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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. 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

    2. 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
    3. Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
      Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
      Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
      Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
      Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
      Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
      Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL

      Telephone

      01803 207975

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      In between Paignton and Brixham is Broadsands on the English Riviera, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay. With a long sandy beach the whole family can enjoy, you can make sandcastles for a couple of hours and then paddle in the calm sea.

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Establishment Features

      • Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer
      • Dogs Welcomed

      Parking & Transport

      • Parking On Site
      • On-Site Parking

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    4. Dartmouth Day Cruise departs Torquay and Brixham to Dartmouth, Devon
      Dartmouth Day Cruise departs Torquay and Brixham to Dartmouth, Devon
      Dartmouth Day Cruise departs Torquay and Brixham to Dartmouth, Devon
        1  Apr

      Address

      Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

      Telephone

      01803 293797

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025

      Dartmouth Day Cruise - an exciting day adventure to the lovely historic Port of Dartmouth. 

      This is an all day excursion cruising along the South Devon coastline taking in views of Berry Head and Coleton Fishacre before passing the Daymark at…

      Type

      Type:

      Boat Trip

    5. Donkeys at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Donkeys at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Occombe Goat, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Guinea pig, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Children playing at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Slide, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Freshly prepared food at Occombe Farm Cafe, alfresco dining, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      All-weather indoor play area at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Sheep at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Donkeys at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Occombe Goat, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Guinea pig, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Children playing at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Slide, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
      Freshly prepared food at Occombe Farm Cafe, alfresco dining, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      All-weather indoor play area at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
      Sheep at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
        1  Jan

      Address

      Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN

      Telephone

      01803 696250

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Occombe Farm – Indoor Play, Outdoor Adventure & Animal Encounters on the English Riviera

      Occombe Farm is a unique all-weather family attraction in Paignton, on the English Riviera. It’s where play, nature and animals come together for an…

      Type

      Type:

      Farm

      Children & Infants

      • Accept children all ages
      • Facilities for children
      • Child Friendly Facilities

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    6. Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay, Devon
      Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, Cockington Village, Cockington, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6XA

      Telephone

      01803 520022

      Price

      Free

      Cockington, TORQUAY

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025

      An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. 

      Cockington is a quintessentially English village with Saxon origins which attracts many thousands of visitors each year. Some of the quaint thatched cottages and buildings in the chocolate box…

      Type

      Type:

      Country Park/Nature Reserve

      Venue Facilities

      • Groups Accepted - Pre-booking appreciated for very large groups.
      • Groups Welcomed

      Parking & Transport

      • Parking On Site
      • On-Site Parking

      Price

      Free
    7. Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
      Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
      Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
      Swimming pool
      Cafe
      Studio
      Sauna and Steam room
      Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
      Torbay Leisure Centre, Paignton, Devon
      Swimming pool
      Cafe
      Studio
      Sauna and Steam room
        1  Jan

      Address

      Penwill Way, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JR

      Telephone

      01803 522240

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Located in the heart of Paignton we are a leisure centre offering a 25m swimming pool as well as a trainer pool, 120 station gym, including Queenax Rig, sports hall, 4 squash courts,a friendly onsite café and even a Velopark!

      There is also a…

      Type

      Type:

      Sport/Leisure Centre

      Children & Infants

      • Facilities for children
      • Child Friendly Facilities

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    8. Snapshot Trips paper pack
      Snapshot Trips paper pack
      Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
      Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
      Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
      Snapshot Trips paper pack
      Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
      Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
      Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
        1  Jan

      Address

      62 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HY

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Self-Guided, Surprise Day Trips Across the English Riviera and Beyond

      Looking for a new way to explore Devon? Introducing Snapshot Trips – themed, self-guided road trips filled with surprise stops, local gems, and unforgettable experiences…

      Type

      Type:

      Self-Guided Tour

    9. Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
      Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
      Peacock
      Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Slender tailed meerkat in sunshine, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo
      Ring tailed lemurs, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Black rhino, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Komodo dragon, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Lion and lioness, Paignton Zoo, Paignton, Devon
      Peacock
      Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Slender tailed meerkat in sunshine, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Sumatran tiger at Paignton Zoo
      Ring tailed lemurs, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Black rhino, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
      Komodo dragon, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

      Telephone

      01803 697500

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      VISIT PAIGNTON ZOO FOR AN INSPIRING DAY OUT…
      With thousands of astonishing animals amid 80 acres of glorious gardens, Paignton Zoo offers a fantastic day out in South Devon!

      Discover gorillas, orangutans, giraffes, tigers, red pandas, and rhinos as…

      Type

      Type:

      Zoo

      Children & Infants

      • Facilities for children
      • Child Friendly Facilities

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
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