Things To Do On Rainy Days
Things to Do
Rainy Days
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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Palace Theatre Paignton
Type
Theatre
Location
Paignton
Welcome to The Palace Theatre... the true community theatre for Torbay, in the heart of Paignton.
The Beauty Clinic at the Grand Hotel
Type
Hotel Spa
Location
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
Cockington Court Craft Centre Torquay
Type
Arts Centre
Location
Torquay
At the heart of Cockington Village lies Cockington Court, a manor house with roots in medieval times, surrounded by acres of pretty country park. Today, the court is a hub for arts and crafts.
Seashore Centre
Type
Environmental Attraction
Location
Goodrington, Paignton
Explore the underwater world of the English Riviera Global Geopark at the fascinating Seashore Centre in Goodrington, where interactive technology brings the marine environment to life.
Torquay's Dinosaur World
Type
Exhibition Centre
Location
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.
Pennywell Farm
Type
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...
House of Marbles
Type
Shop/Shopping Centre
Location
Newton Abbot
House of Marbles are makers & purveyors of a world famous range of glass marbles, board games, classic toys, puzzles, pastimes & decorative accessories for the home and garden.
Bygones Torquay
Type
Heritage/Visitor Centre
Location
Torquay
Life-size Victorian exhibition street with period rooms. Large Hornby railway layouts, medals and militaria. Illuminated 'fantasyland'. Open all year.
The Little Theatre Torquay
Type
Theatre
Location
Torquay
The Little Theatre promises to be a great night out with something to entertain everyone, from well-known classics, thrillers & comedies to ground-breaking works which offer challenges to audiences & performers alike.
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre
Type
Historic House/Palace
Location
Kingswear, Dartmouth
Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family. You can lose yourself in the magical 12-hectare (30-acre) garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds.
