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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. Inside Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Shell on fire, Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Family inside Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Prehistoric Humans being shown in Kents Cavern Caves
    The Face, Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Tour of Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Inside Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Shell on fire, Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Family inside Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Prehistoric Humans being shown in Kents Cavern Caves
    The Face, Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Tour of Kents Cavern Caves, Torquay
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon
    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF

    Telephone

    +441803 215136

    Type

    Type:

    Cave

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Explore underground at Europe’s top Stone Age cave, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Our entertaining guides will take you on an underground adventure in the Stone Age home to Britain’s…

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    • Facilities for children

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site - Chargable

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  2. Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
    Dart Venturer crossing the Bay from Brixham to Torquay for the Western Lady Ferry service.
    Dittisham Princess on the Western lady Ferry service across the Bay
    Dart Venturer embarking passengers at Fish Quay, Brixham
    Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
    Dart Venturer crossing the Bay from Brixham to Torquay for the Western Lady Ferry service.
    Dittisham Princess on the Western lady Ferry service across the Bay
    Dart Venturer embarking passengers at Fish Quay, Brixham

    Address

    6 Vaughan Road, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

    Telephone

    01803 293797

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Torquay Harbour, Torquay

    Dates

    The Western Lady Ferry Service has been operating an excellent ferry service between Torquay and Brixham for over 75 years.

    The 30 minute ferry ride across the Bay to Brixham and returning to Torquay is a stress-free, delightful way to view Torbay…

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  3. Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    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…

    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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  4. Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton walking bridge
    Geoplay Park sand, Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton kids swing
    Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton walking bridge
    Geoplay Park sand, Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton kids swing

    Address

    Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG

    Telephone

    01803 207797

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park/Playground

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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…

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  5. Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Aerial view Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Aerial view Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NE

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    This delectable beach is part of the English Riviera and it lives up to its name with its stunning sands, views and sunshine. This is the main beach for Torquay, being popular with holidaymakers from the surrounding hotels, day visitors and locals.

  6. Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
    Dartmouth Ferry, Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
    Greenway House, Nr Dartmouth, Devon
    Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
    Dartmouth Ferry, Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
    Greenway House, Nr Dartmouth, Devon

    Address

    Booking Kiosk, The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

    Telephone

    01803 882811

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises offer a wide range of family trips - Visit Agatha Christie's Greenway House from Dartmouth with Greenway Ferries
    Overlooking some of the most stunning views of the river Dart stands the home of Agatha Christie – the…

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

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  7. 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

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    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…

    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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  8. English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Princess Gardens, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

    Telephone

    0115 967 9991

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Funfair

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2025to30 Sept 2025

    Soaring high over the beautiful harbor in the heart of the English Riviera at Torquay, the wheel is situated within the famous Pavilion Gardens, next to The Princess Theatre, enjoying amazing views of the town and harbour.

    A birds eye view of the…

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

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  9. Dartmouth Day Cruise departs Torquay and Brixham to Dartmouth, Devon
    Dartmouth Day Cruise departs Torquay and Brixham to Dartmouth, Devon

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

    Telephone

    01803 293797

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025

    Dartmouth Day Cruise - an exciting day adventure to the lovely historic Port of Dartmouth. 

    This is an all day excursion cruising along the South Devon coastline taking in views of Berry Head and Coleton Fishacre before passing the Daymark at…

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