Autumn on the English Riviera

Enjoy an Autumn Break on the English Riviera - the perfect time of year for cosy pub lunches, brisk seaside walks, dogs on the beach and family friendly activities. Autumn is also packed with events on the English Riviera, as well as October Half Term and Halloween events, its also the home to food festivals, literary festivals, heritage open days and events. So plan your Autumn visit to the English Riviera and enjoy the stunning scenery at this beautiful time of year. 

Things To Do during October Half Term

Plan a visit during the October half term and enjoy the vibrant, rich colours on the trees; the cosy country pubs with their roaring, open fireplaces and warm, spicy aromas and an abundance of things for all the family to do. 

Or get outdoors and enjoy the wealth of magical woodland walks, beautifully landscaped parks, rugged cliffs and striking coastline which form part of the South West Coast Path. The almost uninhabited award-winning beaches with their thrilling waves to splash about in provide hours of fun and the bracing winds are perfect for flying kites.

Top Autumn Events You Cant Miss

There are plenty of events on the English Riviera this half term and Autumn season - bring your little witches, wizards, ghosts and ghouls into the caves at Kents Cavern, or go wild and head to Paignton Zoo.

Check out our Hallloween events across the English Rivieira as well as our huge range of October Half Term experiences, adventures, markets, fetes and festivals. 

Autumn is also the season of Englands Seafood Feast  a 2 week festival of some of the best seafood in the world - with a full programme of events at over 30 eateries across Paignton, Torquay and Brixham, you will be sure to try some true local delicacies. 

Family Friendly Breaks in Devon this Autumn

Head to the South West this autumn for your next family break, and as a dog-friendly resort why not bring your four-legged friend along too.  Wrap up warm on those mild autumn days and experience the very best that the English Riviera has to offer. Don’t forget to take those family selfies to capture those precious holiday moments together and the essence of the season.

Our award-winning resort has a large selection of quality, toddler and child-friendly places to eat and drink, and top visitor attractions. As one of Devon’s premier all-year round holiday destinations, there’s plenty of affordable family-run hotels and B&Bs, self-catering cottages and quality holiday parks, all providing first class hospitality and plenty of space to snuggle up.  We have an impressive range of family-friendly year-round indoor attractions for those cooler days.

Outdoor Activities this Autumn

The English Riviera has designated UNESCO Global Geopark status, one of only eight in the UK and 140 in the whole world. The area’s extraordinary landscape and unique natural habitat attracts a colourful variety of protected wildlife and rare plants and is the perfect setting for family walks, nature spotting and cycling. The English Riviera is the perfect spot to take in the blustery coastal air, to stretch your legs and listen to the sound of fallen leaves crunching under foot.

Savour the mouth-watering tastes of the seaside with the classic fish and chips, best enjoyed alfresco style or served in a stunning waterfront location. Devon’s Beautiful Bay is known as England’s Seafood Coast and is home to some of the UK’s finest quality fish and shellfish, caught and landed locally in Brixham.

Discover Local Delicacies

Autumn is also the West Country’s cider making and foraging season when refreshing ciders and scrumptious apple and pumpkin-filled delicacies are created and readily available in the local pubs and inns, cafes and restaurants. Local fayres celebrate the season, showcasing South West food and drink suppliers and their impressive range of produce. 

Escape to the English Riviera for some autumn adventures with the whole family this year.