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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High Cross House
Type
Historic House/Palace
Location
Totnes
One of the country’s greatest Modernist houses - High Cross House at Dartington in Devon – will open under National Trust management in March 2012.
This stunning house in the International Modern style was designed by Swiss-American architect Wil
National Trust - Compton Castle
Type
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.
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.
Aztec Spa
Type
Spa
Location
Torquay
Step into another world and give yourself up to the tranquil surroundings of the Aztec Spa at TLH Leisure Resort. Indulge yourself in pure pampering to relax and refresh mind, body and soul.
We offer a range of therapies and treatments from top spaWaves Leisure Pool
Type
Leisure/Swimming Pool
Location
Torquay
If you are looking for fun & exercise for the whole family, be sure to visit Waves Leisure Pool ~ it’s indoor family fun! Waves Leisure Pool is open every day and under 5’s swim for free (Admission Policy applies, please call for details).
Bygones
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.
Princess Theatre
Type
Theatre
Location
Torquay
Over the last few years the theatre has hosted many sell out shows such as Calendar Girls, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chicago, the Blues Brothers and most recently Legally Blonde.
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
Palace Theatre
Type
Theatre
Location
Paignton
Welcome to The Palace Theatre... the true community theatre for Torbay, in the heart of Paignton.
Torquay Museum
Type
Museum
Location
Torquay
The fascinating Torquay Museum will give you a real insight into the history of the English Riviera – both modern and prehistoric - taking you back through 400 million years!
