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The English Riviera

  1. Language Schools & Hostels
    With more than a dozen accredited International English Language Schools for adults and teenagers to choose from, learning English in Devon is an opportunity to stay in some of the most beautiful seaside locations in England and improve your English language skills amongst very welcoming local Devon people, not just in the classroom.
  2. Cookery Schools
    Foodie lovers are going to be in heaven when visiting South Devon and the English Riviera, with plenty of tasty treats on offer from both the land and sea. Should you wish to pick up some top cookery tips from some talented local chefs, then there are plenty of courses and classes available in the region.
  3. Group Operators
    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.
  4. Group Accommodation
    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.
  5. Group Attractions
    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
  6. Coach Holidays
    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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    1. PGL, Torquay, Devon by night
      PGL, Torquay, Devon by night
      Skyadd at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Rowing fun at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Outdoor pool at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Dry ski slope, PGL Barton Hall, Torquay, Devon
      Archery at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      All set up ready to go at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      Meal time at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      Dining room at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      PGL, Torquay, Devon
      PGL, Torquay, Devon by night
      Skyadd at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Rowing fun at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Outdoor pool at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Dry ski slope, PGL Barton Hall, Torquay, Devon
      Archery at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      All set up ready to go at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      Meal time at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      Dining room at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      PGL, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      PGL Barton Hall, Kingskerswell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JY

      Telephone

      0333 3212114

      Type

      Type:

      Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to29 Oct 2025

      Barton Hall, set in 46 acres of the English Riviera, offers families an unforgettable school holiday adventure! Devon's warm climate, the great activities on offer and Barton’s beautiful, outdoor heated pool have consistently made Barton Hall one of…

    2. Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay, Devon
      Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, Cockington Village, Cockington, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6XA

      Telephone

      01803 520022

      Price

      Free

      Type

      Type:

      Country Park/Nature Reserve

      Cockington, TORQUAY

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025

      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…

      Price

      Free
    3. Raptor RIB Ride in Torbay, English Riviera
      Raptor RIB Ride in Torbay, English Riviera
      Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay, Torbay.  Looking for wildlife.
      Dolphin jumping in Torbay, English Riviera.
      Children having fun on Coastal Boat Tour, Torbay.
      Coastal Boat Tour leaving Torquay with customers.
      Dolphins very close to Torquay Watersports rib, Torquay, Devon
      Take in the local sights with Torquay Watersports
      Ride next to the dolphins with Torquay Watersports
      Rib ride at Torquay Watersports
      Dolphins close to Torquay Watersports rib, Torquay, Devon
      Raptor RIB Ride in Torbay, English Riviera
      Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay, Torbay.  Looking for wildlife.
      Dolphin jumping in Torbay, English Riviera.
      Children having fun on Coastal Boat Tour, Torbay.
      Coastal Boat Tour leaving Torquay with customers.
      Dolphins very close to Torquay Watersports rib, Torquay, Devon
      Take in the local sights with Torquay Watersports
      Ride next to the dolphins with Torquay Watersports
      Rib ride at Torquay Watersports
      Dolphins close to Torquay Watersports rib, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      MDL Marina, Vaughan Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

      Telephone

      01803 362122

      Type

      Type:

      Watersports Centre

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Torquay Watersports offers various ways to get out on the water and have some fun.

      Our award winning vessel Raptor offers a 30 minute high speed trip around the bay and is the ultimate RIB Ride.
      Want something more leisurely? Then our 1 hour or 90…

    4. The Little Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      The Little Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      The Little Theatre in Torquay, Devon
      The Little Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      The Little Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      The Little Theatre in Torquay, Devon
      The Little Theatre, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      St Marks Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EL

      Telephone

      01803 299330

      Type

      Type:

      Performance Venue

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      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…

    5. Occombe Goat, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Occombe Goat, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Guinea pig, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Indoor play, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Slide, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Indoor play, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Goat at Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Occombe Goat, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Guinea pig, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Indoor play, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Slide, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Indoor play, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Goat at Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon

      Address

      Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN

      Telephone

      01803 696250

      Type

      Type:

      Farm

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Occombe Farm is a mix of visitor attraction with indoor and outdoor play, animal encounters barn and animal paddocks trail; a farm shop and a farm cafe.
      Occombe Farm Park & Play is Torbay’s newest family visitor attraction. Cuddle the cutest…

    6. A man with a young boy sitting on his shoulders,  standing on the South West Coast Path with Thatchers Rock, Torquay, and the sea in the background. E
      A man with a young boy sitting on his shoulders,  standing on the South West Coast Path with Thatchers Rock, Torquay, and the sea in the background. E

      Address

      Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Telephone

      0844 474 2233

      Type

      Type:

      Environmental Attraction

      Torquay

      Dates

      In 2007 the English Riviera was designated a Global Geopark and is one of just 7 sites in the UK and Ireland to hold this special status.

    7. Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Musuem, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Agatha Christie books for sale at Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Musuem, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Agatha Christie books for sale at Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HG

      Telephone

      +44 01803 293975

      Price

      Price Free to £10.00 Per Ticket

      Type

      Type:

      Museum

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      29 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

      Travel back through 400 million years of time at Torquay Museum – a hands-on family-friendly visitor attraction, with lots to see and do for children and adults alike. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. 

      Price

      Price Free to £10.00 Per Ticket
    8. Torre Abbey
      Torre Abbey
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Group Tour, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Aerial Shot, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torre Abbey
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Outside, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Group Tour, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Aerial Shot, Torre Abbey, Devon
      Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

      Telephone

      +44 01803 293593

      Type

      Type:

      Abbey/Priory

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      28 Jan 2025to18 Dec 2025Various 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…

    9. Fire-breathing dragon at Babbacombe Model Village
      Fire-breathing dragon at Babbacombe Model Village
      City Scene at Babbacombe Model Village
      Globe Theatre and Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
      Housing Estate at Babbacombe Model Village
      Mythical Kingdom, Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, Devon
      The Lake at Babbacombe Model Village
      Crazy Golf at Babbacombe Model Village
      Replica of Royal Bath Crescent
      Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
      Train at Babbacombe Model Village
      Fire-breathing dragon at Babbacombe Model Village
      City Scene at Babbacombe Model Village
      Globe Theatre and Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
      Housing Estate at Babbacombe Model Village
      Mythical Kingdom, Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, Devon
      The Lake at Babbacombe Model Village
      Crazy Golf at Babbacombe Model Village
      Replica of Royal Bath Crescent
      Summer Illuminations at Babbacombe Model Village
      Train at Babbacombe Model Village

      Address

      Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LA

      Type

      Type:

      Model/Miniature Village

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Feel like a giant as you step through the small entrance and the vast miniature world opens up before you. Explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of uniquely hand-crafted model scenes, vehicles & people.

      The Model Village is…

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