Events
Sports Events
The English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, plays host to thousands of visitors, all of whom come for different reasons. With a variety of sporting events taking place throughout the year, it’s no surprise that many come to this spectacular setting to watch or take part in the sports they love.
From Hockey to Bowls
When it comes to sports events, Torquay and Paignton have well-facilitated venues that accommodate events on both land and sea. The regatta season is the high point of the maritime calendar, but there are plenty of events on land too. Every year Paignton hosts the Easter Hockey Festival where thousands of players descend to Goodrington to take part, and the popular English Riviera Dance Festival takes place at Paignton’s Palace Theatre. Torquay is the venue for the annual English Riviera Open Bowls Tournament., while June’s Torbay Half Marathon is a much more gruelling event that sees competitors race between Torquay and Paignton along the iconic seafront.
Football
Torquay United Football Club, a Football League 2 team, play their home matches at Plainmoor and the Devon Sharks, Torquay’s rugby league team, compete in the South Devon League.
For fun that the whole family can get involved in, check out the Babbacombe Festival. There you’ll find bowls matches, a display from the local cricket team and a traditional tug of war – all capped off with award-winning fish and chips from Hanbury’s Fish and Chips Restaurant.
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Canoe the Coves
Type
Sporting
Location
Brixham
Explore the coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – the perfect way to discover the Geopark’s stunning marine wildlife and geology.
Dates
- From:
- 26 May 2012To26 May 2012
Newton Abbot Race Days
Type
Sporting
Location
Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is the leading summer jumping racecourse in the UK. Set in the rolling Devon countryside, you are guaranteed great racing and great fun. Whether you want to see top jump racing or just need a great business venue.
Dates
- From:
- 30 May 2012To30 May 2012
Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Brixham
The Brixham Heritage Regatta including the Classic Boat Race has its roots in the Sailing Trawler races that have been held in Torbay since the early 1800’s.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jun 2012To2 Jun 2012
Geopark Festival
Type
Festival
Location
Torquay, Paignton, Brixham
The annual Geopark Festival offers holiday makers the chance to explore everything this very special area has to offer. There are events for all ages that will appeal to everyone!
Dates
- From:
- 2 Jun 2012To10 Jun 2012
RS100 National Championship
Type
Sporting
Location
Paignton
The English Riviera welcomes the RS 100 National Sailing Championships with over 50 boats participating.
More details to follow.Dates
- From:
- 2 Jun 2012To5 Jun 2012
RIVER DART DIAMOND JUBILEE PARADE
Type
Show/Display
Location
Dartmouth
A spectacular parade of vessels in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, representing all the activities on the River Dart.
Imagine the sight of a 60 strong procession representing the life of the Dart - historic boats, passenger
Dates
- From:
- 4 Jun 2012To4 Jun 2012
Parkfield - June Half Term Programme
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Paignton
Parkfield - June Half Term Programme
www.parkfieldtorbay.co.uk
01803 698900Dates
- From:
- 4 Jun 2012To10 Jun 2012
Halfords Tour Series 2012
Type
Sporting
Location
Torquay
The glamour and spectacle of professional cycle racing hits the streets of Torbay on Bank Holiday Tuesday, 5th June when the televised Halfords Tour Series visits Torquay.
Dates
- From:
- 5 Jun 2012To5 Jun 2012
Go Wild Caving!
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Buckfastleigh
Go Wild Caving!
Pridamsleigh Cavern, Buckfastleigh, South Devon
7 June
An official Geopark Festival 2012 EventDates
- From:
- 7 Jun 2012To7 Jun 2012
Canoe the Coves
Type
Sporting
Location
Brixham
Explore the coastline on this memorable canoe adventure – the perfect way to discover the Geopark’s stunning marine wildlife and geology.
Dates
- From:
- 9 Jun 2012To9 Jun 2012
