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Things To Do On Rainy Days

Things To Do On Rainy Days

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Search online for hundreds of things to do at the English Riviera such as various attractions and events.

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Here on the English Riviera we have some beautiful weather, and not just in the summer. But of course, this is Britain, so the occasional rainy day is not unheard of. Fortunately, there’s no reason for the rain to put a dampener on your holiday, as there’s plenty to keep you and your family occupied in the great indoors.

For starters, and for mains and desserts as well, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe have some fantastic restaurants, pubs and cafés to spend an extended lunch or dinner in. We’ve also got some wonderfully traditional tea rooms, where you can sample our world-famous Devon Cream Tea.

Beat the rain with fun indoor attractions
If you want to get under shelter, but not necessarily indoors, Kents Cavern is a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. A prehistoric cave system where Stone Age man once took shelter from things with particularly sharp teeth and claws, a guided tour of this fascinating subterranean world and its surroundings lasts a couple of hours and offers the perfect mix of education and fun for the whole family.

If you fancy catching the latest 3D film or perhaps taking in a show, the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, has plenty of cinemas, theatres and other entertainment venues.

Museums are another classic hallmark of the Great British rainy day, and we’ve got plenty that old and young alike will love, including Torquay’s spellbinding Bygones Victorian Street. Or for all the fun of seaside from the comfort of indoors, head over to Paignton Pier for arcade fun, candy floss and more.

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  1. Bygones Torquay
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    Bygones Torquay

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    Heritage/Visitor Centre

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    Torquay

    Life-size Victorian exhibition street with period rooms. Large Hornby railway layouts, medals and militaria. Illuminated 'fantasyland'. Open all year.

  2. Temple Health and Beauty at the Palace Hotel Paignton

    Temple Health and Beauty at the Palace Hotel Paignton

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    Hotel Spa

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    Paignton

    Whether you are looking for total relaxation, an opportunity to burn off some calories in the gym or indulge by treating yourself to some pampering beauty treatments, our luxury health suite provides the perfect retreat.

  3. Britannia Royal Naval College Guided Tours

    Britannia Royal Naval College Guided Tours

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    Guided Tour

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    Dartmouth

    Guided public and private tours of Britannia Royal Naval College are available from Spring 2013. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Royal Navy Officer training in Dartmouth.

  4. Waves Leisure Pool
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    Waves Leisure Pool Torquay

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    Leisure/Swimming Pool

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    Torquay

    If you are looking for fun and exercise for the whole family, be sure to visit Waves Leisure Pool for indoor family fun! Waves Leisure Pool is open every day and under 5’s swim for free (Admission Policy applies, please call for details).

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    The Beauty Clinic at the Grand Hotel

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    Hotel Spa

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    Torquay

    The Beauty Clinic at The Grand offers a wide variety of treatments, in addition to cutting edge non-surgical face and body treatments. Comfort Zone Specialist facials are available, which address a number of skin issues, including deep hydration of

  6. Compton Castle

    National Trust - Compton Castle

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    Castle/Fort

    Location

    Marldon, Paignton

    A rare survivor, this medieval fortress is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Elizabethan explorer Sir Humphrey Gilbert.

  7. Dinosaur World
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    Torquay's Dinosaur World

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    Exhibition Centre

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    Torquay

    Torquay's Dinosaur World is an exciting exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! We have a host of scaled and full size models set in realistic scenes each with loads of exciting information.

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    The Spa Room at the Cary Arms

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    Spa

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    Torquay

    The Spa Room at the Cary Arms in Devon offers guests the chance for total relaxation and indulgence.

    Kick back and enjoy the surroundings, soak up the south Devon view and go for a pamper. The Spa Room at the Cary Arms offer

  9. Yesteryears Brixham

    Yesteryears Brixham

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    Shop/Shopping Centre

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    Brixham

    Yesteryears is an old time costume photography studio in Brixham, where you and your family can have some good old fashioned fun as you take a nostalgic trip back in time through costume and photography. "We'll capture the pirate in you!"

  10. Pennywell Farm
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    Pennywell Farm

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    Farm

    Location

    Buckfastleigh

    Come and experience the Pennywell magic at our multi award winning Farm Activity Park... the biggest in the South West! There's lots to do and see for the whole family...

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