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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. Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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
  2. 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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 882811

    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…

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    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

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  3. 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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NE

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    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.

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    Beach

  4. 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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441803 215136

    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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    Cave

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site - Chargable

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    Web Site

  5. Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay, SUP
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay, SUP

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DD

    Telephone

    01803 912963

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    When we think about it, what epitomises Torbay is the view from the sea. We are overwhelmed by the sheer beauty and grandeur of the beautiful place we live in – and the geological history of what makes Torbay the stupendous coastal adventure…

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    Type:

    Kayaking

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  6. 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
    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

    Add Paignton Zoo to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  7. 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

  8. Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
    Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    15 Feb 2026to23 Feb 2026

    Address

    Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LF

    Telephone

    01803 328750

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    15 Feb 2026to23 Feb 2026

    Built in 1926, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has shuttled hundreds of thousands of holiday makers to and from Oddicombe Beach in over 90 years of service.

    Type

    Type:

    Railway

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    Web Site

  9. Fishcombe Cove

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8RB

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Fishcombe Cove is ideal if you want to escape the crowds. Situated along the coast from Brixham, this small shingle beach is a quiet, peaceful little cove protected on all sides by tall red cliffs.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
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