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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. 3Fall, the newest ride at Splashdown Quaywest!
    Ariel shot of Quaywest.
    2 girls on rings at Splashdown Quaywest!
    Ariel view of the UK's Largest Outdoor Waterpark, Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton, Devon.
    A rider on Kamakazi looking over the beach
    Looking over the bay from the top of one of our towers.
    Artists impression of our new Shipwreck Island opening May 2024
    3Fall, the newest ride at Splashdown Quaywest!
    Ariel shot of Quaywest.
    2 girls on rings at Splashdown Quaywest!
    Ariel view of the UK's Largest Outdoor Waterpark, Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton, Devon.
    A rider on Kamakazi looking over the beach
    Looking over the bay from the top of one of our towers.
    Artists impression of our new Shipwreck Island opening May 2024

    Address

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    +44 01803 555550

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park/Playground

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2025to8 Sept 2025

    BRAND NEW for 2024! Shipwreck Island, FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES, a haven of wet adventure for under 12’s!

    Splashdown Quaywest is the wettest, wildest attraction on the English Riviera.  Great fun water slides, some laugh out loud fun and some will…

    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

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  2. Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LF

    Telephone

    01803 328750

    Type

    Type:

    Railway

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Built in 1926, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has shuttled hundreds of thousands of holiday makers to and from Oddicombe Beach in over 90 years of service.

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  3. Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4TS

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    If you’re looking for a quiet haven to spend the day, Maidencombe Beach is the perfect retreat. Far removed from amusement arcades and water parks, Maidencombe Beach is about one thing: relaxing.

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet

    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 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…

    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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  7. Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SH

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    If you're looking for a pleasant, idyllic spot for somewhere to relax then Watcombe is the beach for you.

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
  8. Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon

    Address

    Unit 3, Northfields Industrial Estate, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8UA

    Telephone

    01803 882997

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    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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  9. Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon

    Address

    Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

    Telephone

    01803 882619

    Type

    Type:

    Animals & Nature

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Berry Head National Nature Reserve guards the southern half of Tor Bay. One of the main gateways to the English Riviera Global Geopark, it is an internationally-acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history, with…

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