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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. Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay' Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay' Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Address

    3 Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BB

    Telephone

    01803 298779

    Price

    Price £5.95 to £7.95 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 

    Torquay's Dinosaur World is an fun interactive indoor exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! There are a host of scaled and full size models set in realistic scenes accompanied by exciting information. There…

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Establishment Features

    • Dog Friendly
    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

    Price

    Price £5.95 to £7.95 Per Ticket

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

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803555872

    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. The stunning Train of Lights and famous Santa…

    Type

    Type:

    Steam Railway

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None

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  3. Woodlands at Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

    Telephone

    01803 882619

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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

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  4. Fire-breathing dragon at Babbacombe Model Village
    City Scene at Babbacombe Model Village
    Globe Theatre and Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
    Housing Estate at Babbacombe Model Village
    Mythical Kingdom, Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, Devon
    The Lake at Babbacombe Model Village
    Crazy Golf at Babbacombe Model Village
    Replica of Royal Bath Crescent
    Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
    Train at Babbacombe Model Village
    Fire-breathing dragon at Babbacombe Model Village
    City Scene at Babbacombe Model Village
    Globe Theatre and Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
    Housing Estate at Babbacombe Model Village
    Mythical Kingdom, Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, Devon
    The Lake at Babbacombe Model Village
    Crazy Golf at Babbacombe Model Village
    Replica of Royal Bath Crescent
    Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
    Train at Babbacombe Model Village

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Feel like a giant as you step through the small entrance and the vast miniature world opens up before you. Explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of uniquely hand-crafted model scenes, vehicles & people.

    The Model Village is…

    Type

    Type:

    Model/Miniature Village

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Pre-booking advisable.

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  5. 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…

    Type

    Type:

    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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  6. Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors

    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 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…

    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. Fairy Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DG

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    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.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

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  8. 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

    Dates

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 293797

    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…

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

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  9. 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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

    Telephone

    01803 525723

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

    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.

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Course

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

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