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The mild climate in the English Riviera, Devon means there are plenty of opportunities to get out and get active all through the year. You’ll find a wide range of sports events to watch or take part in on land and sea.

Sailing and speed

The English Riviera is port of call for a long list of national sailing and powerboat championships. With literally hundreds of boats from around the UK turning up to race in our waters, you can often catch some of the action when you look out across the Bay. The coastpath and seafront of Torquay and Brixham, as well as Berry Head, all offer a great vantage point to watch the races. Or get out on the water yourself to get even closer.

As well as hosting national championships, we’ve also got our own special sailing events. The whole of Torquay goes into celebratory mode during the Torbay Royal Regatta. Or if vintage sailing boats catch your eye, go along to the Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Four wheel action

It might not quite be Formula 1, but the Pedal Car Grand Prix, held every year at Torre Abbey Gardens, Torquay, is a lot of fun. As well as the daredevil racing, there’s a bouncy castle, bric-a-brac stalls, live entertainment, and refreshments at this July fixture.

Four-legged action

The racecourses at Newton Abbot and Exeter are only a short drive or train ride away. Considered one of the country’s leading summer jumps courses, there are 19 thrilling races a year at Newton Abbot if you fancy a flutter. Or drive to Exeter Racecourse high on Haldon Hill. You’ll find races throughout the year, including the popular New Year’s Day meet. The course is the highest in the country at 850ft above sea level. Races have been taking place here for over 350 years and National Hunt champions including Desert Orchid and Best Mate have both started their career at the course.

Torquay football

Torquay has its own football club, Torquay United. Fondly known as the Gulls, the club currently plays in the National League. Head up to Plainmoor, Torquay to watch them and enjoy a pie or more at the Gulls Nest.

Put on your running shoes

The Torbay Half Marathon covers a traffic free course from Paignton to Torquay and back. Watch the annual spectacle or take part – there are prizes for a range of age categories as well as best fancy dress.

Boxing Day Dip

Every year, brave souls take to the water at Corbyn Head Beach in Torquay for the Boxing Day Dip. Organised by No.200 Squadron (Torquay) Air Training Corps, it’s a decidedly different way to work off the excesses of the day before.

Whether you want to be a spectator or get involved, check out the sports events taking place across Torbay.

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Cary Arms - The Agatha Christie Experience/Curated Stay

Address

The Cary Arms, Beach Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LX

Telephone
01803 327110

enquiries@caryarms.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Nov 2025to23 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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15 Feb 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times

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1 Nov 2026to23 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

The Agatha Christie Experience
A coastal escape inspired by the Queen of Crime
Step into the pages of history and mystery with a two-night literary escape on the English Riviera.
Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie — from the elegant…

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7 Mar 2026

The Big Tackle

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Torquay Rugby Club, Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NX

Telephone
01803 217632

events@rowcrofthospice.org.uk

Torquay

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7 Mar 2026

Grab your mates, and join Rowcroft Hospice’s annual event – The Big Tackle – on Saturday 7 March 2026. This fantastic flagship fundraising event is an epic eight-mile sponsored walk around Torquay, filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Not…

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Charity

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12 June 2026
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17 June 2026

Magical Musical Sunset Tour

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English Riviera Visitor Information Centre, 5 Vaughan Parade, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5JG

Telephone
01803 211211

TORQUAY

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12 June 2026
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17 June 2026

This event is part of the English Riviera Walking Festival.
Roll up for a truly pop-tastic experience!
Over the years, Torquay has been entertained by some of the greatest names in music, like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Bowie and…

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Guided Walk

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3 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026

RS500, 700 and 800 Nationals

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Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BG

Torquay

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3 Sept 2026to6 Sept 2026

RS500, 700 and 800 Nationals
(awaiting further details).

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Maritime

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13 Mar 2027to14 Mar 2027

Optimist Spring Championship

Address

Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BH

Telephone
01803 292006

admin@optimist.org.uk

Torquay

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13 Mar 2027to14 Mar 2027

Optimist Spring Championship
Torquay Harbour has close links with the leisure and tourism industry acting as a base for many boat trips and watersports. In addition to this, it remains a fully operational working harbour and bustling port.
The…

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5 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026

Solo National Championship

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Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BH

Torquay

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5 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026

Solo National Championship
Awaiting Further Information

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Sporting

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14 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026

RS200 National Championship

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Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BH

admin@royaltorbayyc.org.uk

Torquay

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14 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026

RS200 National Championship
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12 June 2026
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19 June 2026

South West Coast Path Adventure

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English Riviera Visitor Information Offfice, Vaughan Parade, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5JG

Telephone
01803 211211

TORQUAY

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12 June 2026
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19 June 2026

Follow one of the most beautiful sections of the South West Coast Path along the English Riviera coastline
We begin our adventure from Torquay Harbour, via Paignton Harbour to Broadsands for lunch on the beach. The afternoon section includes…

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Guided Walk

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14 June 2026

Shiver Me Timbers

Address

Youngs Park Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6BU

brian@windingpaths.uk

PAIGNTON

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14 June 2026

Take on the Shiver Me Timbers 8 mile trail event along the Coast Path in Torbay.
Your hunt for the Pirate King starts at the Bay of Goodrington, where ye head out across coastal trails, through woodlands across bays and coves, through a Grove and…

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Running

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