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A Coastal Sensory Journey, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Awaken your senses and build a deeper…

Frozen the musical, palace theatre, paignton

TOPS Musical Productions are proud to present the South West Premiere of Disney’s Frozen. For the…

Arrival – The Hits Of ABBA

50 years since ABBA’s iconic ‘Arrival’ Album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show…

We Will Rock You - TOADS

Toads Stage Musical Company return to the Palace Theatre, following their success with “Everybody’s…

Country & Western Night, Paignton Library

Join us for another incredible Library Late at Paignton Library. Start the evening with some Line…

Paignton Lions Club Walk into the Sea, Paignton, Devon

Our Annual Walk into the Sea event, raising funds for local good causes, takes place on Boxing Day…

The Dolly Show, Palace Theatre, Paignton

As seen on BBC ONE and voted the U.K’s no 1. Dolly Parton tribute by the Agents Association of…

The Festival Players present Agatha Christie’s Verdict, Palace Theatre

As part of this year's Agatha Christie Festival, audiences are invited to experience a rare…

Jekyll and Hyde

Jekyll and Hyde: A very sensible farce! Step into the shadowy, fog-drenched streets of Victorian…

Stage Left Vibes: Cold Beer, Fried Chicken, and Country with The Oo De Lallys

Yeehaw, cowboys and cowgirls! Saddle up for a boot-stompin’ night of Cold Beer, Fried Chicken, and…

Carousel at Paignton Festival, Paignton, Devon

Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations…

The BIG VW Camp Out, Torbay Showground

The BIG VW Camp Out is the ultimate weekend getaway for Volkswagen lovers! Join a community of VW…

Laundry, Palace Theatre, Paignton

4 characters, 4 stories Laundry is written by the Palace Theatre’s resident creative writing…

Paignton Lions Club Fun Day, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon

Join us for our Family Fun Day which promises to have something for everyone. With various stalls,…

Paignton Motorbike Day, Paignton Green

In Association with Torbay Armed Forces Weekend, sponsored by Torbay Veterans Breakfast Club and…

Steeleye Span – Folk Rock Pioneers

Folk Rock Pioneers – Steeleye Span – in Concert 2026 Together for fifty six years now, Steeleye…

Country Superstars theatre tour 2027, palace theatre, Paignton

** 2027 ** Endorsed by Dolly Parton on BBC’ The One Show stating “I wish them the best and I…

Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon

The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. From…

The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna

The producers of Only One Direction and Harry Styles Tribute present the mesmerising The Eras…

An evening with Big Country’s Bruce Watson, Palace Theatre Paignton

In A Big Country, an evening with Big Country’s Bruce Watson  Big Country founder and guitarist,…

Torbay Literary Festival

The Torbay Literary Festival is being held at The Palace Theatre, Paignton between 10th-15th…

Rock for Heroes, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists and a ROCKTACULAR experience;…

Fireball Open Meeting, Paignton Sailing Club, Paignton, Devon

Fireball Open Meeting Paignton SC is looking forward to hosting a combined open meeting for…

The Americana Revue, Palace Theatre Paignton

‘You won’t believe your eyes, or ears!’ The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel at the very…

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Explore The Coast
    The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, secluded coves, historic viaducts and wooded areas.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

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  1. Steam train going past at Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
     Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon
    Steam train going past at Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
     Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    01803 665485

    Paignton

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Close to Paignton is the long, sandy stretch of Goodrington Sands. With a Seaside Award, safe swimming conditions and loads of great activities, this family friendly beach promises to keep the kids happy whatever the weather.

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    • Dogs-Accepted - Year round on North Sands. Not in Summer on South Sands

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    • Parking On Site

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    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  2. Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    The Esplanade, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6BW

    Telephone

    +44 01803 522139

    Paignton

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Situated at the centre of Paignton seafront. A great "All Weather" family attraction with amusements, cafe, ice creams, shops and much more.

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    Pier

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  3. Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
    Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
    Audience, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
    Palace theatre pictures of exterior and interior
    Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
    Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
    Audience, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
    Palace theatre pictures of exterior and interior

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

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    From:
    2 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Take your seats and let the show begin as the curtain rises at one of Devon’s favourite community theatres.

    With performances and events running 50 weeks of the year you will be sure to find something to suit your tastes, from popular dramas to…

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    Theatre

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  4. The Grove, Churston and Marridge Woods, Churston, Nr Brixham, Devon

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    BRIXHAM, Devon, TQ5 8LH

    Telephone

    01803 520022

    BRIXHAM

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    The woods are mostly set around a valley so there are some steep hills as well as rocky, muddy footpaths which become slippery when wet and may not be suitable for those who are less mobile.

    With over 100 acres to explore, a network of footpaths…

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    Parkland/Woodland Garden

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  5. Seashore Centre
    Seashore Centre
    Seashore Centre
    Seashore Centre

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    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

    Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LS

    Telephone

    01803 520022

    Goodrington, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    The Seashore Centre is a great base from which to explore Torbay’s stunning marine environment and discover more about local wildlife and the Geopark.

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    Animals & Nature

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  6. Regency Palace Amusement Arcade, Paignton, Devon
    Regency Palace Amusement Arcade, Paignton, Devon
    Regency Palace Amusement Arcade, Paignton, Devon
    Regency Palace Amusement Arcade, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    77-79 Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AJ

    Telephone

    01803 665191

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Located in Torbay Road, Paignton, convenient for the Vue Cinema and Paignton Promenade/Beach.

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    Amusement Parks and Arcades

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  7. Exterior of Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Fireworks at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Piano at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Coach House Cafe at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Exterior of Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Fireworks at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Piano at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham
    Coach House Cafe at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers near Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LD

    Telephone

    01803 845800

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    The Lupton Trust was formed by a group of local people to breathe life back into Lupton House – an old empty school, gardens and woods in Brixham. By pooling the communities’ enthusiasm, skills, expertise and knowledge to deliver a space for the…

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    Historic House/Palace

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  8. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

    Telephone

    0844 474 2233

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    In 2007 the English Riviera was designated a Global Geopark and is one of just 8 sites in the UK and Ireland to hold this special status.

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    Environmental Attraction

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  9. Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
    Peacock
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Slender tailed meerkat in sunshine, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo
    Ring tailed lemurs, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Black rhino, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Komodo dragon, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
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    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Slender tailed meerkat in sunshine, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo
    Ring tailed lemurs, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Black rhino, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Komodo dragon, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    VISIT PAIGNTON ZOO FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OUT…
    With thousands of astonishing animals amid 80 acres of glorious gardens, Paignton Zoo offers a fantastic day out in South Devon!

    Discover gorillas, orangutans, giraffes, tigers, red pandas, and rhinos as…

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    • Facilities for children

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    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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