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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. Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon

      Address

      Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LF

      Telephone

      01803 328750

      Type

      Type:

      Railway

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      17 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025
      From:
      15 Feb 2026to23 Feb 2026

      Built in 1926, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has shuttled hundreds of thousands of holiday makers to and from Oddicombe Beach in over 90 years of service.

    2. Award Winning Beaches on the English Riviera

      Address

      Torbay Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5FB

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      TORQUAY

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Awards are based on quality of management, cleanliness, water quality and other criteria. The most prestigious being the Blue Flag Awards.

      Other awards made to Torbay beaches include the Keep Britain Tidy Seaside Awards and the Good Beach Guide…

    3. View from the sea inland at 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

      Address

      Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NU

      Telephone

      01803 555729

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      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?

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    4. Italian Gardens - Abbey Park

      Address

      The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

      Type

      Type:

      Garden

      Torquay

      Don’t miss the Italian Gardens, which form part of Abbey Park and Meadows. Here you’ll find a charming pond with fountain and water rock garden.

    5. Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
      Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
      Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
      Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
      Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
      Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
      Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
      Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
      Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon

      Address

      Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

      Telephone

      01803 882619

      Type

      Type:

      Animals & Nature

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Berry Head National Nature Reserve guards the southern half of Tor Bay. One of the main gateways to the English Riviera Global Geopark, it is an internationally-acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history, with…

    6. Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Fishing Trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      See dolphins on a trip with Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Boy Richard fishing trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Fishing Trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      See dolphins on a trip with Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Boy Richard fishing trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
      Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon

      Address

      PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AG

      Telephone

      01803 529147

      Type

      Type:

      Boat Trip

      PAIGNTON

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025

      For over 60 years the Lane family and their crew have operated pleasure and fishing boats in Torbay and on the River Dart.

      Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferries aim to give all a memorable experience on the water with a wealth of knowledge about…

    7. Attraction Accessibility on the English Riviera

      Address

      Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Telephone

      0844 474 2233

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Visiting attractions on the English Riviera is now easier than ever with so many focusing on making access a priority so that a day out on the English Riviera is a day out to be enjoyed by all.

    8. Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Crazy Golf Course Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon

      Address

      Tanners Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

      Telephone

      07887 887543

      Type

      Type:

      Golf Course

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Mar 2025to30 Nov 2025

      A beautiful old style 18 hole crazy golf course set in a picturesque small leisure park only 150m from Goodrington Sands

    9. Maidencombe Beach

      Address

      Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4TS

      Telephone

      01803 208443

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      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.

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      • Dogs Welcomed

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