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The warmest of welcomes awaits you on the English Riviera, South Devon's beautiful coastline. Surrounded by stunning coast and countryside, Torquay, Babbacombe, Cockington, Paignton, Goodrington and Brixham offer fantastic year round holidays with lots of things to do for everyone!
A Beach Holiday and So Much More
The English Riviera may be most famous for its award winning sandy beaches and exotic palm trees, but has much more to offer than just seaside holidays. The English Riviera has a great choice of indoor and outdoor attractions and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark. Getting out on the water is what our visitors love to do, and there is a great selection of watersports and boat trips.
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As one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations, there’s no shortage of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, including a growing choice of award winning hotels, bed and breakfasts and quality self catering establishments.
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Bay of Lights
28th November 2026-3rd January 2027At its heart is the spectacular 1.5-mile Illumination Trail, stretching along Torquay seafront and…
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Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations
20th November 2026-21st November 2026The Lanterns, Lights & ‘luminations event will return for 2026, promising another festive…
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Bay of Lights Illumination Trail
28th November 2026-3rd January 2027The Bay of Lights Illumination Trail returns, bringing a sparkle of seasonal spirit to the English…
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Christmas Scenes & Illuminations
21st November 2026-24th December 2026A VERY MINIATURE CHRISTMAS 22nd Nov 2026 – 3rd January 2027 Enchanting Christmas scenes and…
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Train of Lights on selected dates
27th November 2026-30th December 2026The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The…
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Bay of Lights Opening Night Music and Fireworks - 8PM
28th November 2026Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail kicks off five weeks…
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Torre Abbey Alive with Light!
28th November 2026-3rd January 2027This winter, Torre Abbey will once again become a spectacular canvas of light, colour and…
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Game Show Night!
14th November 2026GAME NIGHT IS ON! Fancy yourself a bit of a quizzer? Think you've got the luck of the draw? Or just…
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harbour Buoys - Brixham
17th November 2026On Tuesday 17.11.26 at 7.00pm Harbour buoys, Brixham are performing in concert with guests Torbay…
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Little Acorns at Coleton Fishacre
4th November 2026-16th December 2026Discover the magic of the season with your little ones at Coleton Fishacre. During term time,…
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The Show Must Go On
21st November 2026Doors: 3pm Till Late The Show Must Go On Live entertainment, all in aid of pancreatic cancer…
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Embrace 30 Years
26th November 2026Playing all the hits & fan favourites. One of Britain's most iconic bands, Embrace, return to…
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Newton Abbot Christmas Fayre
28th November 2026Experience the excitement of an action-packed day at the races and make lasting memories at Newton…
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Festive Dining
20th November 2026-21st December 2026Festive Dining 2026 Settle in for a delicious taste of the season with a beautifully crafted…
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1940s Christmas at Greenway
21st November 2026-20th December 20261940s Christmas at Greenway Step back to the 1940's this Christmas, as Agatha Christie has packed…
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Remembering Lady Day
14th November 2026LIVE JAZZ AT THE BLACK IVORY REMEMBERING LADY DAY Step back in time for an evening of 1930s-40s…
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Magical Christmas Experience at Pennywell Farm!
21st November 2026-24th December 2026Experience the Magic of Christmas at Pennywell Farm Step into a truly magical Christmas experience,…
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MUSƎ - The Definitive Tribute to MUSE
28th November 2026MUSƎ are a three-piece tribute to multi-award winning English rock band Muse, featuring Dan Lines…
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Christmas Menu - Prezzo
10th November 2026-5th January 2027Discover Our Christmas Menu Bring the team together this Christmas with our Christmas Party Set…
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The Magic of the Bee Gees
27th November 2026Direct from London's West End. . . Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, when the…
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Learn the Charleston with Swingout Swingdance
29th November 2026We're stepping back to the Roaring Twenties this Christmas, so why not pop on your dancing shoes…
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A Different Christmas Carol
13th November 2026Murder Mystery Evening It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian London. Chestnuts are roasting, the pudding…
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Winter Fest in the Barn
28th November 2026-13th December 2026Torre Abbey’s popular Christmas gift and craft fair is returns. Discover a wonderful selection of…
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When Rivers Meet
29th November 2026WHEN RIVERS MEET – THE BACKBONE TOUR 2026 Following another huge chapter in their journey as one…
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Winter Wonderland
21st November 2026-24th December 2026SANTA will be back in town this festive season in a stunning ‘Toy Grotto’ at Fleet Walk in Torquay…
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Bellowhead
17th November 2026Bellowhead celebrate the 20th anniversary of their full-length debut album Burlesque in 2026. The…
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The Deep Blue Sea
24th November 2026-27th November 2026No other play Terence Rattigan wrote is so emotive as ‘The Deep Blue Sea’ Set in 1950 the love…
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Christmas Fayre
28th November 2026-29th November 2026Lupton House Christmas Fayre 28th & 29th November 2026 10am – 4pm £1 cash entry Free parking…
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Santa in the Caves
28th November 2026-29th November 2026Looking for one of the most enchanting Santa's grottos in Devon? Deep beneath the surface in…
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The Alter Eagles
21st November 2026Beatle Mania is Back The Upbeat Beatles bring the legendary music of the Fab Four to life in a…
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The Stylistics
16th November 2026The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s…
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'Guardians of the garden' autumn tree trail - Coleton Fishacr
22nd October 2026-15th November 2026This autumn follow the path of 'The Green Man' to discover fascinating facts and spellbinding…
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Grand Christmas Fair
22nd November 2026Grand Christmas Fair Sunday 22nd November 2026 1pm - 4pm | Free entry Get into the spirit with a…
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The Snow Ball 2026
21st November 2026-22nd November 2026Join us for an evening of fine dining, fun and festivities, with an auction and live music by The…
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Ice Rink
28th November 2026-3rd January 2027Glide into the magic Get ready to lace up your skates and experience the sparkle of winter on the…
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The Girl on The Train
9th November 2026-14th November 2026Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and the DreamWorks film starring Emily…
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Michael Starring Ben
19th November 2026Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic…
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Unleashed Theatre Company Presents: The Prince of Egypt
25th November 2026Unleashed Theatre Company Presents: The Prince of Egypt
26th November 2026Unleashed Theatre Company Presents: The Prince of Egypt
27th November 2026Unleashed Theatre Company Presents: The Prince of Egypt
28th November 2026Unleashed Theatre Company Presents: The Prince of Egypt
28th November 2026"One of the most epic stories of all time..." The Prince of Egypt musical is a stage adaptation of…
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Flowers & Friendship Bracelets
14th November 2026The Ultimate Pop Concert! Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as…
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Chagford YFC - North Bovey - gates open 6.30 pm for 7 pm display
14th November 2026Bay of Lights Opening Fireworks Display - 8 pm
28th November 2026Wrap up warm, grab your friends and family and come and enjoy an awesome bonfire or fireworks night…
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Newton Abbot Christmas Fayre
28th November 2026Get into the festive spirit at the Newton Abbot Christmas Fayre, a popular and vibrant Christmas…
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Murder Mystery Dinner at Orestone Manor Hotel
20th November 2026Friday 30th October 2026 Test your skills as a detective and see if you can unmask the mystery…
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Fawlty Tours walking experience
1st February 2026-31st December 2026The Greatest British Sitcom of All Time Was Set in Torquay! Celebrate the story of Fawlty Towers,…
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Festive Spa-kle and Dine
20th November 2026-21st December 2026Float, listen, and reconnect. Step into a unique sensory journey at the Cary Arms & Spa—where…
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Sherwell Valley Primary School Illuminates
14th November 2026Step into a world of magic and light at SVPS Illuminates! Join us for a magical evening…
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The Sounds of the 70s with The Zoots
28th November 2026Join The Sounds of the 70’s for their unforgettable live show, as they perform the sounds of Abba,…
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Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life
1st January 2026-31st December 2026Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life
1st April 2026-31st December 2026Even if you've never read an Agatha Christie novel or watched one of her plays, it doesn't…
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BYC Club Racing - Yachts Sunday Series
12th April 2026-11th April 2027We run Yacht racing series throughout the year – even in the Winter! IRC and Non-IRC fleets…
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Rhythm of the 90s
14th November 2026Rhythm of the 90s are the UK's no.1 live 90s dance anthems band! With their infectious energy,…
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TEN YEARS TOO LATE (00's Emo Tribute) + MANTRA Tickets
19th November 2026TEN YEARS TOO LATE (00's Emo Tribute) + MANTRA (A Tribute to Bring Me The Horizon)
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The Greatest Musicals Singalong
27th November 2026READY FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT? The Greatest Musicals Sing-A-Long is here, and it's not just another…
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The Feeling
15th November 2026Pop-rock favourites The Feeling bring their infectious, feel-good sound to Torquay as they…
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Baytech Presents Dennis Quin & Jakkob
28th November 2026The Foundry’s first ever live 360 show???? No distractions ???? Just quality House&Garage????…
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A Christmas Celebration
28th October 2026-1st January 2027A Christmas Celebration
11th November 2026-16th December 2026Welcome to A Christmas Celebration, where the magic of the festive season comes alive at the…
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Annual Winter Showcase: Sale of Work in Support of Rowcroft Hospice
8th November 2026-24th December 2026Join us for Artizan Collective's final exhibition of 2026—a special Winter Showcase and fundraiser…
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Street and Craft Market
5th January 2026-16th December 2026So why not get yourself down to Union Street in Torquay and say Hello and to our lovely traders and…
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That'll Be Christmas
25th November 2026Nothing says Christmas quite like That’ll Be Christmas! This year is extra special as the cast of…
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Roaring Twenties Christmas at Coleton Fishacre
16th November 2026-24th November 2026Roaring Twenties Christmas at Coleton Fishacre
21st November 2026-6th December 2026It's December 1926 and the first Christmas the family would have spent at Coleton Fishacre. In true…
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Glitz and Glam Festive Spa Evening
25th November 2026Glitz and Glam Christmas Shopping Event Wednesday 25th November 2026 | 5pm-7pm | Cary Spa Tickets…
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Non Residents Programme Christmas 2026
23rd November 2026-2nd January 2027The Christmas Festive Menu. Served in our Bistro & Restaurant. To book or check availability…
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Bongos Bingo Christmas Special
27th November 2026Bingo rave Cheesy singalongs Dance-offs Crazy prizes Cash prizes ("cash cash money") to be…
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Christmas Parties
27th November 2026-3rd January 2027Celebrate the festive season in style with our private and join-a-parties, perfect for groups of…
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Sound and Vision - A Tribute to David Bowie
21st November 2026Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here! ‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was…
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Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience
28th November 2026Now in its ninth year of successful touring 'Paul Hopkins Roy Orbison and the Traveling Wilburys…
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50 Years of punk
28th November 2026Three tribute bands. One explosive night celebrating 50 years of Punk Rock.
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Artizan Collective
3rd October 2026-20th December 2026Welcome to Outside In an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary creativity of The Great Torre…
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The ELO Encounter - Face The Music
13th November 2026Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is…
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Wedding Open Day
15th November 2026Wedding Open Days Guests will be welcomed to our special Wedding Open day event with a glass of…
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Greenish Day - A Tribute to Green Day
13th November 2026THE UK’S MOST EXCITING GREEN DAY TRIBUTE SHOW IS COMING TO TORQUAY! Been down the Boulevard of…
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Healthy Selfie Trail
1st April 2023-31st December 2026Torbay families and other local residents are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and…
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FORBIDDEN NIGHTS
13th November 2026race yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 9 years of…
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Genesis Connected
14th November 2026Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil…
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Torbay Musical Weekend
13th November 2026-16th November 2026Torbay Musical Weekend The Grand Hotel Torquay To reserve your hotel stay & room preferences…
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The Amy Winehouse Band
15th November 2026The Amy Winehouse Band - Amy’s original band, who were with her from the very start throughout her…
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Stage Left Vibes: Lunatics and Fools
14th November 2026THE INN THEATRE COMPANY bring Lunatics and Fools, as part of our Stage Left Vibes series. Madness…
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- 1Bay of Lights
- 2Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations - Brixham
- 3Bay of Lights - The Illumination Trail, Torquay
- 4Christmas Scenes & Illuminations - Babbacombe Model Village
- 5Train of Lights
- 6Bay of Lights Opening Night Music and Fireworks
- 7Torre Abbey Alive with Light!
- 8Game Show Night!
- 9Go Light the Lantern Concert
- 10Little Acorns at Coleton Fishacre
- 11The Show Must Go On
- 12Embrace 30 Years
- 13Newton Abbot Racecourse Racing Fixtures and Events
- 14Festive Dining at Cary Arms
- 151940s Christmas at Greenway
- 16Remembering Lady Day
- 17Magical Christmas Experience at Pennywell Farm!
- 18MUSƎ - The Definitive Tribute to MUSE
- 19Christmas Menu - Prezzo
- 20The Magic of the Bee Gees
- 21Learn the Charleston at Coleton Fishacre
- 22A Different Christmas Carol
- 23Winter Fest in the Barn
- 24When Rivers Meet The Backbone Tour
- 25Winter Wonderland
- 26Bellowhead
- 27The Deep Blue Sea
- 28Christmas Fayre - Lupton House
- 29Santa in the Caves
- 30The Alter Eagles
- 31The Stylistics
- 32'Guardians of the garden' autumn tree trail - Coleton Fishacre
- 33The Grand Christmas Fair
- 34The Snow Ball 2026
- 35Torquay Ice Rink
- 36The Girl on The Train
- 37Michael Starring Ben
- 38Unleashed Theatre Company Presents: The Prince of Egypt
- 39Flowers & Friendship Bracelets
- 40Devon Bonfire & Firework Displays 2026
- 41Newton Abbot Christmas Fayre
- 42Murder Mystery Dinner at Orestone Manor Hotel
- 43Fawlty Tours walking experience
- 44Festive Spa-kle and Dine at Cary Arms & Spa
- 45Sherwell Valley Primary School Illuminates
- 46The Sounds of the 70s with The Zoots
- 47The Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
- 48Brixham Yacht Club Racing
- 49Rhythm of the 90s
- 50Ten Years Too Late
- 51The Greatest Musicals Singalong
- 52The Feeling
- 53Baytech Presents Dennis Quin & Jakkob
- 54A Christmas Celebration
- 55Annual Winter Showcase: Sale of Work in Support of Rowcroft Hospice
- 56Street and Craft Market
- 57That'll Be Christmas
- 58Roaring Twenties Christmas at Coleton Fishacre
- 59Glitz and Glam Festive Spa Evening at Cary Arms
- 60Non Residents Programme Christmas 2026 - Berry Head Hotel
- 61Bongos Bingo Christmas Special
- 62Christmas Party Nights
- 63Sound and Vision - A Tribute to David Bowie
- 64Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience
- 6550 Years of Punk
- 66Outside In
- 67The ELO Encounter - Face The Music
- 68Wedding Open Days - The Imperial Hotel
- 69Greenish Day - A Tribute to Green Day
- 70Healthy Selfie Trail
- 71FORBIDDEN NIGHTS
- 72Genesis Connected
- 73Torbay Musical Weekend
- 74The Amy Winehouse Band
- 75Stage Left Vibes: Lunatics and Fools
Featured Events
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The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, held in Brixham, Devon takes place over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, is a swashbuckling mix of seaside shenanigans and pirate-themed fun for all the family.- The spectacular English Riviera Airshow will return the first weekend in June. Make a weekend of it and stay over to explore all that the English Riviera has to offer during this fabulous weekend.
- Paignton Festival (formally Torbay Carnival) takes place at the end of July/early August.
- Every September, the English Riviera in Devon becomes a crime scene worth some serious investigation, as we celebrate the birthday of our most famous literary daughter.
- In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
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