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Our Community Fun Day and Dog Show is now in its 4th year and has been hugely successful to date so…
This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. This breath taking route takes guests…
Paignton Panto Productions are back on our stage with the fabulous Sleeping Beauty! Prepare to be…
Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most…
Stairway to the Stars is a national talent competition open to Juniors aged 10 – 16 years and…
This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. The Brixham pirate festival has become…
The Mâori Murder Mystery’ – Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst…
Bijou Theatre Productions has gained a great reputation for its association with the ‘Queen of…
FREE children's entertainment and family fun all on Paignton Green. Pay us a visit and enjoy the…
The Zoots are coming back to Paignton and they‘re bringing the Sounds of the Sixties! “The Zoots…
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show…
Local Performing Arts school summer showcase where students ages 6-18 perform a mixture of dance,…
The Marldon Apple Pie Fair has been going since 1888 in memory of local farmer, George Hill, who…
The Christmas Train of Lights is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of…
2pm and 6pm
Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique…
Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night boat to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of…
‘Murder at the Manor’ – Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst…
After the huge success of Old Herbaceous, GSP productions are back with a rip-roaring barrel of…
This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. Clennon Lakes are the most important…
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF ‘A HARD DAY’S NIGHT’ The Mersey Beatles – the world’s favourite…
Incorporating RS Vareo National Championship 10th-12th May POSH24 is being run on Saturday 11th &…
An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of an imminent murder. What follows…
Amateur sleuths are invited to join us for a unique murder mystery experience aboard the very train…
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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.- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, secluded coves, historic viaducts and wooded areas.
- 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.
- 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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Parkland/Woodland Garden
PAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Scadson Woods is a picturesque woodland situated between Occombe and Cockington. It is rife with wildlife including badgers, rabbits and even roe deer have been spotted here! With over 13 acres of woodlands, you can explore until your feet are sore!…
Address
Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RNTelephone
01803 520022Type
Type:
Country Park/Nature Reserve
Preston, Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT); is a local, independent conservation charity. We care for over 1,700 acres of Torbay’s most beautiful natural spaces including Occombe Farm, Cockington Country Park, Berry Head National Nature Reserve and a…
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Type:
Escape Room
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
ESCAPE THE MAGIC EMPORIUM
Will you Escape the Magic Emporium? Solve the puzzles and escape the room before your 60 minutes runs out?
Escape is a team game ideally for 2-6 people. We lock your team in a room and the goal of the game is to escape…
Address
Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LPTelephone
01803 207797Type
Type:
Historic Garden
Paignton
Goodrington’s Youngs Park is a natural habitat for swans, geese and wild birds and is perfect for family picnics with children of all ages plus the family dog. Enjoy the Boating Lake (where model boat enthusiasts are often launching their…
Address
The Esplanade, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AGTelephone
0345 308 4620Type
Type:
Cinema
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Vue Cinema Torbay
At Vue Cinema Paignton, Devon you'll find the most up-to-date movies, reviews, film times for the week's hottest new releases and online ticket bookings to help you secure the best seats in the house.
This perfectly situated…
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Type:
Boat Trip
PAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2024to31 Oct 2024
For over 60 years the Lane family and their crew have operated pleasure and fishing boats in Torbay and on the River Dart.
Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferries aim to give all a memorable experience on the water with a wealth of knowledge about…
Address
Broadsands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6HLTelephone
07725 686603Type
Type:
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 May 2024to31 Oct 2024
Stunning 9 hole pitch and putt course situated at Broadsands Beach, Paignton with views of the whole of Torbay. With holes ranging in length from 55 yards to 121 yards. All equipment supplied, the only pitch and putt course in Torbay using “real”…
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Type:
Beach
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
Fairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the Harbour wall, which is popular with families. Comprising red sand and shingle with impressive red sandstone cliffs at the back.
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Address
Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LNTelephone
+44 01803 555550Type
Type:
Adventure Park/Playground
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 27 May 2024to3 Sept 2024
BRAND NEW for 2024! Shipwreck Island, FANTASTIC FOR FAMILIES, a haven of wet adventure for under 12’s!
Splashdown Quaywest is the wettest, wildest attraction on the English Riviera. Great fun water slides, some laugh out loud fun and some will…
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Group discounts available for groups 10+ For best rates book at least 24 hours in advance. Online booking facility or call 01803 555550
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