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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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21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

England's Seafood FEAST

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Various Locations throughout, the English Riviera, Devon, TQ2 5JG

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01803 211211

enquiries@englishrivierabid.co.uk

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21 Sept 2026to4 Oct 2026

ENGLAND'S SEAFOOD FEAST - Save the dates: 26th September – 12th October 2025
Dive into England’s Seafood FEAST on the English Riviera
For seafood lovers, there’s no better place to be this autumn than England’s Seafood FEAST, a two-week…

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28 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026

Cowes Powerboat Festival

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Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

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+44 (0)1983 290558

lauralevi535@gmail.com

Torquay

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28 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026

There will be a "re-fuelling stop" in Torquay with the race treated as two legs. This is great news as the boats will enter Torquay Marina and probably moor up on Haldon Pier before the return leg to Cowes.
Powerboat P1, the international marine…

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7 Mar 2026

The Big Tackle

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

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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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9 June 2026
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10 June 2026

NEW - Simon Akeroyd’s Tree-mendous garden walk

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Cockington Visitor Centre, Cockington Village, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA

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01803 211211

Torquay

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9 June 2026
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10 June 2026

THIS EVENT IS PART OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA WALKING FESTIVAL
Would you like to find out more about the wonderful world of trees?
Join renowned gardener and best selling author Simon Akeroyd for a gentle walk around the 1,000 year old parkland at…

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20 July 2026to31 July 2026

Fireball World and National Championships

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

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01858 880763

Torquay

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20 July 2026to31 July 2026

The Royal Torbay Yacht Club are pleased to announce that the Fireball World Championship will be held in Torquay in July 2026
Torquay offers a spectacular venue with racing taking place on some of the finest sailing waters in the world. Torbay is…

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1 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

Fawlty Tours walking experience

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

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07414 777606

guide@englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk

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Price £15.00 Per Ticket

Torquay

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1 Feb 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

The Greatest British Sitcom of All Time Was Set in Torquay!
Celebrate the story of Fawlty Towers, its characters and the actors, whilst remembering the funniest moments from this timeless British comedy classic. This tour is one of the best things…

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8 May 2026to10 May 2026

Paignton Open for Single Handed Dinghies (POSH)

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The South Quay, Paignton Harbour, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DT

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01803 525817

sailing@paigntonsailingclub.co.uk

Paignton

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8 May 2026to10 May 2026

Paignton Open for Single Handers (POSH) was founded in 2012 as a replacement for our Spring Regatta. This unique format appeals to a range of high-performance single-handed dinghies and has been adopted by many as a class open meeting. The regatta…

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5 July 2026Open 07:00 - 11:00

English Riviera Swim

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Torre Abbey Sands Torquay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NE

Telephone
07866 567 894

enquiries@sportivaevents.co.uk

Torquay

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5 July 2026Open 07:00 - 11:00

Join us for the thrilling English Riviera Swim at beautiful Torre Abbey Sands. This exciting event is part of the renowned English Riviera Triathlon and offers participants three fantastic race distances: a challenging 3000m swim, a competitive…

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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

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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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