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Cockington is a beautiful village close to Torquay in the heart of South Devon’s stunning English Riviera – it’s a delight to visit all year round. Take a walk back in time along Cockington’s narrow lanes, lined with thatched houses and you’ll experience a quiet charm that is quintessentially English. Or take a horse and carriage ride around the grounds of Cockington Court. Everything about Cockington oozes with history – there’s a water mill, a forge and even the cricket pitch was once a medieval deer park. It’s an unforgettable place to stay and perfect for romantic breaks and dog-friendly family holidays. And Torquay with its sandy beaches, huge range of attractions, buzzing restaurants, shops, theatres and bars is right on your doorstep.

The Historic Heart

At the heart of this lovely Devon village is Cockington Court, a 16th century manor house surrounded by hundreds of acres of gorgeous country park. Enjoy an idyllic stroll around the beautiful Norman church, the arboretum, the recently restored lakes, Gamekeepers Cottage and the renovated water mill. Stroll back through the park and cricket green. Cockington Country Park has received the prestigious Keep Britain Tidy, Green Flag Award, an accolade which it has retained 25 times since its launch, one of only 5 sites in the whole of the UK to do so. The Green Flag Award is given for high environmental standards, being beautifully maintained and having excellent visitor facilities. It’s heaven in Devon for dog owners with lots of places for your pooch to run and explore.

Arts and Crafts

Today, Devon’s Cockington Court is a hub for art and crafts and in the hugely popular contemporary craft centre you’ll find delightful working studios with all kinds of artists in creative mode. These include a chocolate maker, glassblower, blacksmith, jewellers, ceramicists, wood turner, leather crafter, textile artist, mosaicist, painter, flower designer, print maker and more. You can browse, buy, meet and chat to the makers and even take courses such as becoming a chocolatier for a morning.

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Family Days out

As well as the stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, the English Riviera has endless options for family fun including underground caverns, a magnificent model village, a steam train, a world-class zoo, an historic funicular railway, an 800 year old Abbey, a huge waterpark, a historic pier, Agatha Christie’s famous riverside residence and much more.
Excursions, Day Trips & Tours

The English Riviera is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark in South Devon. It is one of only eight in the UK and 140 in the world. A geopark is an area of globally recognised unique geological interest with fascinating landscape, coastlines and places.
Beaches

The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, secluded coves, historic viaducts, elevated cliff tops, rockpools and wooded areas. And Devon’s famous English Riviera, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, is the perfect base to experience it all.
On The Water

The English Riviera is set around a large horseshoe shaped bay and sheltered by the rolling hills of Dartmoor - both of which provides a warm microclimate, and safe, shallow waters. Our long sandy beaches, secluded coves and crystal clear waters create a mediterrean vibe, and mean that water-based activities are the favourite thing to do for both locals and visitors here in Devon's Beautiful Bay.
Animals & Wildlife

If you love animals and wildlife then Devon’s English Riviera has a host of attractions just for you. There are lots of places to explore that will create wonderful memories to take home.
Explore The Coast

The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, secluded coves, historic viaducts and wooded areas.
Art & Culture

Beyond the wilds and beauty of Tor Bay’s iconic coastline lies a vibrant arts and culture scene of unique museums, diverse theatres and creative festivals.
Boat Trips & Ferries

Devon’s beautiful English Riviera is set within a sheltered bay with stunning coastal scenery. The rich geological landscape is so unique that it has received international recognition and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 8 in the UK and 140 in the world.

Delicious Devon

Cockington is rightly famous for its delicious Devon cream teas and temptation is never far with Cockington Court’s own tearooms, the Lutyens designed Drum Inn and Rose Cottage Tea Gardens among the popular choices. Of course you are not limited to tea; you can stay in the village for lunch and dinner or visit the nearby waterfront at Torquay for a huge selection of restaurants, cocktail bars and bistros plus a choice of theatres.

Events, Markets & Play Time

Cockington Court has a year-round programme of events including regular food & craft markets, open-air theatre, Cockington Apple Day and the ever-popular Cockington Christmas Fayre as well as regular art exhibitions. The Ark Play Area is suitable for all children including those with disabilities and offers a wheelchair seesaw, a turning stone, sound boxes, a singing stone, a water feature with seesaw pump and fountain, as well as slides and ramps. Cockington’s well supported Green Heart Appeal has not only meant that the park has been wonderfully restored but there’s also a superb new Country Park Visitor Centre at the Linhay in the village centre.

A Living, Breathing Time Capsule

Close to Torquay seafront but tucked away in a secret valley where time seems to have stood still, Cockington is a living time capsule in the heart of the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful Bay. It is a truly unique and popular place to stay with choice of hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, self-catering apartments and Devon cottages.

Some of Devon’s Very Best Attractions

Cockington is on the doorstep of vibrant Torquay, which has some of Devon’s best year-round attractions including the spectacular underground caves at Kents Cavern, 800 year old Torre Abbey with its Agatha Christie-inspired Potent Plants Garden, Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones and much more. Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust has a big programme of delightful events you can join in spring, summer, autumn or winter. Walkers will love Devon’s stunning South West Coast path with its jaw dropping views. Why not plan a fascinating walk along England’s Seafood Coast? Click here for some great ideas and a full itinerary.

Getting There

Cockington is accessible by car, bus and train with the new South Devon highway making driving here a breeze. There are three car parks and a daily 62 bus service. The train station at Torquay is a 20-minute walk through the watermeadows and boardwalk. Of course taxis are readily available and it’s just a few minutes into the centre of Torquay.

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