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    Boasting over 20 miles of coastline, glorious beaches, cliffs and hidden coves, the English Riviera offers visitors a wealth of natural delights as well as an explosion of fun-filled activities and family-focused attractions.
  2. Things to Do
    Find the best things to do in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. What makes your perfect holiday? If it’s the chance to see and try new things you’ll be spoilt for choice for things to do on the English Riviera in South Devon.
  3. What's On
    If you are looking for what's on in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham look no further. Whatever time of year you visit the English Riviera, you’ll find lots going on.
  4. Food and Drink
    Eating out on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, will guarantee you some memorable gastronomic experiences. Named England’s Seafood Coast, you can enjoy the day’s catch on tables both grand and homely across Torbay.
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    1. Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler
      Pilgrim of Brixham, Heritage sailing trawler

      Address

      Heritage Pontoon, Brixham Harbour, Berry Head Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BW

      Telephone

      01803 858148

      Type

      Type:

      Maritime

      Berry Head Road, Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Pilgrim of Brixham Adventure Sailing is provided by the Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation which is a registered charity and operates from the historic Brixham Harbour in Devon, UK. We sail Pilgrim along the Devon and Cornwall coast, the Isles of…

    2. An individual jumping into the sea, Geopark Coasteering Tour, Reach Outdoors
      An individual jumping into the sea, Geopark Coasteering Tour, Reach Outdoors
      Coasteering group, Geopark Coasteering Tour, Reach Outdoors
      Coasteering group, Geopark Coasteering Tour, Reach Outdoors
      An individual jumping into the sea, Geopark Coasteering Tour, Reach Outdoors
      Coasteering group, Geopark Coasteering Tour, Reach Outdoors
      Coasteering group, Geopark Coasteering Tour, Reach Outdoors

      Address

      Ansteys Cove Torquay, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3TG

      Telephone

      01803 524950

      Price

      Price £45.00 Per Ticket

      Type

      Type:

      Sports

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      25 May 2025
      From:
      28 June 2025
      From:
      20 July 2025
      From:
      23 Aug 2025

      Embark on an exhilarating coasteering adventure along the stunning English Riviera UNESCO Geopark with Reach Outdoors’ expert instructors, who ensure a safe yet thrilling exploration of this dramatic coastline.

      Navigate sea caves, scramble over…

      Price

      Price £45.00 Per Ticket
    3. Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,
      Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,
      Family taking part in Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings
      Screen inside, Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,
      Group of people, Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,
      Stalagmites and stalactites at Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,
      Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,
      Family taking part in Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings
      Screen inside, Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,
      Group of people, Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,
      Stalagmites and stalactites at Kents Cavern Discovery Evenings, Kents Cavern, Torquay,

      Address

      Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF

      Telephone

      01803 215136

      Price

      Price £12.00 Per Ticket

      Type

      Type:

      Education

      Wellswood, Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      24 Apr 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00

      Join us for our Discovery Evenings at Kents Cavern, set within the breathtaking UNESCO English Riviera Global Geopark. These expert-led presentations take you on a journey through time, unveiling the rich history, geological wonders, and…

      Price

      Price £12.00 Per Ticket
    4. Geopark Journeys, 3 walks, part of the Healthy Selfie trails
      Geopark Journeys, 3 walks, part of the Healthy Selfie trails
      Healthy Selfie Trail
      Geopark Journeys, 3 walks, part of the Healthy Selfie trails
      Healthy Selfie Trail

      Address

      Various locations throughout the English Riviera, Selfguided, accessible journeys to download, Devon, TQ1 3DR

      Telephone

      01803 364130

      Type

      Type:

      Free Activity

      ,

      Dates

      Healthy Selfie Geopark Journeys are three accessible trails around the seafront areas of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, aimed at getting people out in the fresh air and discovering some extraordinary facts along the way.

    5. Person standing on a paddleboard, Coastal Paddleboard Adventure, Reach Outdoors
      Person standing on a paddleboard, Coastal Paddleboard Adventure, Reach Outdoors
      2 persons standing on a paddleboard, Coastal Paddleboard Adventure, Reach Outdoors
      Person standing on a paddleboard, Coastal Paddleboard Adventure, Reach Outdoors
      2 persons standing on a paddleboard, Coastal Paddleboard Adventure, Reach Outdoors

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 524950

      Type

      Type:

      Sports

      Goodrington Sands, Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      26 May 2025
      From:
      21 July 2025
      From:
      28 July 2025
      From:
      5 Aug 2025
      From:
      11 Aug 2025
      From:
      18 Aug 2025
      From:
      25 Aug 2025

      Embark on a scenic and thrilling half day coastal Paddleboard adventure along South Devon's stunning coastline. Lead by an experienced guide, you'll improve your paddling skills and develop new techniques. Enabling you to feel safe and empowered as…

    6. The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      Directional signpost, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      The Thatched Tavern, The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      Directional signpost, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      The Thatched Tavern, The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience

      Address

      Maidencombe Beach Car Park, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SU

      Telephone

      07723 088292

      Type

      Type:

      Guided Walk

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      28 May 2025
      From:
      2 July 2025
      From:
      16 July 2025
      From:
      30 July 2025
      From:
      13 Aug 2025
      From:
      10 Sept 2025
      From:
      24 Sept 2025

      Starting from the picturesque village of Maidencombe, on the northern edge of the Geopark, this 3 mile circular walk takes in the true splendour of the English Riviera, with spectacular panoramic coastal and woodland views.
      Throughout the tour…

    7. Group of people watching for the Twilight Bat Walk, Berry Head, Brixham
      Group of people watching for the Twilight Bat Walk, Berry Head, Brixham
      View of Berry Head, Brixham
      Twilight Bat Walks, Berry Head, Brixham
      Two people looking for bats,Twilight Bat Walks, Berry Head, Brixham
      Group of people watching for the Twilight Bat Walk, Berry Head, Brixham
      View of Berry Head, Brixham
      Twilight Bat Walks, Berry Head, Brixham
      Two people looking for bats,Twilight Bat Walks, Berry Head, Brixham

      Address

      Berry Head Visitor Centre, Berry Head, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

      Telephone

      01803 520022

      Type

      Type:

      Guided Tour

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      29 May 2025
      From:
      19 June 2025
      From:
      31 July 2025
      From:
      28 Aug 2025

      In the face of huge international declines, here at Berry Head we are extremely privileged to have a small colony of Greater Horseshoe bats roosting in caves in the limestone quarry.
      Join us for a unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of one of…

    8. Kayaks waiting to be launched, Geology, Wildlife and Cave Kayak Tour - Sea Kayak Torbay
      Kayaks waiting to be launched, Geology, Wildlife and Cave Kayak Tour - Sea Kayak Torbay
      Coastal Adventure
      Coastal Adventure
      Kayaks waiting to be launched, Geology, Wildlife and Cave Kayak Tour - Sea Kayak Torbay
      Coastal Adventure
      Coastal Adventure

      Address

      Babbacombe Water Sports booking office, Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DD

      Telephone

      07903 992930

      Type

      Type:

      Green/Sustainable Tourism

      Torquay

      Dates

      Join an experienced, local, coastal guide in an extraordinary discovery of our geological past. Learn what a Geopark is, how it was created and how it is an ever-evolving canvas! Meet the pioneers that shape our coastline to the ecosystems and…

    9. Group of Kayaks,  Coastal Kayak Safari - Reach Outdoors
      Group of Kayaks,  Coastal Kayak Safari - Reach Outdoors
      aerial shot of kayaks - Coastal Kayak Safari - Reach Outdoors
       Coastal Kayak Safari - Reach Outdoors
      Group of Kayaks,  Coastal Kayak Safari - Reach Outdoors
      aerial shot of kayaks - Coastal Kayak Safari - Reach Outdoors
       Coastal Kayak Safari - Reach Outdoors

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 524950

      Type

      Type:

      Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

      Goodrington Sands, Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      24 May 2025
      From:
      28 June 2025
      From:
      27 July 2025
      From:
      24 Aug 2025

      Join us for a captivating half-day Kayak Safari within the stunning English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.
      Our experienced guides will take you on an awe-inspiring kayak journey through which you will travel across almost 400 million years of…

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