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  1. Beaches
    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.
  2. Excursions, Day Trips & Tours
    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.
  3. English Riviera Attractions
    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.
  4. Indoor Attractions
    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.
  5. Animals & Wildlife
    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.
  6. History & Heritage
    The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.

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  1. Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

    Telephone

    +44 01803 326108

    Type

    Type:

    History & Heritage

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Wander back in time, starting towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit our authentic life-size Victorian Street, see the Blacksmith hard at work, smell the treats of the Sweetshop, listen to the hustle and bustle of Victorian life. Imagine…

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Groups by arrangement.

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  2. Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay, SUP
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay, SUP

    Address

    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DD

    Telephone

    01803 912963

    Type

    Type:

    Kayaking

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    When we think about it, what epitomises Torbay is the view from the sea. We are overwhelmed by the sheer beauty and grandeur of the beautiful place we live in – and the geological history of what makes Torbay the stupendous coastal adventure…

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  3. Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF

    Telephone

    01803 857593

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    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…

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

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  4. Fairy Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DG

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    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.

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

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  5. Woodlands at Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon

    Address

    Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

    Telephone

    01803 882619

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland/Woodland Garden

    Brixham

    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…

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  6. PGL, ACTIVITIES, BARTON HALL, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Kingskerswell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JY

    Telephone

    01803 321400

    Type

    Type:

    Dry Ski Slope

    Torquay

    Dates

    A coastal retreat, at the heart of the English Riviera, Barton Hall adventure activity centre is a great location for groups in South Devon and the surrounding area. Within the grounds, we have all the adventure activities your group could want –…

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  7. Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Explore the natural beauty of the Torbay coastline from the unique viewpoint of a kayak or paddle board with Reach Outdoors. With a range of sessions available for all abilities, from age 8 upwards, the Reach team offer introductory 2 - 3 hour…

    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 Activity

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  8. Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AJ

    Telephone

    01803 851806

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Along the coast from the busy fishing harbour of Brixham is Shoalstone Beach. This isn’t just a shingle beach, but has a sea water swimming pool too, so still plenty of activities to keep everyone happy.

  9. Inside Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Shell on fire, Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Family inside Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Prehistoric Humans being shown in Kents Cavern Caves
    The Face, Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Tour of Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Inside Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Shell on fire, Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Family inside Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Prehistoric Humans being shown in Kents Cavern Caves
    The Face, Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Tour of Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF

    Telephone

    +441803 215136

    Type

    Type:

    Cave

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    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…

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site - Chargable

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