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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. 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

    Dates

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

    Address

    Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG

    Telephone

    01803 207797

    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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    Type:

    Adventure Park/Playground

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  2. Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

    Telephone

    +44 01803 326108

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Wander back in time, starting towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit our authentic life-size Victorian Street, see the Blacksmith hard at work, smell the treats of the Sweetshop, listen to the hustle and bustle of Victorian life. Imagine…

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    History & Heritage

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Groups by arrangement.

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  3. Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
    Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
    Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
    Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DT

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Oyster Cove is an attractive beach which is very popular with local people. The beach is located along the South West Coast path to the south. At low tides there are many rock pools to explore.

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    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

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  4. 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.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

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  5. Pirates Bay adventure golf entrance in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf shipwreck in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf sea view in Paignton, Devon
    Pirate sat down at Pirates Bay adventure golf in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf water fountain in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf entrance in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf shipwreck in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf sea view in Paignton, Devon
    Pirate sat down at Pirates Bay adventure golf in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf water fountain in Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 22:00

    Address

    Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AD

    Telephone

    +44 01803 525723

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 22:00

    Experience the adventure of Pirates Bay Adventure Golf

    A landscaped, floodlit, 18 hole adventure golf course on Paignton seafront. It's great fun for all the family. Dodge cannonballs and evade the thieving pirates as you navigate the lush carpeted…

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    Type:

    Golf Course

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    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…

    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

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  7. 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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  8. PGL, ACTIVITIES, BARTON HALL, Torquay, Devon

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    Address

    Kingskerswell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JY

    Telephone

    01803 321400

    Torquay

    Dates

    A coastal retreat, at the heart of the English Riviera, Barton Hall adventure activity centre is a great location for groups in South Devon and the surrounding area. Within the grounds, we have all the adventure activities your group could want –…

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    Type:

    Dry Ski Slope

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  9. 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

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026to7 Sept 2026

    Address

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    +44 01803 555550

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026to7 Sept 2026

    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…

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park/Playground

    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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