class attractions
  6. Coach Holidays
    If you're travelling to the English Riviera with a group, one of the first things to do as the organiser is find somewhere large enough to accommodate your group, making sure it has all the facilities that your guests will need during their stay.
  • Refine By

    Refine your search

    +/- Type
    Attraction
    Activity
    +/- Facilities

    , currently showing 1 to 9.

    1. 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
      Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 524950

      Price

      Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

      Type

      Type:

      Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

      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…

      Price

      Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity
    2. Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors
      Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 524950

      Price

      Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

      Type

      Type:

      Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

      Goodrington Sands, Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Explore the natural beauty of the Torbay coastline from the unique viewpoint of a kayak or paddle board with Reach Outdoors. With a range of sessions available for all abilities, from age 8 upwards, the Reach team offer introductory 2 - 3 hour…

      Price

      Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity
    3. Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF

      Telephone

      +441803 215136

      Type

      Type:

      Cave

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Join the Tribe!

      Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top and most exciting Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure…

    4. Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
      Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
      Dart Venturer crossing the Bay from Brixham to Torquay for the Western Lady Ferry service.
      Dittisham Princess on the Western lady Ferry service across the Bay
      Dart Venturer embarking passengers at Fish Quay, Brixham
      Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
      Dart Venturer crossing the Bay from Brixham to Torquay for the Western Lady Ferry service.
      Dittisham Princess on the Western lady Ferry service across the Bay
      Dart Venturer embarking passengers at Fish Quay, Brixham

      Address

      6 Vaughan Road, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

      Telephone

      01803 293797

      Type

      Type:

      Boat Trip

      Torquay Harbour, Torquay

      Dates

      The Western Lady Ferry Service has been operating an excellent ferry service between Torquay and Brixham for over 75 years.

      The 30 minute ferry ride across the Bay to Brixham and returning to Torquay is a stress-free, delightful way to view Torbay…

    5. A rock climber on rock face, with sea in background. English Riviera UNESCO Global  Geopark.
      A rock climber on rock face, with sea in background. English Riviera UNESCO Global  Geopark.

      Address

      Bababcombe, Devon, TQ1 3LN

      Telephone

      08444742233

      Type

      Type:

      Environmental Attraction

      Bababcombe

      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.

    6. Steam locomotive Goliath over the beach huts at Goodrington Sands
      Steam locomotive Goliath over the beach huts at Goodrington Sands
      Cardiff Castle, Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
      Paddlesteamer "Kingswear Castle" at the entrance to the River Dart.
      Steam locomotive approaching Broadsands.
      Cardiff Castle arriving in Dartmouth from Totnes in mid summer
      Steam locomotive Goliath over the beach huts at Goodrington Sands
      Cardiff Castle, Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
      Paddlesteamer "Kingswear Castle" at the entrance to the River Dart.
      Steam locomotive approaching Broadsands.
      Cardiff Castle arriving in Dartmouth from Totnes in mid summer

      Address

      Kingswear Signal Box, The Square, Kingswear, Devon, Devon, TQ6 0AA

      Telephone

      01803752370

      Type

      Type:

      Boat Trip

      Kingswear, Devon

      Dates

      A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam train travel, river and sea cruises across the English Riviera and along the beautiful river Dart in South Devon.

    7. Walking, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
      Walking, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
      Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
      Cockington Court, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
      Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
      Walking, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
      Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
      Cockington Court, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
      Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust

      Address

      Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN

      Telephone

      01803 520022

      Type

      Type:

      Country Park/Nature Reserve

      Preston, Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT); is a local, independent conservation charity. We care for over 1,700 acres of Torbay’s most beautiful natural spaces including Occombe Farm, Cockington Country Park, Berry Head National Nature Reserve and a…

    8. Torre Abbey
      Torre Abbey
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Group Tour, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Aerial Shot, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torre Abbey
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Group Tour, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Aerial Shot, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

      Telephone

      +44 01803 293593

      Type

      Type:

      Abbey/Priory

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      28 Jan 2025to18 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

      An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. 
      Come and enjoy a visit exploring Torbay's most historic building, garden and impressive displays, world-class collections and exhibitions, complemented by modern amenities and special accessibility…

    9. Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Train of Lights
      Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Train of Lights

      Address

      Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF

      Telephone

      01803555872

      Type

      Type:

      Steam Railway

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      15 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

      A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam train travel, river and sea cruises across the English Riviera and along the beautiful river Dart in South Devon.

    Searching for something...
    • Accommodation
    • What's On
    • Things to Do
    • Food & Drink
    • Shopping
    Accommodation Search
    Check Availability
    Arrival Date:
    Guests in Room/Unit 1
    Add Room
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Entertainment Available
    Evening Meals Available
    Free Wi-Fi
    Ground Floor Accommodation Available
    Groups Welcomed
    Hot Tub
    Licenced Bar
    On-Site Parking
    Restaurant Available
    Sea Views
    Spa / Beauty Facilities
    Swimming Pool
    Wheel Chair Access
    Things to Do Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    What's On Search
    Dates
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Food & Drink Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Shopping Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Searching for something...
    • Accommodation
    • What's On
    • Things to Do
    • Food & Drink
    • Shopping
    Accommodation Search
    Check Availability
    Arrival Date:
    Guests in Room/Unit 1
    Add Room
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Entertainment Available
    Evening Meals Available
    Free Wi-Fi
    Ground Floor Accommodation Available
    Groups Welcomed
    Hot Tub
    Licenced Bar
    On-Site Parking
    Restaurant Available
    Sea Views
    Spa / Beauty Facilities
    Swimming Pool
    Wheel Chair Access
    Things to Do Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    What's On Search
    Dates
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Food & Drink Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Shopping Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access

    With 22 miles of

    coastline and 20 beaches on offer, 

    there's something 

    for everyone!

    Search

    Search, plan and book

    Book Now

    Search

    Book Now

    Search
    Hello.
    We'd love to hear what you think about the English Riviera!
    Complete our short survey below to enter our free draw, and be in with a chance to win a two night bed and breakfast stay at the Mercure Hotel in Paignton.