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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.- 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.
- There's a huge choice of attractions in the Bay including renowned caverns, a model village, a steam train, a zoo, a huge waterpark, Agatha Christie’s famous riverside home and more.
- Devon’s beautiful English Riviera with its popular resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham has quite a renowned micro`climate and a very sheltered Bay, great for all types of outdoor fun. If the weather should be unsettled or chilly though, then the English Riviera offers probably the biggest and most exciting collection of indoor attractions and activities you’ll find.
- 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.
- The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.
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Dates
- From:
- 18 Apr 2026to7 Sept 2026
Address
Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LNTelephone
+44 01803 555550Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 18 Apr 2026to7 Sept 2026
The largest outdoor waterpark is BIGGER than ever! Enjoy new additions 3Fall, a thrilling 3-lane headfirst slide, and explore Shipwreck Island, an aquaplay paradise for kids under 12!
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the largest outdoor…Type
Type:
Adventure Park/Playground
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Group discounts available for groups 10+ For best rates book at least 24 hours in advance. Online booking facility or call 01803 555550
Key Features
- Groups
Dates
- From:
- 17 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 15 Feb 2026to23 Feb 2026
Address
Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LFTelephone
01803 328750Torquay
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.
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Type:
Railway
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Hollicombe Beach, sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities.
Type
Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Address
The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LPTelephone
01803 524950Price
Price £35.00 to £195.00 ActivityGoodrington 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
Key Features
- Groups
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 ActivityDates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 22:00
Address
Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6ADTelephone
+44 01803 525723Price
Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per TicketPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 22:00
Experience the adventure of Pirates Bay Adventure Golf
A landscaped, floodlit, 18 hole adventure golf course on Paignton seafront. It's great fun for all the family. Dodge cannonballs and evade the thieving pirates as you navigate the lush carpeted…
Type
Type:
Golf Course
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Price
Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per TicketDates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Fairy Cove is a little magical beach to the South of Paignton Sands, just over the Harbour wall, which is popular with families. Comprising red sand and shingle with impressive red sandstone cliffs at the back.
Type
Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Close to the mouth of Brixham harbour is Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest beaches on the
English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. Not only is it a Blue Flag beach, but it has a Combined Seaside (resort) Award
and been recommended by the…Type
Type:
Beach
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site
Dates
Address
Kingskerswell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JYTelephone
01803 321400Torquay
Dates
A coastal retreat, at the heart of the English Riviera, Barton Hall adventure activity centre is a great location for groups in South Devon and the surrounding area. Within the grounds, we have all the adventure activities your group could want –…
Type
Type:
Dry Ski Slope
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2025to30 Nov 2025
Address
Youngs Park, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BUTelephone
07513 103513Price
Price £5.00 to £7.00 Per TicketPaignton
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
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