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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.- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.
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- 15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
Address
Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803555872Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
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…
Type
Type:
Steam Railway
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EUTelephone
01803 697500Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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…
Type
Type:
Zoo
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.
Type
Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9APTelephone
01803 882619Brixham
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
You may be surprised to know there are woodlands on this well-known headland - almost 20 acres of it! With large footpaths and good visibility between trees, the woods at Berry Head Nature Reserve is an ideal place to allow young children and dogs…
Type
Type:
Parkland/Woodland Garden
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Booking Kiosk, The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AWTelephone
01803 882811Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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…Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.
Type
Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JFTelephone
+441803 215136Torquay
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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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Type:
Cave
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site - Chargable
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.
Type
Type:
Beach
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9APTelephone
01803 882619Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Berry Head National Nature Reserve guards the southern half of Tor Bay. One of the main gateways to the English Riviera Global Geopark, it is an internationally-acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history, with…
Type
Type:
Animals & Nature
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