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  1. 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.
  2. Boat Trips & Ferries
    Devon’s beautiful English Riviera is set within a sheltered bay with stunning coastal scenery. The rich geological landscape is so unique that it has received international recognition and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 8 in the UK and 140 in the world.
  3. 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.
  4. History & Heritage
    The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.
  5. Art & Culture
    Beyond the wilds and beauty of Tor Bay’s iconic coastline lies a vibrant arts and culture scene of unique museums, diverse theatres and creative festivals.
  6. 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.

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  1. hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DN

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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
  2. The stunning view from Babbacombe Downs in Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LF

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

    Beautiful Babbacombe Downs has the highest cliff top promenade in England, and on a clear day you can see right across to Portland Bill in Dorset.

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    Type:

    Viewpoint

  3. View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NU

    Telephone

    01803 555729

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    A short walk from Paignton is Preston Sands, a great family beach. On this safe, clean beach you can sunbathe, swim or make castles in the sand, or why not grab a fishing net and explore the rock pools at low tide?

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    Type:

    Beach

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  4. Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
    Peacock
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Slender tailed meerkat in sunshine, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo
    Ring tailed lemurs, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Black rhino, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Komodo dragon, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
    Peacock
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Slender tailed meerkat in sunshine, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo
    Ring tailed lemurs, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Black rhino, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Komodo dragon, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    VISIT PAIGNTON ZOO FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OUT…
    With thousands of astonishing animals amid 80 acres of glorious gardens, Paignton Zoo offers a fantastic day out in South Devon!

    Discover gorillas, orangutans, giraffes, tigers, red pandas, and rhinos as…

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    Type:

    Zoo

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

    Add Paignton Zoo to your Itinerary

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  5. Oldway Mansion - Home of Isaac Singer

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    English Riviera, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Wherever you go on the English Riviera, you will find plaques that recognise some of the greatest figures in British history on 49 blue plaques.

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    Type:

    History & Heritage

    Add Blue Plaque Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

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  6. Carousel Amusements, Brixham, Devon

    Address

    2 The Strand, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8EH

    Brixham

    Carousel Amusements is a family-friendly Arcade in a traditional seaside theme, with 2p pushers, cranes with popular Disney toy prizes, car and bike twin players, along with adult and junior basketball machines; thus offering a selection of machines…

    Type

    Type:

    Amusement Parks and Arcades

  7. Address

    The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

    Telephone

    01803 207797

    Torquay

    Abbey Meadows and Gardens is situated on Torquay Seafront. The meadow is a large open space used by all for events and picnics. The park itself is host to a range of activities, such as tennis and crazy golf; it also houses the Italian Gardens with…

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Garden

    Add Torre Abbey Meadows to your Itinerary

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  8. Roundham Head, Paignton, Devon

    Address

    Cliff Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DH

    Paignton

    Roundham Head, Paignton, Devon is at the top of the cliff with beautiful parkland and spectacular views out to sea all round – see if you can spot the charming Spitfire Garden.

    Suggested Walk - Roundham Head - 0.9 miles (1.4 km) - North Quay,…

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Garden

  9. Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
    he Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tour
    Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
    he Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tour

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

    English Riviera Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    07414 777606

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

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

    This award winning tour is one of the best things to do on the English Riviera and tells the story of Agatha's extraordinary life. She was an…

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    Type:

    Walking

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