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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. 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

    Address

    Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

    Telephone

    01803 525723

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Course

    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.

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

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  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

    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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  3. Fairy Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DG

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    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.

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

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  4. 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

    Address

    Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LF

    Telephone

    01803 328750

    Type

    Type:

    Railway

    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.

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  5. Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LX

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    East of Torquay lies Babbacombe Beach. A beautiful arc of shingle beach, this unspoilt coastline is a haven of tranquillity, gorgeous views and calm, clean waters where you can relax and soak up the atmosphere.

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site
  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 3Fall, the newest ride at Splashdown Quaywest!
    Ariel shot of Quaywest.
    Ariel view of the UK's Largest Outdoor Waterpark, Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton, Devon.
    A rider on Kamakazi looking over the beach
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    3Fall, the newest ride at Splashdown Quaywest!
    Ariel shot of Quaywest.
    Ariel view of the UK's Largest Outdoor Waterpark, Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton, Devon.
    A rider on Kamakazi looking over the beach
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton

    Address

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    +44 01803 555550

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park/Playground

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2025to7 Sept 2025

    The largest outdoor waterpark is BIGGER than ever! Enjoy new additions 3Fall, a thrilling 3-lane headfirst slide, and explore Shipwreck Island, an aquaplay paradise for kids under 12!
    Get ready for an unforgettable day at the largest outdoor…

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Group discounts available for groups 10+ For best rates book at least 24 hours in advance. Online booking facility or call 01803 555550

    Key Features

    • Groups

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

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803555872

    Type

    Type:

    Steam Railway

    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. We are open mid April right through to November…

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None

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