Search,Plan

And Book

Search

English Riviera Attractions

English Riviera

Attractions

  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.
  • Refine By

    Refine your search

    +/- Type
    +/- Location
    +/- Facilities

    , currently showing 1 to 9.

    1. 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

      Establishment Features

      • Cater for groups

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    2. Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
      Corbyn Sands, Corbyn Head, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Torquay Seafront, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

      Telephone

      01803 296052

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Corbyn Sands is one of Torquay’s closest beaches, and lies just south of Torre Abbey Sands. It’s a sand and shingle beach with a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, but still with the convenience of being close to the busy town of Torquay.

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Establishment Features

      • Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
      • Dogs Welcomed
    3. Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors
      Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors
        1  Jan

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 524950

      Price

      Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

      Goodrington Sands, Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      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…

      Type

      Type:

      Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

      Children & Infants

      • Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age: 8 Years
      • Child Friendly Facilities

      Key Features

      • Groups
      • Groups Welcomed

      Establishment Features

      • Cater for groups
      • Cater for school groups - We can provide adventure activity days for youth groups, with activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, coasteering, archery, bushcraft and more! We offer preferential youth group rates.
      • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

      Price

      Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity
    4. Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
      Goodrington Boating Lakes, Paignton, Devon
        1  Mar

      Address

      Youngs Park, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BU

      Telephone

      07513 103513

      Price

      Price £5.00 to £7.00 Per Ticket

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Mar 2025to30 Nov 2025

      If you enjoy a leisurely activity then why not take to the water for a relaxing cruise around the lake in one of our swan boats - unless of course it's your turn to pedal! Then again, it's a good way to keep fit.

      Type

      Type:

      Family Fun

      Price

      Price £5.00 to £7.00 Per Ticket
    5. Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Audience, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Exterior, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Audience, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
        2  Jan

      Address

      Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

      Telephone

      01803 665800

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      2 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Take your seats and let the show begin as the curtain rises at one of Devon’s favourite community theatres.

      With performances and events running 50 weeks of the year you will be sure to find something to suit your tastes, from popular dramas to…

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      Indicative Availability

      Book Palace Theatre Paignton Online (opens in a new window)

    6. 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

    7. Princess Pier Torquay, Devon
      Princess Pier Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Seafront, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HA

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      The pier, built in 1890, is the perfect place to stop and gaze out to sea, or to enjoy watching the constant comings and goings in the adjacent marina.

      Type

      Type:

      Pier

    8. The Rifles Garden in The Kings Garden, Torquay, Devon
      The Rifles Garden in The Kings Garden, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      The Kings Garden, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      The newly created Rifles Garden is located within Kings Garden, on Torquay’s seafront.

      Funded by Clear Channel UK as part of their social value commitment to the borough. The garden is a result of a dedicated fund to invest in local projects that…

    9. Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
      Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
      Dartmouth Ferry, Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
      Greenway House, Nr Dartmouth, Devon
      Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
      Dartmouth Ferry, Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, Devon
      Greenway House, Nr Dartmouth, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Booking Kiosk, The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

      Telephone

      01803 882811

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises offer a wide range of family trips - Visit Agatha Christie's Greenway House from Dartmouth with Greenway Ferries
      Overlooking some of the most stunning views of the river Dart stands the home of Agatha Christie – the…

      Type

      Type:

      Boat Trip

      Establishment Features

      • Dogs-Accepted
      • Dogs Welcomed

      Venue Facilities

      • Groups Accepted
      • Groups Welcomed

      Establishment Features

      • Cater for groups
    Searching for something...
    • Accommodation
    • What's On
    • Things to Do
    • Food & Drink
    • Shopping
    Accommodation Search
    Check Availability
    Arrival Date:
    Guests in Room/Unit 1
    Add Room
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Entertainment Available
    Evening Meals Available
    Free Wi-Fi
    Ground Floor Accommodation Available
    Groups Welcomed
    Hot Tub
    Licenced Bar
    On-Site Parking
    Restaurant Available
    Sea Views
    Spa / Beauty Facilities
    Swimming Pool
    Wheel Chair Access
    Things to Do Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    What's On Search
    Dates
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Food & Drink Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Shopping Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Searching for something...
    • Accommodation
    • What's On
    • Things to Do
    • Food & Drink
    • Shopping
    Accommodation Search
    Check Availability
    Arrival Date:
    Guests in Room/Unit 1
    Add Room
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Entertainment Available
    Evening Meals Available
    Free Wi-Fi
    Ground Floor Accommodation Available
    Groups Welcomed
    Hot Tub
    Licenced Bar
    On-Site Parking
    Restaurant Available
    Sea Views
    Spa / Beauty Facilities
    Swimming Pool
    Wheel Chair Access
    Things to Do Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    What's On Search
    Dates
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Food & Drink Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access
    Shopping Search
    Type:
    Area:
    Keyword:
    I'm interested in...
    Child Friendly Facilities
    Dogs Welcomed
    Groups Welcomed
    On-Site Parking
    Wheel Chair Access

    There's so much to do and places to visit,

    not enough time in 7 days with so much on offer!

    Search

    Search, plan and book

    Book Now

    Search

    Book Now

    Search
    Hello.
    We'd love to hear what you think about the English Riviera!
    Complete our short survey below to enter our free draw, and be in with a chance to win a two night bed and breakfast stay at the Mercure Hotel in Paignton.