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English Riviera

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  1. Excursions, Day Trips & Tours
    The English Riviera is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark in South Devon. It is one of only eight in the UK and 140 in the world. A geopark is an area of globally recognised unique geological interest with fascinating landscape, coastlines and places.
  2. Boat Trips & Ferries
    Devon’s beautiful English Riviera is set within a sheltered bay with stunning coastal scenery. The rich geological landscape is so unique that it has received international recognition and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 8 in the UK and 140 in the world.
  3. Animals & Wildlife
    If you love animals and wildlife then Devon’s English Riviera has a host of attractions just for you. There are lots of places to explore that will create wonderful memories to take home.
  4. History & Heritage
    The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.
  5. Art & Culture
    Beyond the wilds and beauty of Tor Bay’s iconic coastline lies a vibrant arts and culture scene of unique museums, diverse theatres and creative festivals.
  6. Beaches
    The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, secluded coves, historic viaducts, elevated cliff tops, rockpools and wooded areas. And Devon’s famous English Riviera, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, is the perfect base to experience it all.
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    1. Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train at the entrance of Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train screens, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train at the entrance of Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train screens, Torquay, Devon
        1  Apr

      Address

      The Strand, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Telephone

      07980 269352

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to4 Nov 2025

      The Torquay Land Train is a fun way to get around Torquay for all ages! Further information can be found on www.torquaylandtrain.co.uk.

      Type

      Type:

      Sightseeing

    2. Maidencombe Beach
        1  Jan

      Address

      Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4TS

      Telephone

      01803 208443

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      If you’re looking for a quiet haven to spend the day, Maidencombe Beach is the perfect retreat. Far removed from amusement arcades and water parks, Maidencombe Beach is about one thing: relaxing.

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Establishment Features

      • Dogs-Accepted
      • Dogs Welcomed

      Parking & Transport

      • Parking On Site
      • On-Site Parking
    3. Torquay from Rock Walk
      Torquay from Rock Walk
        1  Jan

      Address

      Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Torquay has been one of the UK's top holiday destinations since Victorian Times when the gentry promenaded, bathing huts were wheeled down the beaches and anyone who was anyone had an attractive villa overlooking the sea.

    4. Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF

      Telephone

      01803 857593

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Close to the mouth of Brixham harbour is Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest beaches on the
      English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. Not only is it a Blue Flag beach, but it has a Combined Seaside (resort) Award
      and been recommended by the…

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Parking & Transport

      • Parking On Site
      • On-Site Parking
    5. Preston Sands Paignton
      View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
      Preston Sands, Paignton
      Preston Sands, Paignton
      Preston Sands, Paignton
      View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
      Preston Sands, Paignton
      Preston Sands, Paignton
      Preston Sands, Paignton
        1  Jan

      Address

      Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NU

      Telephone

      01803 555729

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      A short walk from Paignton is Preston Sands, a great family beach. On this safe, clean beach you can sunbathe, swim or make castles in the sand, or why not grab a fishing net and explore the rock pools at low tide?

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    6. hollicombe beach
      hollicombe beach
        1  Jan

      Address

      Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DN

      Telephone

      01803 207975

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Hollicombe Beach, sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities.

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Establishment Features

      • Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
      • Dogs Welcomed
    7. Thatcher Point, Torquay, Devon
      Thatcher Point, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Ilsham Marine Drive, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 2HU

      Telephone

      01803 207797

      TORQUAY

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Thatcher Point is a phenomenal green space with a stunning view of the Thatcher Rock and out to sea. People visit Thatcher Point to take in the sea views and view Thatcher Rock itself, to go fishing off the coast, or to simply walk along the South…

      Type

      Type:

      Viewpoint

      Establishment Features

      • Dog Friendly
      • Dogs Welcomed
    8. Carousel Amusements, Brixham, Devon
      Carousel Amusements, Brixham, Devon

      Address

      2 The Strand, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8EH

      Brixham

      Carousel Amusements is a family-friendly Arcade in a traditional seaside theme, with 2p pushers, cranes with popular Disney toy prizes, car and bike twin players, along with adult and junior basketball machines; thus offering a selection of machines…

      Type

      Type:

      Amusement Parks and Arcades

    9. Slipway to Paignton Beach
      Slipway to Paignton Beach
      Paignton Beach
      Slipway to Paignton Beach
      Paignton Beach
        1  Jan

      Address

      Torbay Council, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Telephone

      01803 208443

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      With 3.3million visitors every year, the English Riviera is South Devon’s beautiful bay and one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country. With over 20 spectacular beaches, clean and calm waters, many of them are easy to access

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

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