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English Riviera

Discover South Devon's Coast

Escape the everyday

The warmest of welcomes awaits you on the English Riviera, South Devon's beautiful coastline. Surrounded by stunning coast and countryside, Torquay, Babbacombe, Cockington, Paignton, Goodrington and Brixham offer fantastic year-round holidays with lots of things to do for everyone!

A Beach Holiday and So Much More

The English Riviera may be most famous for its award-winning sandy beaches and exotic palm trees, but has much more to offer than just seaside holidays. The English Riviera has a great choice of indoor and outdoor attractions and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark. Getting out on the water is what our visitors love to do, and there is a great selection of watersports and boat trips.

The Perfect Place to Stay

As one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations, there’s no shortage of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, including a growing choice of award-winning hotels, bed and breakfasts and quality self catering establishments.

A Year Round Events Programme

The English Riviera offers a packed diary of events throughout the year. There are many attractions, things to do and events that centre around Agatha Christie, Torquay's most famous resident, including the annual Agatha Christie Festival, as well as the world-famous Brixham Pirate Festival and England's Seafood FEAST.

A Gastronomic Delight

On what is now known as England's Seafood Coast, the English Riviera is a haven of food and drink, and whether you are looking to grab a quick bite or a Michelin starred restaurant for that special occasion, you will find everything in our little corner of Devon to suit your palate and budget.

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Things to Do on the English Riviera

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.
Top 10 Beaches

The English Riviera really stands apart from other UK destinations because of the incredible beaches that are on offer. Use this guide to explore our Top 10 Beaches.
Agatha Christie

Dame Agatha Christie, known throughout the world as the ‘Queen of Crime’, is a literary genius, was born in Torquay and remained on the English Riviera for much of her life.
UNESCO Global Geopark

With our rich geological history and diverse landscapes, the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the natural world.
TLH Leisure Resort

Join us this autumn for a relaxing break at TLH Leisure Resort. With four hotels and outstanding leisure and entertainment all on a 7-acre site, you’ll be spoilt for choice. An array of bars, restaurants and facilities including spa and indoor pool complex, guarantees you a truly memorable visit.

Major Events in 2024

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Bay of Lights

During winter, the English Riviera plays host to an exciting event: The Bay of Lights! Taking place throughout Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, the whole Bay will come alive with a flurry of illuminated events.
The Christmas Train of Lights

The Devon Train of Lights is an illuminated festive spectacle guaranteed to wow new and returning visitors of all ages.

Travel Information

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Getting Here

One of the great things about taking a holiday at home in the UK is the time (and money) you can save on travelling.
English Riviera Visitor Information Centre

The English Riviera Visitor Information Centre offers a range of services including a good range of Devon information leaflets, brochures and maps, plus information on local events, theatres and visitor attraction information, accommodation booking, theatre and event tickets.
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Something for

Every Season

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Spring

Spring in South Devon is particularly beautiful, when the countryside bursts into a vibrant tapestry of many vivid colours.
Summer

You don't need to travel abroad to find sun, sand and surf. It's a lot less stressful and much easier on the pocket to visit the English Riviera.
Autumn

The leaves change into their glorious jewel-like colours and our cosy pubs and restaurants offer snug shelter from the autumn weather.
Winter

Enjoy our almost uninhabited award-winning beaches, magical woodland walks, beautifully landscaped parks & rugged cliffs.

We have so many

Events all year

Highlights

Torre Abbey Alive with Light!

Torre Abbey comes alive with light! Celebrate 800 years of Christmas this immersive projection…

England's Seafood FEAST

England’s Seafood FEAST England’s Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses for 2…

The Agatha Christie Festival

The programme can be viewed by carrying out a diary search via www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on…

Paignton Festival

Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations…

Brixham Pirate Festival

The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, with a crew made up of first-time brigands and buccaneers, held…

Brixham Trawler Race

Skippers dress the boats with bunting and battle it out with two lap race around the Bay and fun…

Bay of Lights

This year, the English Riviera will play host to an exciting event: The Bay of Lights! Taking place…

Torbay Steam Fair

Torbay Steam Fair is now one of the biggest events on the English Riviera events calendar and…

English Riviera Walking Festival

Pack your rucksacks, fill your flasks, dig out your walking boots and join us at the English…

Stand Up Paddle - SUPERCHAMPS English Riviera Championships

Torbay will host the SUP championships as part of a 4 year plan to bring international level…

Bay of Lights - The Illumination Trail, Torquay

An exciting light trail is set to illuminate Torquay this Christmas, as part of the Bay of Lights…

Torbay Pride

A weekend of inclusive family fun. Everyone is welcome! Pride events are always inclusive, times of…

English Riviera Airshow

The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. The…

English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival

The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2025 returns from 24th to 30th May. A…

Towns and villages

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Torquay

With its iconic palm trees, busy harbour, international marina, sandy beach and wonderful array of continental style cafes, restaurants and cocktail bars.
Paignton

One of the brightest jewels in the English Riviera's crown, you are met with the welcoming sight of its long stretch of beautiful and easily accessible beachfront and traditional pier.
Brixham

Brixham has been the centre of the area's fishing industry for centuries. You can find out more about the town's maritime past at the Brixham heritage Museum.
Babbacombe

The delightful gardens at Babbacombe Downs have attained the prestigious Green Flag award, an international accolade recognizing the high environmental standards.
Cockington

Take a walk back in time along Cockington’s narrow lanes, lined with thatched houses and you’ll experience a quiet charm that is quintessentially English.
Goodrington

Glorious Goodrington is set in a wonderfully attractive, sheltered bay and has a beautiful long, sandy beach, offering the best of Devon seaside fun.

With 22 miles of

coastline and 20 beaches on offer,

there's something

for everyone!

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