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ur Ceilidh Barn dance is back! Join professional caller Jeremy as he leads fun and lively dances…
🎸🔥 This Ain’t Texas Festival brings the heart of Nashville to the UK! Get ready for boot-stompin’…
This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival. Walking, wine and cheese – what’s not…
Paignton Open for Single Handers (POSH) was founded in 2012 as a replacement for our Spring Regatta…
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show…
🔥 New look. Same fire. All Tina. 🔥 Get ready for an unforgettable night as Tina Live – The Tina…
This totally traffic-free venue is the perfect way for anyone to start in the sport of triathlon,…
Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer…
Join us at Paignton Library for a fun children's party. Popular party music, dress up and play…
One Night Only through the decades (Curledge Street Academy) March 30 @ 18:00 to 19:30 £5 Curledge…
The Doobie Experience is the UK’s ultimate tribute to the legendary Doobie Brothers, delivering a…
THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL Turn an ordinary beach walk into a…
Fireball Open Meeting Paignton SC is looking forward to hosting a combined open meeting for…
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through…
Join Hengittaa Candle makers for this one off candle making workshop at Paignton Library. Ages 14+
Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea - An afternoon of treats and intrigue! Join Moonstone Theatre Company…
The Donut Duathlon takes advantage of the Torbay Velopark to offer a fast, flat and completely…
The Gooseberry Pie Fair is a village fair with a lot of history, dating back over 150 years. The…
A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved…
Jekyll and Hyde: A very sensible farce! Step into the shadowy, fog-drenched streets of Victorian…
WALLEN and COMBS – Two Modern Country Icons… One Spectacular Live Concert! Get ready for a night…
The BIG VW Camp Out is the ultimate weekend getaway for Volkswagen lovers! Join a community of VW…
🎪 Welcome to FamFest Live – The Ultimate Family Festival Experience! 🎉 ❤️ Kids Go Free (Under…
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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 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LSTelephone
01803 520022Goodrington, Paignton
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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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Type:
Animals & Nature
Dates
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- 1 Mar 2026to23 Dec 2026
Address
Sandridge Barton, Waddeton Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6RLStoke Gabriel, Totnes
Dates
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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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Type:
Unique Experience
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EUTelephone
01803 697500Paignton
Dates
- 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 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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…Type
Type:
Snooker, Billiards and Pool
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Brixham
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Lupton Trust was formed by a group of local people to breathe life back into Lupton House – an old empty school, gardens and woods in Brixham. By pooling the communities’ enthusiasm, skills, expertise and knowledge to deliver a space for the…
Type
Type:
Historic House/Palace
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
8 Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AFPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Pop down to Riviera Slots on Torbay Road to try your luck with the huge selection of games to choose from. The air conditioned family arcade has redemption prizes, video games, pushers and cranes
Type
Type:
Amusement Parks and Arcades
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Goodrington Park is home to several attractions including a small quad bike track.
Type
Type:
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Address
Cliff Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DHPaignton
Roundham Head, Paignton, Devon is at the top of the cliff with beautiful parkland and spectacular views out to sea all round – see if you can spot the charming Spitfire Garden.
Suggested Walk - Roundham Head - 0.9 miles (1.4 km) - North Quay,…
Type
Type:
Historic Garden
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 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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Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
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