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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. Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Mini Quad Bike, Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
      Mini Quad Bike, Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

      Telephone

      07887 887543

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Goodrington Park is home to several attractions including a small quad bike track.

      Type

      Type:

      Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    2. Torre Abbey Gardens
      Torre Abbey Gardens
      Torre Abbey Gardens
      Torre Abbey Gardens
      Torre Abbey Gardens
      Torre Abbey Gardens
      Torre Abbey Gardens
      Torre Abbey Gardens
      Torre Abbey Gardens

      Address

      Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

      Telephone

      01803 293593

      Torquay

      Dates

      Do not touch! is the warning for all visitors to the Potent Plants Garden at Torre Abbey. Discover a world of poisons, antidotes and remedies in the serene setting of the Abbey grounds.

      Type

      Type:

      Garden

      Children & Infants

      • Facilities for children
      • Child Friendly Facilities

      Venue Facilities

      • Groups Accepted
      • Groups Welcomed

      Key Features

      • Groups

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      • Cater for groups

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      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    3. Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
      Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
      Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
      Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
      Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
      Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
      Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
      Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
      Tessier Gardens, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Lindridge Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3SE

      Telephone

      01803 207797

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Hidden away between Babbacombe and St. Marychurch, Tessier Gardens is a small and delightful park that was given to the town in 1933 by Mrs H.A Tessier 'for the use of adults only'.

      Type

      Type:

      Garden

    4. Clennon Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Clennon Lakes, Paignton, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Penwill Way, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 5JP

      PAIGNTON

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Clennon Lakes is a nature reserve consisting of manmade lakes created by the council in the 1980s. They are the most important wetland site on the English Riviera and home to many species found nowhere else in the Bay. On the lakes, you will find an…

      Type

      Type:

      Natural Wildlife Site

    5. Boat Trips from Torquay
      Boat Trips from Torquay
      Boat Trips from Torquay
      Boat Trips from Torquay
      Boat Trips from Torquay
        13  Apr

      Address

      Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      13 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025

      A boat trip is the perfect way to experience the English Riviera from one of its best vantage points - the sea! Whether you're looking for a sight-seeing trip, fishing excursion or simply to cross the bay on a ferry, you'll find it all here.

      Type

      Type:

      Boat Trip

    6. Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
      Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SU

      Telephone

      07723 088292

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Our adventures are all about pushing boundaries, daring each other to go further and yes the banter is top shelf. You will scale cliffs, fall into the water, observe seals, leap from high ledges, balance on ancient plateaus, swim through caves and…

      Type

      Type:

      Coasteering

    7. Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
      Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
      he Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tour
      The Agatha Christie Bust, Palk Street, Torquay
      Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
      he Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tour
      The Agatha Christie Bust, Palk Street, Torquay
        1  Apr

      Address

      English Riviera Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Telephone

      07414 777606

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

      Thanks to our extraordinary landscape and mild climate, Agatha's parents were enticed to move to Torquay. War with Napoleon 200 years ago prevented the wealthy Victorians from travelling to the French Riviera for the winters. So, they looked for a…

      Type

      Type:

      Walking

    8. 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
        1  Jan

      Address

      Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

      Telephone

      01803 882619

      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…

      Type

      Type:

      Animals & Nature

    9. A man working as a steam train driver, Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company. The Footplate Experience. Paignton to Kingswear.
      A man working as a steam train driver, Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company. The Footplate Experience. Paignton to Kingswear.
      Steam Train passing through Goodrington, Murder on the Riviera Express, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Paignton, Devon
      The Goliath vintage steam train engine with carriages travelling through the English Riviera Countryside. Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company.
      A man looks out of the cabin of a vintage locomotive. Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. English Riviera.
      A man working as a steam train driver, Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company. The Footplate Experience. Paignton to Kingswear.
      Steam Train passing through Goodrington, Murder on the Riviera Express, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Paignton, Devon
      The Goliath vintage steam train engine with carriages travelling through the English Riviera Countryside. Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company.
      A man looks out of the cabin of a vintage locomotive. Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. English Riviera.
        10  Feb

      Address

      Dartmouth Steam Railway, Queen's Park Station, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF

      Telephone

      01803 555872

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      10 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

      Treat someone (or even yourself) to an unforgettable experience - enjoying the amazing viewpoint of the open locomotive. You'll observe and understand what all the jobs involve and don't forget to bring your camera along to capture the moment you…

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      Type:

      Unique Experience

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