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4 characters, 4 stories Laundry is written by the Palace Theatre’s resident creative writing…
Five piece outfit The ContraBand return to Stage Left to cheer an autumn evening with a concert…
TaleGate Theatre Productions, the team that brought you ‘Rapunzel’ and ‘Goldilocks’, are back this…
Go West - We Close Our Eyes... And Other Stories An Intimate Evening with singer, Peter Cox Go West…
What better way to celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie than at this stunning and unique…
Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations…
No other play Terence Rattigan wrote is so emotive as ‘The Deep Blue Sea’ Set in 1950 the love…
TOPS proudly presents Christmas By Candlelight, a light hearted and heartwarming festive concert,…
Brendan Cole and James Jordan: Dance Rebels…Strictly Unleashed! The Original Bad Boys of the…
** 2027 ** Endorsed by Dolly Parton on BBC’ The One Show stating “I wish them the best and I…
THE INN THEATRE COMPANY bring Lunatics and Fools, as part of our Stage Left Vibes series. Madness…
The extraordinary lessons learned from animals and Noel’s unexpected gift for music-with his…
This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon,…
The English Riviera Airshow returns to Paignton seafront Friday 4th to Sunday 6th June, with tens…
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through…
TOPS Musical Productions are proud to present the South West Premiere of Disney’s Frozen. For the…
‘You won’t believe your eyes, or ears!’ The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel at the very…
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience …
Get ready for the funniest, cheekiest, most wickedly fabulous ADULT PANTOMIME you’ve always wished…
As part of this year's Agatha Christie Festival, audiences are invited to experience a rare…
The Five Bays Challenge starts and finishes at the picture post card setting of Broadsands Beach.…
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Torquay with an interactive screening of…
Welcome to the Torbay Half Marathon and 10k on the English Riviera. Be part of something special as…
‘You won’t believe your eyes, or ears!’ The closest thing to a young, prime Lionel at the very…
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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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- 1 Mar 2026to23 Dec 2026
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Sandridge Barton, Waddeton Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6RLStoke Gabriel, Totnes
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- 1 Mar 2026to23 Dec 2026
A guided trip to our vineyard and back through our winery with tastings along the way.
Our biggest tour offers a full insight into how we produce our award-winning wines, starting in the vineyard and going all the way through to the winery.
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Unique Experience
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
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- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
PAIGNTON
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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!…
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Parkland/Woodland Garden
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026
Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Tor Bay, situated midway between Torquay and Brixham harbours. Its understated beauty and authentic ‘fishing haven’ feel are often overlooked by visitors to the area.
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Canal / Waterway / Marina
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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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Type:
Boat Trip
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EUTelephone
01803 697500Paignton
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- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Get up close with the giraffes and help out with their feeding time. You’ll have the chance to chat with one of Paignton Zoo's knowledgeable keepers and learn all about each individual giraffe from the people that know them the best!
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Type:
Unique Experience
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to23 Dec 2026
Address
Waddeton Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6RLTelephone
01803 732203Totnes
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to23 Dec 2026
The Sandridge Barton Estate is located on the east bank of the River Dart, just south of Stoke Gabriel, where we grow grapes, produce wine, run tours and tastings, have woodland walks and our own onsite restaurant called Circa.
It’s a very special…
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Type:
Vineyard
Establishment Features
- Dog Friendly
- Dogs-Accepted
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
In between Paignton and Brixham is Broadsands on the English Riviera, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay. With a long sandy beach the whole family can enjoy, you can make sandcastles for a couple of hours and then paddle in the calm sea.
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Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Preston Down Road, Preston, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 1RNTelephone
01803 520022PAIGNTON
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The walk through Occombe Valley Woods includes pathways that are mostly gently sloping, although sometimes it does get steeper and does include some steps. This is a great place to take dogs, especially during hot summer days.
A dedicated local…
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Parkland/Woodland Garden
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LSGoodrington, Paignton
Dates
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- 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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