Speed Up & Slow Down

Dive into adrenalin-fuelled activities, or kick back, switch-off and relax. Historically a centre for health and wellbeing, the English Riviera continues to be a place of relaxation and exploration. Go coasteering or soak up 800 years of history at Torre Abbey. Wild swim, mild swim, join the bustle of the airshow or just take a restorative breath of that famously revitalising sea air … and gaze at the bay.

A place where there is something to experience every day and every season. The English Riviera is a magnet for visitors seeking to speed things up or slow things down.

The entire area is a UNESCO Global Geopark, a natural playground of coves, caves, beaches and cliffs. This is complemented by fascinating architecture, world famous local food and an array of places to visit. The English Riviera has a creative heart, with a range of theatres, cultural venues and attractions. It’s a place which offers visitors something unique. Fish for your supper and BBQ on the beach or dine at a Michelin Star restaurant. Coasteer and plunge into the sea in the morning and then learn to capture fabulous photos of sea birds in the afternoon.

Dial it up to 5 and SPEED UP - Join the local adventurers and feel more alive. Whether you cycle, swim, coasteer, or jet ski, the English Riviera is an extraordinary natural playground.

Turn it down low and Slow Down - Take time for yourself and experience the bay in all its #NaturallyInspiring glory. Now, just ... relax ...

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Looking for Entertainment

Princess Theatre is right on Torquay’s seafront by Princess Pier. Seating 1,500, this is Devon’s largest theatre. From opera and ballet, to concerts, comedy and pantomime, this is also the place to see big touring West End shows.

Palace Theatre, one of the area’s oldest theatres, was established in 1890. Located in Paignton, this small and friendly venue punches above its weight with a varied programme including live music, drama and comedy, and an annual Agatha Christie Festival!

The Brixham Theatre has a bit of everything, professional shows, musicals, comedy and community events. 

Babbacombe Theatre is a thriving, home grown venue offers a varied programme of entertainment throughout the year, with something to suit all ages. 

The Blue Walnut in the Chelston area of Torquay. This licensed café bar combines a 23-seater cinema with a vibrant music and spoken word scene. 

Eating and Drinking Local

As England’s Seafood Coast, we have the freshest locally caught fish and seafood, and more besides. Award-winning cafes and restaurants, farmers markets and breweries mean that there’ll be a perfectly filled plate and topped-up glass ready and waiting, every day of the year.

Staying:

Visitors have flocked to the English Riviera for hundreds of years, so we know a thing or two about great hospitality. From the 25 Boutique - 2019 winners of the ‘World’s Best B&B’ - to wonderful seafront hotels and self-catering properties, camping and touring sites, it’s all here.