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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.- 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.
- There's a huge choice of attractions in the Bay including renowned caverns, a model village, a steam train, a zoo, a huge waterpark, Agatha Christie’s famous riverside home and more.
- Devon’s beautiful English Riviera with its popular resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham has quite a renowned micro`climate and a very sheltered Bay, great for all types of outdoor fun. If the weather should be unsettled or chilly though, then the English Riviera offers probably the biggest and most exciting collection of indoor attractions and activities you’ll find.
- 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.
- The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.
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Address
6 Vaughan Road, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQTelephone
01803 293797Torquay Harbour, Torquay
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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…
Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LATorquay
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Feel like a giant as you step through the small entrance and the vast miniature world opens up before you. Explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of uniquely hand-crafted model scenes, vehicles & people.
The Model Village is…
Type
Type:
Model/Miniature Village
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Pre-booking advisable.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LPTelephone
01803 524950Price
Price £35.00 to £195.00 ActivityGoodrington 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…
Type
Type:
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age: 8 Years
Key Features
- Groups
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Cater for school groups - We can provide adventure activity days for youth groups, with activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, coasteering, archery, bushcraft and more! We offer preferential youth group rates.
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
Price
Price £35.00 to £195.00 ActivityDates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HPTelephone
01803 525723Price
Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per TicketTorquay
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
18 Hole Jungle themed adventure golf course. Wind your way through the jungle using your golf skill as you encounter tigers, gorillas, chimps and snakes among many other jungle creatures.
Type
Type:
Golf Course
Price
Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per TicketDates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Torquay
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Torre Abbey Sands Beach is a beautiful long sandy beach that runs along the seafront in Torquay. The main beach for Torquay, its popular with families, paddleboarders or sun seekers all year round.
Type
Type:
Beach
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
3 Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BBTelephone
01803 298779Price
Price £5.95 to £7.95 Per TicketTorquay
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Torquay's Dinosaur World is an fun interactive indoor exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! There are a host of scaled and full size models set in realistic scenes accompanied by exciting information. There…
Type
Type:
Museum
Establishment Features
- Dog Friendly
- Dogs-Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Price
Price £5.95 to £7.95 Per TicketDates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
Address
Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803555872Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
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. The stunning Train of Lights and famous Santa…
Type
Type:
Steam Railway
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Close to the mouth of Brixham harbour is Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest beaches on the
English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. Not only is it a Blue Flag beach, but it has a Combined Seaside (resort) Award
and been recommended by the…Type
Type:
Beach
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9APTelephone
01803 882619Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
You may be surprised to know there are woodlands on this well-known headland - almost 20 acres of it! With large footpaths and good visibility between trees, the woods at Berry Head Nature Reserve is an ideal place to allow young children and dogs…
Type
Type:
Parkland/Woodland Garden
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Registered address 5 Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, England, TQ2 5JG.
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