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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. Award Winning Beaches on the English Riviera
        1  Jan

      Address

      Torbay Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5FB

      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…

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

    2. OurGlass Cockington Country Park
      OurGlass Cockington Country Park
      OurGlass Cockington Country Park
        1  Jan

      Address

      Studio 3, Stableyard, Cockington Court Craft Centre, Cockington Village, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 6XA

      Telephone

      + 44 01803 606757

      Price

      Free

      Cockington Village, TORQUAY

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

      OurGlass produce an innovative range of studio glass using traditional glassblowing methods. The workshop is open every day, all year round and is free admission. You can watch the work being created up-close... and ask any questions you may have

      Type

      Type:

      Craft Centre

      Children & Infants

      • Facilities for children
      • Child Friendly Facilities

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access

      Price

      Free
    3. Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
      Bygones Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

      Telephone

      +44 01803 326108

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Wander back in time, starting towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit our authentic life-size Victorian Street, see the Blacksmith hard at work, smell the treats of the Sweetshop, listen to the hustle and bustle of Victorian life. Imagine…

      Type

      Type:

      History & Heritage

      Venue Facilities

      • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Groups by arrangement.
      • Groups Welcomed
    4. 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

      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.

      Type

      Type:

      Environmental Attraction

    5. Beacon Cove
      Beacon Cove
        1  Jan

      Address

      Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EP

      Telephone

      01803 207975

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Beacon Cove is a perfect haven away from the main beach of Torquay, close to Haldon Pier.

      There is a small promenade above a tiny shingle beach and its sheltered position makes it a warm sunny spot even out of season. At the turn of the century…

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Establishment Features

      • Dog Friendly
      • Dogs Welcomed

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    6. Foraging for seaweed, Be Nutriful
      Foraging for seaweed, Be Nutriful
      Be Nutriful
      Be Nutriful
      Foraged meal from Be Nutriful
      Be Nutriful
      Making notes, Be Nutriful
      Foraging for seaweed, Be Nutriful
      Be Nutriful
      Be Nutriful
      Foraged meal from Be Nutriful
      Be Nutriful
      Making notes, Be Nutriful
        1  Jan

      Address

      Various locations, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Experience the ultimate coastal adventure with our hands - on seaweed foraging courses. Our expert - led courses offer an unforgettable and unique day out, where you'll uncover the fascinating world of seaweed, and learn the practical skills of how…

      Type

      Type:

      Health & Wellbeing

    7. Miss Lemon from English Riviera Custom Tours
      Miss Lemon from English Riviera Custom Tours
      English Riviera Custom Tours at Burgh Island
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      English Riviera Custom Tours on Dartmoor, granite tor
      Miss Lemon tea
      Miss Lemon from English Riviera Custom Tours
      English Riviera Custom Tours at Burgh Island
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      English Riviera Custom Tours on Dartmoor, granite tor
      Miss Lemon tea
        1  Jan

      Address

      Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BG

      Telephone

      07832 614352

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Personal tours and experiences for independent travellers in Agatha Christie's Devon. 

      Miss Lemon has created custom made days out for those  with a passion for Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime. These include Greenway and the utterly fabulous…

      Type

      Type:

      Guided Tour

    8. 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
    9. Seashore Centre
      Seashore Centre
      Seashore Centre
      Seashore Centre
      Seashore Centre
        1  Apr

      Address

      Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LS

      Telephone

      01803 520022

      Goodrington, Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

      The Seashore Centre is a great base from which to explore Torbay’s stunning marine environment and discover more about local wildlife and the Geopark.

      Type

      Type:

      Animals & Nature

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