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Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer…
One Night Only through the decades (Curledge Street Academy) March 30 @ 18:00 to 19:30 £5 Curledge…
A full-scale production set in a world of rivalry, rebellion, and forbidden love. In the heat of…
This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. This delightful corner of the English…
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Turn an ordinary beach walk into a…
ITCA (Topper) South West Traveller - Dinghy racing, approximately 130 boats launching from the…
Get ready to ignite your passion for all things automotive at RevsFest! Join us for an…
The extraordinary lessons learned from animals and Noel’s unexpected gift for music-with his…
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of one of the biggest bands…
Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here! ‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was…
A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved…
Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations…
Paignton Open for Single Handers (POSH) was founded in 2012 as a replacement for our Spring Regatta…
Our Annual Walk into the Sea event, raising funds for local good causes, takes place on Boxing Day…
The Wall Of Floyd are an established leading tribute to Pink Floyd from the South Coast of England…
Step into the eccentric world of Noël Coward's classic comedy, Hay Fever, where family dynamics…
Take on the Shiver Me Timbers 8 mile trail event along the Coast Path in Torbay. Your hunt for the…
Folk Rock Pioneers – Steeleye Span – in Concert 2026 Together for fifty six years now, Steeleye…
🎸🔥 This Ain’t Texas Festival brings the heart of Nashville to the UK! Get ready for boot-stompin’…
Toads Stage Musical Company return to the Palace Theatre, following their success with “Everybody’s…
WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024. As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV,…
What better way to celebrate the birthday of Agatha Christie than at this stunning and unique…
An Evening with Henry Cole hosted by his good friend and renowned prankster Steve ‘Stravos’ Parrish…
New for 2026, we are delighted to host the Flapjack 5k running race at Torbay Velopark. A perfect…
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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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77-79 Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AJTelephone
01803 665191Paignton
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- 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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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
We have been in existence for over 100 years and we are one of Torbay's oldest sporting clubs. The monies raised through easyfundraising and other activities will be used to help improve our facilities for disabled shooters, and to promote target…
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Shooting
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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
Oyster Cove is an attractive beach which is very popular with local people. The beach is located along the South West Coast path to the south. At low tides there are many rock pools to explore.
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Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
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- 1 Mar 2026to23 Dec 2026
Address
Waddeton Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6RLTelephone
01803 732203Totnes
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- 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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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
Address
Penwill Way, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JRTelephone
01803 522240Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Located in the heart of Paignton we are a leisure centre offering a 25m swimming pool as well as a trainer pool, 120 station gym, including Queenax Rig, sports hall, 4 squash courts,a friendly onsite café and even a Velopark!
There is also a…
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Sport/Leisure Centre
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Hollicombe Beach, sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities.
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Beach
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- Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Brixham
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Elberry Cove is a romantic impressive shingle beach with beautiful cystal blue clear waters a little gem in English Riveria, which is reached by a footpath from Broadsands beach. This is a beautiful beach in an idyllic rural setting.
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Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach, safe swimming and a whole host of activities to enjoy, this promises to be a fun day out for all the family.
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Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
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