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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

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

Telephone
01803 327110

enquiries@caryarms.co.uk

Torquay

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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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11 July 2026to12 July 2026

Torbay Dinghy Regatta

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

events@rtyc.org

Torquay

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11 July 2026to12 July 2026

Torbay Dinghy Regatta 2026 - Racing for PY Dinghy and Junior Classes
The Royal Torbay Yacht Club will be hosting the 2026 Torbay Dinghy Regatta.
There will be approximately 50 sailing vessels of differing classes competing each day, departing…

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Sailing

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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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17 Mar 2026to19 May 2026Various Opening Times

Yoga in the Caves

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Kents Cavern, Cavern House, 91 Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JF

Telephone
01803 215136

91 Ilsham Road, Torquay

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17 Mar 2026to19 May 2026Various Opening Times

Allow yourself to completely relax with no distractions and just the gentle drip of water as background noise. As you drift off into your meditation, immerse yourself as your eyes follow the flow of the cave walls.
A mediation like no other, this…

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2 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026

Torbay Easter Hockey Festival

Address

Penwill Way, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JR

Telephone
01803 696264

torbayhockeyfestival@gmail.com

Paignton

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2 Apr 2026to6 Apr 2026

We are pleased to announce that you can now register interest for the 72nd festival taking place in 2024!
#TEHF24 will take place on Friday 29th March 2024 - Monday 1st April 2024, with the festival opening on the evening of Thursday 28th March.…

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22 May 2026to24 May 2026

Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta

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Brixham Yacht Club, Overgang Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AR

Telephone
07990 591126

info@brixhamheritagesailing.org.uk

Brixham

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22 May 2026to24 May 2026

The Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta has its roots in the Sailing Trawler races that have been held in Torbay since the early 1800’s. In 1914, King George V presented the Perpetual Challenge Cup also popularly known as the 'King George V Cup'

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20 June 2026

Brixham Trawler Race

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The Harbour, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9TH

Brixham

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20 June 2026

Skippers dress the boats with bunting and battle it out with two lap race around the Bay and fun and festivities on the quayside all raising money for local charities.
The winner is not always the first across the line as there is a very strict…

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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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