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If there’s one thing Devon is renowned for, it’s as the perfect destination for a family holiday. We’ve been welcoming families to our beautiful part of the world for well over a century, so we’re pretty sure we’ve got the family-friendly holiday formula perfect!
A county of glorious contrasts – from sweeping beaches to wild moorland – Devon has everything you want for a great family-friendly holiday at any time of the year. From February half term, the Easter break, May half term, the main summer school holidays, to October half term getaways, the English Riviera is open all year round.
Boasting theme parks, award-winning sandy beaches and plenty of indoor attractions just in case the clouds make an appearance, the English Riviera region of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe is the jewel in Devon’s crown. And with that typically warm welcome extended to visitors of every age, Devon remains one of the top UK destinations for child-friendly holidays.
With a choice of family-friendly hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation, top quality camping, caravan sites, and some of the best self-catering in the country including award-winning holiday parks, you and your family can have the holiday of a lifetime on the English Riviera.
Torquay is a great year-round destination if you’ve got little ones, thanks to the wealth of quality family attractions that caters specifically for children. You’ll find both indoor and outdoor attractions, a safe, clean and sandy beach (that officially has the best sand in the UK for building sandcastles) and lots of opportunities for adults to relax while the children have fun. Family favourites include: Torre Abbey and Torquay Musuem.
Situated a short distance from Torquay, Babbacombe is home to three very popular family attractions including: Babbacombe Model Village Bygones Victorian Village and Babbacombe Cliff Railway
The lively seafront of Paignton and that of nearby Goodrington offers a host of child-friendly attractions from safe sandy beaches, family friendly boat trips from Paignton Harbour waterslides at Splashdown family fun at Pirates Bay Adventure Crazy Golf, Geoplay Park on Paignton Green and of course Paignton Pier. Other popular Paignton family attractions include Paignton Zoo and Paignton Steam Railway both of which offer many special child-friendly events throughout the year.
During the summer months you will find Paignton hosts many festivals and fairs including: Paignton Carnival.
If you are looking for a lively, child-friendly place to stay in Paignton there’s plenty for the children to do at Hoburne and Beverley Bay Holiday Parks.
If you are looking for a lively, child-friendly place to stay in Brixham there’s plenty for the youngsters to do at South Bay Holiday Park. Down in the town, you’ll discover the Golden Hind an amazing life-size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship. Locally known as ‘The Pirate Ship’ a visit to the Golden Hind is always a winner with children and adults alike – there’s plenty of opportunity to be a pirate for the day!
Nearby Breakwater Beach has a cupboard full of awards, including a Quality Coast Award, and is a Marine Conservation Society Good Beach Guide Recommended Beach.
Brixham is famous for its many family-friendly events held during the year including the annual Pirate Festival and Brixfest
For family nature lovers, nearby Berry Head is a National Nature Reserve and gateway site for the UNESCO-supported English Riviera Global Geopark, while the South West Coast Path also offers breathtaking coastal walks.
Devon has something for everyone, making it one of the liveliest, most exciting and beautiful destinations for families of all ages. For child-friendly holidays that will be remembered for a lifetime the English Riviera, Devon’s Beautiful Bay, ticks all the boxes.
For more information on family holidays in the English Riviera, simply browse our website for booking details and information on availability.
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PAIGNTON
The Carrington Guesthouse is positioned on the level nicely between Paignton beach and town centre.
PAIGNTON
The Marine Hotel is located in the heart of Paignton's beautiful resort area on one of the finest level and detached seafront positions in Torbay. On one side is Torbay park, with its colourful flower beds and green lawns.
PAIGNTON
The Cherry Tree Hotel is in a prime position on Paignton Sea Front with open views over the bay to Torquay. The magnificent vista from the sea-facing rooms pans across the green to show off the long sandy stretch of beach & the Paignton Pier, with it
Torquay
Barton Hall, set in 46 acres, of the English Riviera and with views reaching across Torbay. Devon's warm climate, the great activities on offer and Barton’s beautiful, outdoor heated pool have consistently made Barton Hall our most popular family…
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