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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton Zoo is one of Britain’s top zoos, home to some of the planet’s rarest and most amazing creatures. Discover all your favourites, including gorillas and orang-utans, giraffes, lions, tigers and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along the way too. Do you know what a coati is? Have you ever seen a capybara? And don’t forget the plants – there are hundreds of rare and beautiful specimens around the site. A must-see is Crocodile Swamp. Here, amid the lush tropical foliage and steamy atmosphere, you’ll come face-to-face with huge crocodiles plus large snakes, turtles and fish – enter if you dare! Then there’s Amphibian Ark, the Avian Breeding Centre and Monkey Heights.
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Things to Do in Paignton

One of the brightest jewels in the English Riviera’s crown, Paignton has a long stretch of beautiful and easily accessible beachfront with a traditional promenade and green. It’s a superb holiday haven for everyone from fun-seeking families to those looking for romantic and activity breaks. Paignton is part of the UNESCO accredited English Riviera Global Geopark recognising its extraordinary natural beauty and heritage. There's plenty to do here all-year-round with a huge number of indoor and outdoor attractions – and it’s dog friendly too!

Paignton Harbour

Don’t miss Devon’s 18^th century Paignton Harbour, a real maritime gem with a bevy of boats, a historic harbour wall plus delightful restaurants and cafes where you can sample the famous local fish or try some tapas. This is England’s Seafood Coast with delicious fresh fish coming in daily from nearby Brixham. Tucked away behind Paignton Harbour is Fairy Cove a hidden Devon beach to discover. You’ll also love the gardens at nearby Roundham Head with its jaw-dropping views and access to Goodrington Sands, another spectacular beach with many family attractions including Splashdown Quaywest and the Seashore Centre.

The Steam Train

Enjoy a day out on the steam train, which takes you on a picturesque voyage of discovery along beautiful coves and beaches, over historic viaducts and along the stunning River Dart to Kingswear. You can cross over to Dartmouth and take a scenic riverboat to visit Agatha Christie’s famous riverside residence at Greenway (now National Trust).

Family Fun

Historic Paignton Pier offers plenty of fun activities for everyone, from the amusement arcade to the choice of rides and unrivalled views of the bay. Children will love the free Geoplay Park with special features for toddlers and juniors to explore and enjoy. Visit world-renowned Paignton Zoo with its acres of gardens, huge numbers of exotic species and wet weather options including covered boardwalks, reptile tropics, desert glasshouse, undercover bird show, indoor play areas and spacious restaurant. Don’t miss nearby Occombe Farm with its animals, nature trail, café and farm shop. Torbay Velopark offers safe family cycling with bike, helmet and baby trailer hire on offer.

Parks and Gardens

Youngs Park at nearby Goodrington 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 seen launching their treasures), have a go at crazy golf and enjoy some delightful walks in the parkland and up into the terraced Rock Walk Gardens, which are lit up at dusk.

Relaxing and Walking

One of the many joys of Paignton is that it’s so easy to get around with the beautiful sandy beaches, the promenade and the green an easy stroll along flat paths. The stunning South West Coast Path stretches for miles in both directions so walkers can enjoy the wonderful scenery and breathtaking views all the way to Brixham or Torquay and beyond. Why not plan a fascinating walk along England’s Seafood Coast?

Watersports

Goodrington Sands in Paignton is one of the best beaches on Devon’s English Riviera. The half-mile long sands with its crystal clear waters are perfect for indulging your passion for water sports. The coastline is simply idyllic to explore in a kayak or on a paddleboard and there’s water skiing, wakeboarding, coasteering and scuba diving available too. Paignton Sailing Club offers dinghy sailing with a selection of RYA courses from beginners to more advanced sailing with spinnakers. Boat trips abound and unforgettable cruises are available to Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth plus fishing trips, wildlife cruises and evening cruises.

Evenings Out

When the sun goes down, Paignton buzzes with activity. Why not take in one of the superb shows for all ages at the historic Palace Theatre? You can choose from award-winning restaurants, bars and cafés, many with stunning sea views and there are plenty of choices for families, friends or a romantic evening. You’ll find a huge choice of movies to watch at the state-of-the-art Vue Cinema complex and there are events galore in Paignton to keep everyone entertained. Check out the year-round calendar of great festivals including the vibrant Paignton Festival, Children’s Week, English Riviera Air Show, Paignton Regatta, Occombe Festival and many more.

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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton

Paignton Zoo is one of Britain’s top zoos, home to some of the planet’s rarest and most amazing creatures. Discover all your favourites, including gorillas and orang-utans, giraffes, lions, tigers and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along…

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Dartmouth Steam Railway (Greenway Halt)

Paignton

If you are interested in visiting Greenway House and Garden, take a nostalgic trip with us and arrive the way Agatha Christie used to - by steam train!!
Reach Outdoors

Goodrington Sands, Paignton

Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are the South West’s Adventure Specialists. We provide Coasteering, Kayak Tours, Climbing and Abseiling; with the flexibility to deliver across the Torbay area

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Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)

Paignton

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. We are open from February half term right through…

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Escape Rooms Paignton

Paignton

Escape Rooms have arrived in Paignton!
On your next visit to The English Riviera be sure to visit ESCAPE ROOMS PAIGNTON located down from the cinema on Paignton's Torbay Road. It's a perfect, entertaining attraction for families, groups and…
Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton

Paignton

A beautiful old style 18 hole crazy golf course set in a picturesque small leisure park only 150m from Goodrington Sands
Prices
• Adults £4.50
• Children £ 3.50
• Oap £ 4.00
Go Karts at Quay West Paignton

Paignton

Amazing Go Kart action for all the family at Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon.
Scadson Woods Bike Park

Paignton

Scadson Freeride park is a 13-acre woodland site, located within Scadson woods in Torbay. It is the only purpose built mountain bike trail for all abilities. It provides recreational, health and educational opportunities which benefit local people…
Paignton Sands

Paignton

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.
Gold Coast Amusement Arcades

Paignton

Amusement arcades situated next to Goodrington Beach and Quaywest Splashdown Water Park
Close to Paignton, Devon is the long, sandy stretch of Goodrington Sands. With a Seaside Award, safe swimming conditions and loads of great activities, this…
Churston Golf Club

Brixham

Welcome to Churston Golf Club, I doubt you will find a golf course in the south west in a more idyllic location or in better condition then Churston. It sits proudly overlooking Torbay running east to west from Churston to Brixham.
Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry

Paignton

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…
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust

Preston, Paignton

We are a local, independent charity dedicated to caring for over 1750 acres of this beautiful bay. If you can see it, walk it, climb it, or picnic on it you are enjoying the Trust’s hard work right now!
Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Cockington…
Leisure 2000

Paignton

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 manchines with jackpots of up to £500!
Ashleys Fishing Trips

Paignton

A 2 hour mackerel fishing trip - searching the local waters onboard the 'Boy Richard'.
Occombe Farm Cookery School

Paignton

Your chance to learn cooking techniques and recipes using the very best in local Geopark produce.
Broadsands Beach Paignton

Paignton

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.
Palace Theatre Paignton

Paignton

Welcome to The Palace Theatre... the true community theatre for Torbay, in the heart of Paignton.

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Geoplay Park Paignton

Paignton

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…
Paignton Sailing Club

Paignton

Paignton Sailing Club is predominantly a dinghy racing club and is host to the Torbay Spring and Autumn Regattas.

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