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Dubs at the Beach (DATB) is a one day Volkswagen show that takes place along a designated area of…
Toads Stage Musical Company return to the Palace Theatre, following their success with “Everybody’s…
The Wall Of Floyd are an established leading tribute to Pink Floyd from the South Coast of England…
Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here! ‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was…
4 characters, 4 stories Laundry is written by the Palace Theatre’s resident creative writing…
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Torquay with an interactive screening of…
50 years since ABBA’s iconic ‘Arrival’ Album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show…
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two…
As part of this year's Agatha Christie Festival, audiences are invited to experience a rare…
Welcome to the Torbay Half Marathon and 10k on the English Riviera. Be part of something special as…
This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon,…
Guided tours available of a Medieval Tudor property and Paignton's oldest house.
WALLEN and COMBS – Two Modern Country Icons… One Spectacular Live Concert! Get ready for a night…
Get ready for an unforgettable day of music, energy, and family-friendly fun at Riviera Tribute…
Come and join Doorstep Arts, DYT and DAS Groups this August for a truly exciting theatrical…
Crammed with singalong hits, The All Seasons is a West End experience. Young, vibrant and talented;…
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us.…
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The 80s Movie Mixtape is a concert experience like no other! Join us as we take you on a journey…
Wednesday Bike Nights take place on the Eastern Esplande, Paignton, presented by Riviera Charity…
The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. From…
The extraordinary lessons learned from animals and Noel’s unexpected gift for music-with his…
JIMMY TARBUCK OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up,…
The Torbay Literary Festival is being held at The Palace Theatre, Paignton between 10th-15th…
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
59-61 Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AJTelephone
01803 556562Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Pop down to Enterprise Amusements arcade on Torbay Road to try your luck with the huge selection of games to choose from. The air conditioned family arcade has redemption prizes,video games,pushers and cranes.
As you arrive in the seaside resort of…Type
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Amusement Parks and Arcades
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- 1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026
PAIGNTON
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- 1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026
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…
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Boat Trip
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
8 Ball Bar & Sports in Paignton
Watch live sports, play traditional pub games and eat & drink.
8 Ball Bar & Sports is a thriving sports bar/pub in the heart of Preston, Paignton. A popular destination for locals, tourists, and those who love to…Type
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Snooker, Billiards and Pool
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
81-89 Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AJTelephone
01803 557003Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
If you fancy your luck on the 2p machines or want to win your favourite teddy on the grabber, Leisure 2000 has a huge selection of games. You will be spoilt for choice, from F1 racing, to adult only slot machines with jackpots of up to £500!
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Amusement Parks and Arcades
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
A short walk from Paignton is Preston Sands, a great family beach. On this safe, clean beach you can sunbathe, swim or make castles in the sand, or why not grab a fishing net and explore the rock pools at low tide?
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Beach
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Address
Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LPTelephone
01803 207797Paignton
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…
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Type:
Historic Garden
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- 15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
Address
Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803555872Paignton
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- 15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam train travel, river and sea cruises across the English Riviera and along the beautiful river Dart in South Devon. The stunning Train of Lights and famous Santa…
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Steam Railway
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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- 1 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AGTelephone
01803 207797Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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- 1 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
Great free attraction on Paignton seafront. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
The park is designed around the English Riviera’s geological history. The toddler area represents the Devonian Period when the area was south of the…Type
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Adventure Park/Playground
Dates
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- 10 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
Address
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Queen's Park Station, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803 555872Paignton
Dates
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- 10 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
Treat someone (or even yourself) to an unforgettable experience - enjoying the amazing viewpoint of the open locomotive. You'll observe and understand what all the jobs involve and don't forget to bring your camera along to capture the moment you…
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Unique Experience
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