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Torbay and the English Riviera is the perfect place for school groups to visit, especially with so many educational opportunities provided by the English Riviera Geopark. There's also a wealth of activities that can be enjoyed, from water sports to walking and all in a stunning seaside setting.

Warren Barn, a converted linhay and threshing barn in Cockington Country Park, that sleeps 46. The barn has a wood burner with large communal area for group meals, two large dormitories and two smaller bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large outside courtyard area with a campfire and pizza oven. It's a fantastic place for school groups to stay, especially as its surrounded by 450 acres of country park and within walking distance to the beach.

Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre in Brixham offers both residential and non-residential activities and is housed in stunning building on the edge of Brixham harbour. Accommodating all types of client groups (although the majority of groups of year five and six primary schools) the centre can sleep up to 60 children/young people, with additional space for up to 21 staff/leaders.

With an understandable water sports focus, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, raft building, powerboating, dinghy and yacht sailing are all available directly from the centre. Other popular activities include coasteering, a high-ropes course, rock climbing, caving, moorland walking and orienteering. Various teambuilding activities are also available in the centre itself, as well as a climbing wall and bouldering wall.

Barton Hall Activity Centre in Torquay is run by PGL and offers school trips with a difference. Their ethos is to use the outdoors to deliver unforgettable learning experiences for both primary and secondary school groups and activities include abseiling, quad biking, orienteering, canoeing, buggy building and archery. The site also features a heated outdoor swimming pool, a lake for water sports and even a dry ski slope. They can cater for everything your school group may be looking for, from multi-activities courses to revision weekends and sports activities to personal development and year group bonding.

The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark is a perfect educational focus for any school visit and there are various resources for teachers on the website. The teaching materials include The Geohazards (Key Stage 3) and Places and Journeys (Key Stages 1 and 2). The website is also packed with other ideas for exploring the stunning natural heritage of the English Riviera, from coasteering to "catch and cook" workshops.

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For groups looking for a warm welcome, Torquay, Babbacombe, Cockington, Paignton and Brixham have it all. The English Riviera is a fantastic year-round destination for a group holiday.
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For groups looking for a warm welcome, a great choice of group accommodation in Devon and a wealth of friendly group attractions and facilities, Torquay, Cockington, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham has it all. The fact is the English Riviera is a fantastic year-round destination for a group holiday in Devon.
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For groups of all sizes looking for the perfect holiday spot, Devon’s English Riviera really fits the bill with a huge range of attractions ideally suited to your needs. You’ll receive a warm welcome at our world-class attractions
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If you're travelling to the English Riviera with a group, one of the first things to do as the organiser is find somewhere large enough to accommodate your group, making sure it has all the facilities that your guests will need during their stay.

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Reach Outdoors

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The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

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01803 524950

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Goodrington Sands, Paignton

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Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are an Award winning outdoor activity company and are here to make your visit to the English Riviera one to remember. We provide Coasteering, Kayak and Stand…

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Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors

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The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

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01803 524950

info@reach-outdoors.com

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Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

Goodrington Sands, Paignton

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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…

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Paignton Zoo

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Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

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01803 697500

paigntonzoo@wildplanettrust.org.uk

Paignton

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VISIT PAIGNTON ZOO FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OUT…
With thousands of astonishing animals amid 80 acres of glorious gardens, Paignton Zoo offers a fantastic day out in South Devon!
Discover gorillas, orangutans, giraffes, tigers, red pandas, and rhinos as…

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Golden Hind Museum Ship

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The Quayside, Brixham Harbour, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

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+ 44 01803 856223

crew@goldenhind.co.uk

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Price £6.95 to £24.95 Per Ticket

Brixham

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The Golden Hind at Brixham, Devon is a full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The Ship has been a feature of picturesque Brixham harbour for over fifty years, entertaining and educating thousands of visitors…

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Coleton Fishacre

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Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

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01803 843235

coletonfishacre@nationaltrust.org.uk

Kingswear, Dartmouth

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At the country home of the D’Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere…

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Western Lady Ferry

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

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01803 293797

westernladyferry@dsrrb.co.uk

Torquay Harbour, Torquay

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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…

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The Little Theatre Torquay

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St Marks Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EL

Telephone
01803 299330

boxoffice@toadslittletheatre.co.uk

Torquay

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If you're after a quirky theatre venue, then the Little Theatre is the place to be! Situated in a converted church in the leafy Meadfoot district of Torquay, the theatre provides an intimate atmosphere to view all the best in shows, plays, musicals…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

Cockington Village and Country Park

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Cockington Village, Cockington, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6XA

Telephone
01803 520022

info@countryside-trust.org.uk

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Free

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
Cockington is a quintessentially English village with Saxon origins which attracts many thousands of visitors each year. Some of the quaint thatched cottages and buildings in the chocolate box…

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Fawlty Tours walking experience

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Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay, TQ2 5JG

Telephone
07414 777606

guide@englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk

Torquay

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THE FAWLTY TOURS WALKING EXPERIENCE
One of the greatest British sitcoms of all time was set in Torquay!
Fawlty Towers was and remains Comedy Gold. 50 years ago the British public were introduced to Basil, Sybil, Manuel & Polly and we took…

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