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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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- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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 2026to31 Dec 2026
Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are an Award winning outdoor activity company and are here to make your visit to the English Riviera one to remember. We provide Coasteering, Kayak and Stand…
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
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AGTelephone
01803 207797Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
Great free attraction on Paignton seafront. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
The park is designed around the English Riviera’s geological history. The toddler area represents the Devonian Period when the area was south of the…Type
Type:
Adventure Park/Playground
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Torquay
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Torre Abbey Sands Beach is a beautiful, long sandy beach that runs along the seafront in Torquay. The main beach for Torquay, its popular with families, paddleboarders or sun seekers all year round.
Type
Type:
Beach
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2027to23 Feb 2027
Address
Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LFTelephone
01803 328750Torquay
Dates
- From:
- 15 Feb 2027to23 Feb 2027
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.
Type
Type:
Railway
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to30 Nov 2026
Address
Youngs Park, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BUTelephone
07513 103513Price
Price £5.00 to £7.00 Per TicketPaignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2026to30 Nov 2026
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 TicketDates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Booking Kiosk, The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AWTelephone
01803 882811Brixham
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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 2026to31 Dec 2026
Address
Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PRTelephone
+44 01803 326108Torquay
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Oyster Cove is an attractive beach which is very popular with local people. The beach is located along the South West Coast path to the south. At low tides there are many rock pools to explore.
Type
Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
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