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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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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Hollicombe Beach, sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities.
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Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Fairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the Harbour wall, which is popular with families. Comprising red sand and shingle with impressive red sandstone cliffs at the back.
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Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Paignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach, safe swimming and a whole host of activities to enjoy, this promises to be a fun day out for all the family.
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Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
Unit 3, Northfields Industrial Estate, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8UATelephone
01803 882997Brixham
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Wizz Kidz is certain that the massive 5,000 sq feet venue full of light and carefully designed for parents to have visibility of their children from absolutely any point of the centre will excite both you and their little friends.
Furthermore. they…
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Type:
Family Fun
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
Booking Kiosk, The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AWTelephone
01803 882811Brixham
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises offer a wide range of family trips - Visit Agatha Christie's Greenway House from Dartmouth with Greenway Ferries
Overlooking some of the most stunning views of the river Dart stands the home of Agatha Christie – the…Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JFTelephone
+441803 215136Torquay
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Explore underground at Europe’s top Stone Age cave, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure in the Stone Age home to Britain’s…
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Cave
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site - Chargable
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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…
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Type:
Boat Trip
Dates
- From:
- 18 Apr 2026to7 Sept 2026
Address
Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LNTelephone
+44 01803 555550Paignton
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- 18 Apr 2026to7 Sept 2026
The largest outdoor waterpark is BIGGER than ever! Enjoy new additions 3Fall, a thrilling 3-lane headfirst slide, and explore Shipwreck Island, an aquaplay paradise for kids under 12!
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the largest outdoor…Type
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Adventure Park/Playground
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Group discounts available for groups 10+ For best rates book at least 24 hours in advance. Online booking facility or call 01803 555550
Key Features
- Groups
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LXTelephone
01803 207975Torquay
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
East of Torquay lies Babbacombe Beach. A beautiful arc of shingle beach, this unspoilt coastline is a haven of tranquillity, gorgeous views and calm, clean waters where you can relax and soak up the atmosphere.
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Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
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