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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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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Torquay
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
If you're looking for a pleasant, idyllic spot for somewhere to relax then Watcombe is the beach for you.
Type
Type:
Beach
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
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
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to30 Sept 2026
Address
Princess Gardens, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQTorquay
Dates
- From:
- 23 May 2026to30 Sept 2026
We are pleased to share that a brand-new 35m Torquay Wheel is opening from 23rd May for the summer season.
A new operator, DeVey Events Limited, has been confirmed. Residents and visitors will once again be able to enjoy stunning views across…
Type
Type:
Funfair
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Paignton
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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 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
Address
6 Vaughan Road, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQTelephone
01803 293797Torquay Harbour, Torquay
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The Western Lady Ferry Service has been operating an excellent ferry service between Torquay and Brixham for over 75 years.
The 30 minute ferry ride across the Bay to Brixham and returning to Torquay is a stress-free, delightful way to view Torbay…
Type
Type:
Boat Trip
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 Ticket
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