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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. Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    07414 777606

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2026

    THE FAWLTY TOURS WALKING EXPERIENCE 

    One of the greatest British sitcoms of all time was set in Torquay!

    Fawlty Towers was and remains Comedy Gold. 50 years ago the British public were introduced to Basil, Sybil, Manuel & Polly and we took…

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    Walking Tour

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  2. Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton walking bridge
    Geoplay Park sand, Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton kids swing
    Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton walking bridge
    Geoplay Park sand, Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton kids swing

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG

    Telephone

    01803 207797

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Great free attraction on Paignton seafront. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
    The park is designed around the English Riviera’s geological history. The toddler area represents the Devonian Period when the area was south of the…

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    Adventure Park/Playground

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  3. Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay' Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay' Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

    3 Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BB

    Telephone

    01803 298779

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Torquay's Dinosaur World is an fun interactive indoor exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! There are a host of scaled and full size models set in realistic scenes accompanied by exciting information. There are excavation sites…

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    Museum

    Establishment Features

    • Dog Friendly
    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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  4. Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
    Dart Venturer crossing the Bay from Brixham to Torquay for the Western Lady Ferry service.
    Dittisham Princess on the Western lady Ferry service across the Bay
    Dart Venturer embarking passengers at Fish Quay, Brixham
    Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
    Dart Venturer crossing the Bay from Brixham to Torquay for the Western Lady Ferry service.
    Dittisham Princess on the Western lady Ferry service across the Bay
    Dart Venturer embarking passengers at Fish Quay, Brixham

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    Address

    6 Vaughan Road, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

    Telephone

    01803 293797

    Torquay Harbour, Torquay

    Dates

    The Western Lady Ferry Service has been operating an excellent ferry service between Torquay and Brixham for over 75 years.

    The 30 minute ferry ride across the Bay to Brixham and returning to Torquay is a stress-free, delightful way to view Torbay…

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    Boat Trip

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  5. Bow of Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, Devon
    Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, Devon
    Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, Devon
    Golden Hind Museum Ship at night, Brixham, Devon
    Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, Devon
    Bow of Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, Devon
    Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, Devon
    Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, Devon
    Golden Hind Museum Ship at night, Brixham, Devon
    Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026

    Address

    The Quayside, Brixham Harbour, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

    Telephone

    + 44 01803 856223

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026

    The Golden Hind at Brixham, Devon is a full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The Ship has been a feature of picturesque Brixham harbour for over fifty years, entertaining and educating thousands of visitors…

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    Historic Ship

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

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  6. A man with a young boy sitting on his shoulders,  standing on the South West Coast Path with Thatchers Rock, Torquay, and the sea in the background. E

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    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    0844 474 2233

    Torquay

    Dates

    In 2007 the English Riviera was designated a Global Geopark and is one of just 10 sites in the UK and Ireland to hold this special status.

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    Environmental Attraction

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  7. Delve Devon tour of Greenway House
    Delve Devon Tour of Dartmoor with ponies
    Devon Delve Tour to include a walk along Princess Pier, Torquay
    Delve Devon tour of Greenway House
    Delve Devon Tour of Dartmoor with ponies
    Devon Delve Tour to include a walk along Princess Pier, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Various locations throughout, Devon, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    07711 741631

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    We specialise in arranging private, fully customised tours for solo travellers and couples. With the added bonus of having two hosts, we are confident that we can fully cater to your every need throughout the day, leaving you with nothing to do but…

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    Guided Tour

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  8. Exterior of Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Fireworks at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Piano at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Coach House Cafe at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Exterior of Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Fireworks at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Piano at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Coach House Cafe at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LD

    Telephone

    01803 845800

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    The Lupton Trust was formed by a group of local people to breathe life back into Lupton House – an old empty school, gardens and woods in Brixham. By pooling the communities’ enthusiasm, skills, expertise and knowledge to deliver a space for the…

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    Type:

    Historic House/Palace

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  9. 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
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