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Join Made for the stage in this fun story and performance workshop Join us this Lunar new year for…
On Saturday 24th January the wassail king and queen will again lead the lantern procession in Stoke…
🔥 New look. Same fire. All Tina. 🔥 Get ready for an unforgettable night as Tina Live – The Tina…
ur Ceilidh Barn dance is back! Join professional caller Jeremy as he leads fun and lively dances…
Learn, create and explore at our family friendly Eco-takeover. Our Eco-takeover is back! Join us…
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us.…
Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer…
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually…
The Donut Duathlon takes advantage of the Torbay Velopark to offer a fast, flat and completely…
Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here! ‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was…
Panto time? Oh Yes It Is! Hot Rock Productions is excited to be bringing to stage our fun-filled…
Join The Sounds of the 70’s for their unforgettable live show, as they perform the sounds of Abba,…
Join us this Lunar new year for a fun K-pop day at Paignton Library. Learn a choreographed dance…
WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024. As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV,…
Three women. Three lives. One fight! Tina is a devoted mother, Rachel, a career driven…
The Doobie Experience is the UK’s ultimate tribute to the legendary Doobie Brothers, delivering a…
The 80s Movie Mixtape is a concert experience like no other! Join us as we take you on a journey…
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience …
WALLEN and COMBS – Two Modern Country Icons… One Spectacular Live Concert! Get ready for a night…
Bell Bottom Georgie, the UK’s ultimate tribute to Lainey Wilson Step into the world of Bell Bottom…
Direct from London’s West End… Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox…
This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. This is the walk which keeps on…
Sir Geoff Hurst MBE secured a unique place in the history of football in 1966 when he became the…
The Zoots are coming back to Paignton and they‘re bringing the Sounds of the Sixties! “The Zoots…
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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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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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Historic Garden
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
BRIXHAM
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- 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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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Penwill Way, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 5JPPAIGNTON
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Clennon Lakes is a nature reserve consisting of manmade lakes created by the council in the 1980s. They are the most important wetland site on the English Riviera and home to many species found nowhere else in the Bay. On the lakes, you will find an…
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Natural Wildlife Site
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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
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.
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Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Dates
- From:
- 10 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
Address
Dartmouth Steam Railway, Queen's Park Station, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803 555872Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 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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Type:
Unique Experience
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Torquay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 2TFPAIGNTON
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Oldway gardens are beautiful grade ll heritage gardens to found in Paignton in the heart of the English Riviera. The gardens and Oldway Mansion are often referred to as the Jewel in the Crown of Torbay. This 17 acre garden, which is open to the…
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Garden
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Famous for its long, sandy beaches, paddler-friendly waters and a colourful, bustling pier, Paignton remains a popular, traditional seaside resort.
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LPTelephone
0844 474 2233Paignton
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- 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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