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  1. 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.
  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. English Riviera Attractions
    There's a huge choice of attractions in the Bay including renowned caverns, a model village, a steam train, a zoo, a huge waterpark, Agatha Christie’s famous riverside home and more.
  4. Indoor Attractions
    Devon’s beautiful English Riviera with its popular resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham has quite a renowned micro`climate and a very sheltered Bay, great for all types of outdoor fun. If the weather should be unsettled or chilly though, then the English Riviera offers probably the biggest and most exciting collection of indoor attractions and activities you’ll find.
  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. History & Heritage
    The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.

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  1. Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
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    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Slender tailed meerkat in sunshine, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo
    Ring tailed lemurs, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Black rhino, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Komodo dragon, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
    Peacock
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Slender tailed meerkat in sunshine, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo
    Ring tailed lemurs, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Black rhino, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
    Komodo dragon, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    VISIT PAIGNTON ZOO FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OUT…
    With thousands of astonishing animals amid 80 acres of glorious gardens, Paignton Zoo offers a fantastic day out in South Devon!

    Discover gorillas, orangutans, giraffes, tigers, red pandas, and rhinos as…

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    Type:

    Zoo

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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  2. Fairy Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DG

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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

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  3. Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
    Train of Lights
    Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
    Train of Lights

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

    Address

    Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF

    Telephone

    01803555872

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

    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. The stunning Train of Lights and famous Santa…

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    Type:

    Steam Railway

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None

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  4. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AJ

    Telephone

    01803 851806

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Along the coast from the busy fishing harbour of Brixham is Shoalstone Beach. This isn’t just a shingle beach, but has a sea water swimming pool too, so still plenty of activities to keep everyone happy.

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    Type:

    Beach

  5. The Rhinos at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Friendly gorilla at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Over the bridge at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Will it be a hole in one at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Course at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    The Rhinos at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Friendly gorilla at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Over the bridge at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Will it be a hole in one at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Course at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

    Telephone

    01803 525723

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    18 Hole Jungle themed adventure golf course. Wind your way through the jungle using your golf skill as you encounter tigers, gorillas, chimps and snakes among many other jungle creatures.

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    Type:

    Golf Course

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

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  6. Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are an Award winning outdoor activity company and are here to make your visit to the English Riviera one to remember. We provide Coasteering, Kayak and Stand…

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    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age: 8 Years

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups
    • Cater for school groups - We can provide adventure activity days for youth groups, with activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, coasteering, archery, bushcraft and more! We offer preferential youth group rates.
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

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  7. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4TS

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    If you’re looking for a quiet haven to spend the day, Maidencombe Beach is the perfect retreat. Far removed from amusement arcades and water parks, Maidencombe Beach is about one thing: relaxing.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

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  8. Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Mini Quad Bike, Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Mini Quad Bike, Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    07887 887543

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Goodrington Park is home to several attractions including a small quad bike track.

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

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  9. Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Explore the natural beauty of the Torbay coastline from the unique viewpoint of a kayak or paddle board with Reach Outdoors. With a range of sessions available for all abilities, from age 8 upwards, the Reach team offer introductory 2 - 3 hour…

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age: 8 Years

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups
    • Cater for school groups - We can provide adventure activity days for youth groups, with activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, coasteering, archery, bushcraft and more! We offer preferential youth group rates.
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Add Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors to your Itinerary

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