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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. Take a look at some of our indoor attractions near you during your stay.

Torquay and Babbacombe Indoor Attractions

Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top prehistoric Stone Age caves with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. Bygones is an authentic life-size Victorian street with 3 fascinating floors of pure nostalgia as well as a cosy themed cafe.

Waves Leisure Pool at the Riviera Centre in Torquay is a wonderfully warm fun pool with wave machine, flume and water activity centre with fully qualified lifeguards. You can also swim at Torbay Leisure Centre in Paignton and Admiral Swimming Pool, Brixham. Cockington Court is a vibrant, working craft centre set within the beautiful 18th century manor house of Cockington Court with delightful tearooms.

Torquay Museum has some really fascinating exhibits plus a permanent Agatha Christie Gallery. Another must-visit is 800-year-old Torre Abbey on the seafront in Torquay with its galleries, tropical glasshouses and a full year-round events programme.

AMF Bowling has a brilliant Ten Pin Bowling Centre with 21 lanes, amusements and food and drink on offer.

Paignton Indoor Attractions

Paignton Pier is a magnificent structure where you’ll find a huge range of indoor fun and games whilst enjoying the breathtaking sea views.

Visit world-renowned Paignton Zoo with its acres of gardens, huge numbers of exotic species and extensive indoor options including covered boardwalks, reptile tropics, desert glasshouse, undercover bird show, indoor play areas and spacious restaurant.

The Steam Train - A ‘must-do’ is the delightful steam train that runs from Paignton to Kingswear along the stunning English Riviera coastline. You can also cross to Dartmouth on the ferry and jump aboard a covered riverboat up the Dart to visit Agatha Christie’s magnificent riverside residence at Greenway (now National Trust).

Brixham Indoor Attractions

Agatha Christie’s Greenway – tour the fascinating holiday home of the Queen of Crime at Greenway near Brixham (now National Trust). Coleton Fishacre, the stunning arts and crafts home of the D’Oyly Carte family has a stunning Art Deco interior and will waft you back to the Jazz Age. It’s now National Trust.

Brixham Heritage Museum provides an intriguing place to visit with a rich collection of exhibits relating to Brixham's fishing industry including many maritime models and other local archaeological finds relating to the Napoleonic fort at Berry Head. The whole family will love the reconstructed Victorian parlour, nursery and model of the railway station. Brixham Battery Heritage Centre is a fascinating wartime museum where you are positively encouraged to touch the exhibits and where historic fighter planes hang ‘dog-fight-like’ from the ceilings.

Brixham Fish Market Tours

You’ll need to book and get up early for the renowned 6am fish market tours where you see the auction in action and then enjoy a delicious fish breakfast at Rockfish.

Visit the Theatre

Torquay has a vibrant theatre scene with a huge choice of glamorous shows, concerts, plays, musicals, ballets and comedies offering you top West End performances and the best of local am-dram. There are three theatres in Torquay including the Princess Theatre, which attracts the very best of the national touring shows plus The Little Theatre, homes of TOADS Theatre Company and historic Babbacombe Theatre with its wonderful musical variety shows and top visiting acts. Paignton’s Palace Theatre and Brixham Theatre also have some great shows and visiting acts.

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28 Jan 2026to18 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Torre Abbey

Address

The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

Telephone
+44 01803 293593

torreabbeyenquiries@torbay.gov.uk

Torquay

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28 Jan 2026to18 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
Come and enjoy a visit exploring Torbay's most historic building, garden and impressive displays, world-class collections and exhibitions, complemented by modern amenities and special accessibility…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
National Trust - Greenway

Address

Greenway Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES

Telephone
01803 843235

greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk

Brixham

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Agatha Christie described Greenway as “the loveliest place in the world”. It was here that she had her holiday home, on the banks of the River Dart. With a long history dating back to the 1490s, the house still retains features added by all…

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Brixham Battery Museum

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Fishcombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BX

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07933793683

enquiries@brixhambattery.org

Brixham

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Not only does Battery Gardens boast one of the most panoramic views in the bay, it is also a Scheduled Monument. The history of the site dates back to the 1580's but it was most significantly used as a World War II Emergency Coastal Defence Battery.…

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Agatha Christie Mile

Address

Torquay Seafront, (starting points: Grand or Imperial Hotels), Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

Telephone
01803 211211

holiday@englishriviera.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Drift back into the style and opulence of the Jazz Age as you retrace the steps of the world’s best-selling author along Torquay’s seafront.

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1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

Seashore Centre

Address

Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LS

info@reach-outdoors.com

Goodrington, Paignton

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1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

The Seashore Centre is a great base from which to explore Torbay’s stunning marine environment and discover more about local wildlife and the Geopark.

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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Babbacombe Theatre

Address

Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

Telephone
01803 328385

info@babbacombe-theatre.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

An asset to the English Riviera for over eighty years Babbacombe Theatre is renowned for wowing audiences with their highly acclaimed family variety shows, most especially since 1986 when Matpro Limited took over the venue.
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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Devon's Top Attractions

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Devon Wide, EX4 8JN

Telephone
01392 201227

info@devonstopattractions.co.uk

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Everything you need for a great day out in Devon is here at Devon’s Top Attractions, with over 40 top quality visitor attractions to choose from, all annually inspected and approved and all waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. Take a look at their…

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Brixham Escape Rooms

Address

43 Bolton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BZ

Telephone
07873 565765

bookings@brixhamescaperooms.co.uk

Brixham

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

After years of daring voyages, you and your crew have amassed a treasure trove of riches. But beware – your notorious captain, the fearsome Minty Badger, guards the loot with an iron will. Minty’s only weakness is a daily hair and facial treatment…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Leisure Pool at the Riviera International Centre

Address

Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, DEVON, TQ2 5LZ

Telephone
+44 (0)1803 299992

Torquay

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

There is something for everyone in our impressive leisure pool. Whether it’s our Swim England swimming lessons or just a casual swim, there are activities for all.
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Waves leisure pool
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