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Snap & stroll – a quirky beach photo walk, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Turn an ordinary beach walk into a…

Mersey Beatles, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab…

K-pop performance workshop

Join Made for the stage in this fun story and performance workshop Join us this Lunar new year for…

Torbay Triathlon, Paignton, Devon

This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon,…

Exterior of Palace Theatre part of the Paignton's Hidden History Walk, English Riviera Walking Festival

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. Discover Paignton’s fascinating…

Quaywest Christmas Market, Quaywest Paignton

Splashdown Quaywest comes alive this Christmas as the Paignton waterpark is set to feature their…

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories, Palace Theatre, Paignton

A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a BRIT Award winner and a film star – Toyah has worn many…

An Audience with Bob Champion, in conversation with Andi Mac, Guest support Gaelic Gold

Join us for a truly inspirational evening in the company of one of Britain’s most admired sporting…

Agatha Christie's Towards Zero, Palace Theatre

A Dramatic Agatha Christie Experience on the English Riviera in 2026 Agatha Christie fans should…

The Seeger Sessions Revival, Palace Theatre, Paignton

“Not music being written but music being made” – Bruce Springsteen. The Seeger Sessions Revival –…

Run the English Riviera

Welcome to the Torbay Half Marathon and 10k on the English Riviera. Be part of something special as…

Matt Forde: Defying Calamity. Matt Forde in Place of Galinda, Wicked whispering in Elphaba's ear, similar to original photo

In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety…

The Take That Experience, Palace Theatre, Paignton

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience …

An Evening With Henry Cole, Palace Theatre, Paignton

An Evening with Henry Cole hosted by his good friend and renowned prankster Steve ‘Stravos’ Parrish…

Bell Bottom Georgie, A Lainey Wilson Tribute

Bell Bottom Georgie, the UK’s ultimate tribute to Lainey Wilson Step into the world of Bell Bottom…

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

A full-scale production set in a world of rivalry, rebellion, and forbidden love. In the heat of…

Simon Evans, Staring at the Sun, Palace Theatre, Paignton

Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer…

Paignton Lions Club Walk into the Sea, Paignton, Devon

Our Annual Walk into the Sea event, raising funds for local good causes, takes place on Boxing Day…

A Coastal Sensory Journey, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Awaken your senses and build a deeper…

The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna

The producers of Only One Direction and Harry Styles Tribute present the mesmerising The Eras…

Paignton Lions Club Fun Day, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon

Join us for our Family Fun Day which promises to have something for everyone. With various stalls,…

Alice in Wonderland, Palace Theatre, Paignton

Panto time? Oh Yes It Is! Hot Rock Productions is excited to be bringing to stage our fun-filled…

Santa, Christmas At The Zoo, Paignton Zoo

Get ready to Explore the Wild this Christmas at Paignton Zoo! Santa will be visiting us at the zoo…

A Journey through South Devon Heaven, part of the English Riviera Walking Festival

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. This is the walk which keeps on…

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  1. Family Days Out
    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.
  2. Excursions, Day Trips & Tours
    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.
  3. Beaches
    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.
  4. On The Water
    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.
  5. Animals & Wildlife
    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.
  6. Explore The Coast
    The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, secluded coves, historic viaducts and wooded areas.
  7. Art & Culture
    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.
  8. Boat Trips & Ferries
    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. Clennon Lakes, Paignton, Devon

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Penwill Way, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 5JP

    PAIGNTON

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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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  2. Bayside Private Hire vehicle parked on Paignton Seafront with the pier in the background.
    River Dart and the Royal Naval College
    Tank at Starcross
    Haytor Rocks, Dartmoor
    Aerial view of Torre Abbey Sands and Torquay harbour
    Bayside Private Hire vehicle parked on Paignton Seafront with the pier in the background.
    River Dart and the Royal Naval College
    Tank at Starcross
    Haytor Rocks, Dartmoor
    Aerial view of Torre Abbey Sands and Torquay harbour

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Various locations throughout, South Devon, TQ5 0NL

    Telephone

    07512 062649

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Visit the stunning sights of South Devon in the comfort of a private car with friendly local driver.
    See South Hams, Dartmouth, Torbay, Dartmoor and much more in the stunning South Devon area.
    Create your own tour and visit the places you want to…

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    Guided Tour

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  3. Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
    Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
    Swimming pool
    Cafe
    Studio
    Sauna and Steam room
    Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
    Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
    Swimming pool
    Cafe
    Studio
    Sauna and Steam room

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Penwill Way, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JR

    Telephone

    01803 522240

    Paignton

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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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  4. Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Fishing Trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    See dolphins on a trip with Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Boy Richard fishing trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Fishing Trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    See dolphins on a trip with Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Boy Richard fishing trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    Address

    PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AG

    Telephone

    01803 529147

    PAIGNTON

    Dates

    From:
    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

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  5. View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NU

    Telephone

    01803 555729

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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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    Type:

    Beach

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  6. hollicombe beach

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DN

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
  7. Kayakers in the sea, English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6JF

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
    Saltern Cove is one of the SSSI designate site in the English Riviera Geopark and a Local Nature Reserve. Unique in Britain, this nature reserve extends underwater to a point 376 metres below the…

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    Type:

    Beach

  8. Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove
    Elberry Cove

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ3 6LE

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
  9. Bar at 8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    Pool table at 8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    Pool tables at 8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    Interior 8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    Bar at 8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    Pool table at 8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    Pool tables at 8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    Interior 8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon
    8 Ball Bar & Sports, Manor Corner, Preston, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    3 Manor Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2JB

    Telephone

    01803 906575

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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…

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    Snooker, Billiards and Pool

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