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The warmest of welcomes awaits you on the English Riviera, South Devon's beautiful coastline. Surrounded by stunning coast and countryside, Torquay, Babbacombe, Cockington, Paignton, Goodrington and Brixham offer fantastic year round holidays with lots of things to do for everyone!

A Beach Holiday and So Much More

The English Riviera may be most famous for its award winning sandy beaches and exotic palm trees, but has much more to offer than just seaside holidays. The English Riviera has a great choice of indoor and outdoor attractions and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark. Getting out on the water is what our visitors love to do, and there is a great selection of watersports and boat trips.

The Perfect Place to Stay

As one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations, there’s no shortage of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, including a growing choice of award winning hotels, bed and breakfasts and quality self catering establishments.

This Month

Christmas at Coleton Fishacre

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Season

18th December 2024-24th December 2024

Season

27th December 2024-31st December 2024

Gather loved ones for a festive day out this Christmas at Coleton Fishacre. Step inside the house…

Bay of Lights - The Illumination Trail, Torquay

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Bay of Lights Illumination Trail

29th November 2024-2nd January 2025

An exciting light trail is set to illuminate Torquay this Christmas, as part of the Bay of Lights…

December Treasure Gift Trail

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Season

21st December 2024-24th December 2024

Embark on an exciting adventure Armed with a treasure map, young explorers will venture through…

Healthy Selfie Trail

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Healthy Selfie Trail

1st April 2023-31st December 2025

Torbay families and other local residents are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and…

Santa in the Caves

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Santa in the Caves

21st December 2024-24th December 2024

A truly magical festive experience, you will go on a quest through the caves to find the true…

Christmas Day Lunch

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Christmas Day Lunch

25th December 2024

Celebrate Christmas Day with an arrival drink, exquisite dishes, and live piano music, creating a…

The Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours

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Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life

25th May 2024-31st December 2024

Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel or watched one of her plays, it doesn't…

Christmas Day at Upper Deck Bistro

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Christmas Day at Upper Deck Bistro

25th December 2024

Upper Deck Bistro Exclusively for Adults CHRISTMAS DAY 2024 – Your Festive Lunch with a…

Jack and the Beanstalk

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Jack and the Beanstalk

19th December 2024-24th December 2024

Jack and the Beanstalk

26th December 2024-31st December 2024

Our Panto cast this festive season will include Jennie Dale (CBeebies and Swashbuckle Star) as…

A Very Miniature Christmas

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A Very Miniature Christmas

14th December 2024-24th December 2024

A Very Miniature Christmas

27th December 2024-31st December 2024

Visit Babbacombe Model Village this Christmas and enjoy festive scenes during the day & night, plus…

Capturing the Inner Sound

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Artizan

27th November 2024-24th December 2024

Artizan Printmaking and Sculpture Gallery welcomes Exeter based printmaker Val Jones for their…

Christmas at the Zoo

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Christmas at the Zoo

19th December 2024-24th December 2024

Santa Claus will be greeting children in his cosy, twinkling yurt. There will be live music…

Paignton Lions Club Walk into the Sea

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Paignton Lions Club Walk into the Sea

26th December 2024

Our Annual Walk into the Sea event, raising funds for local good causes, takes place on Boxing Day…

Christmas at Greenway

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Season

27th December 2024-31st December 2024

We're singing loud for all to hear this Christmas at Greenway. Take part in a festive wreath trail…

Santa's Grotto

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Santa's Grotto

16th November 2024-24th December 2024

Santa will be making a return visit to his Grotto at Fleet Walk this year!

Bay of Lights

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Bay of Lights

29th November 2024-2nd January 2025

This year, the English Riviera will play host to an exciting event: The Bay of Lights! Taking place…

The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life

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The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life

16th July 2024-31st December 2024

Agatha Christie was born and raised in Torquay, which held a very special place in her heart. This…

New Year's Eve Party

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The Grand Hotel

31st December 2024

New Year's Eve Party Join us for a spectacular New Year's Eve event at The Grand Hotel. Enjoy live…

Torre Abbey Alive with Light!

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Torre Abbey Alive with Light!

29th November 2024-2nd January 2025

Torre Abbey comes alive with light! Celebrate 800 years of Christmas this immersive projection…

Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping Beauty

26th December 2024-5th January 2025

Paignton Panto Productions are back on our stage with the fabulous Sleeping Beauty! Prepare to be…

Christmas Stars

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Boxing Day 12 noon and 3 pm

26th December 2024

Saturday 3 pm

28th December 2024

The brightest star this yuletide season promises to be the festive treat,taking centre stage at the…

Christmas at Greenway

Openings

Season

27th December 2024-31st December 2024

We all love a good sing song at Christmas, so this year we invite you to sing out loud for all to…

Christmas at Coleton Fishacre

Openings

Christmas at Coleton Fishacre

18th December 2024-24th December 2024

Christmas at Coleton Fishacre

27th December 2024-31st December 2024

This year let the traditional decorations at Coleton Fishacre fill your heart with cheer. With…

Victorian Christmas - Bygones

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Victorian Christmas at Bygones

1st December 2024-31st December 2024

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Join us in 1897 with special lighting, decorations, a 12-foot tree and a…

NEW! Paignton Pier Christmas Lights

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Paignton Pier Christmas Lights

23rd November 2024-5th January 2025

Discover the magic of Paignton Pier's first-ever Christmas lights display! From 23rd November to…

Artizan Printmakers and Sculpture Open Season – Winter

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Artizan Printmakers and Sculpture Open Season – Winter

28th November 2024-29th March 2025

Hosted across our two main gallery spaces, Artizan Printmakers and Sculpture Open Season is the…

English Riviera Winter Open Exhibition

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English Riviera Winter Open Exhibition

10th November 2024-24th December 2024

Wrapping up another year of Art on the English Riviera Our annual English Riviera Winter Open…

Train of Lights

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Train of Lights on selected dates

29th November 2024-30th December 2024

The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The…

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What's On This Month

A Beach Holiday and So Much More

The Perfect Place to Stay

This Month

Openings

Season

Season

Openings

Bay of Lights Illumination Trail

Openings

Season

Openings

Healthy Selfie Trail

Openings

Santa in the Caves

Openings

Christmas Day Lunch

Openings

Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life

Openings

Christmas Day at Upper Deck Bistro

Openings

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Openings

A Very Miniature Christmas

A Very Miniature Christmas

Openings

Artizan

Openings

Christmas at the Zoo

Openings

Paignton Lions Club Walk into the Sea

Openings

Season

Openings

Santa's Grotto

Openings

Bay of Lights

Openings

The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life

Openings

The Grand Hotel

Openings

Torre Abbey Alive with Light!

Openings

Sleeping Beauty

Openings

Boxing Day 12 noon and 3 pm

Saturday 3 pm

Openings

Season

Openings

Christmas at Coleton Fishacre

Christmas at Coleton Fishacre

Openings

Victorian Christmas at Bygones

Openings

Paignton Pier Christmas Lights

Openings

Artizan Printmakers and Sculpture Open Season – Winter

Openings

English Riviera Winter Open Exhibition

Openings

Train of Lights on selected dates

Don't Miss

Bay of Lights

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