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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. English Riviera Attractions
    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.
  4. Indoor Attractions
    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.
  5. 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.
  6. History & Heritage
    The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.

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  1. Shoalstone Pool in Brixham
    Shoalstone Pool in Brixham
    Shoalstone Pool in Brixham
    Shoalstone Pool in Brixham
    Shoalstone Pool in Brixham
    Shoalstone Pool in Brixham
    Shoalstone Pool in Brixham
    Shoalstone Pool in Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AJ

    Telephone

    01803 851806

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Along the coast from the busy fishing harbour of Brixham is Shoalstone Beach. This isn’t just a shingle beach, but has a sea water swimming pool too, so still plenty of activities to keep everyone happy.

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    Beach

  2. 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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 882811

    Brixham

    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…

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    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

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  3. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4TS

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

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  4. Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    4 people wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets jumping off the rocks into the sea
    Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    4 people wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets jumping off the rocks into the sea

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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 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…

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    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

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    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

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  5. Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach
    Paignton Beach

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, TQ4 6BJ

    Telephone

    01803 555720

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Paignton Beach offers the ultimate family day out at the seaside. With a sandy beach, safe swimming and a whole host of activities to enjoy, this promises to be a fun day out for all the family.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  6. Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon
    Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

    Telephone

    01803 882619

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Berry Head National Nature Reserve guards the southern half of Tor Bay. One of the main gateways to the English Riviera Global Geopark, it is an internationally-acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history, with…

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    Animals & Nature

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  7. English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon
    English Riviera Wheel, Torquay, Devon

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    Address

    Princess Gardens, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

    Telephone

    0115 967 9991

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    Soaring high over the beautiful harbor in the heart of the English Riviera at Torquay, the wheel is situated within the famous Pavilion Gardens, next to The Princess Theatre, enjoying amazing views of the town and harbour.

    A birds eye view of the…

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    Type:

    Funfair

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

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  8. Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon
    Wizz Kidz Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Unit 3, Northfields Industrial Estate, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8UA

    Telephone

    01803 882997

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Wizz Kidz is certain that the massive 5,000 sq feet venue full of light and carefully designed for parents to have visibility of their children from absolutely any point of the centre will excite both you and their little friends.

    Furthermore. they…

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    Type:

    Family Fun

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  9. Dartmouth Day Cruise departs Torquay and Brixham to Dartmouth, Devon
    Dartmouth Day Cruise departs Torquay and Brixham to Dartmouth, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

    Telephone

    01803 293797

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026

    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…

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    Type:

    Boat Trip

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