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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. 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…

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

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  2. The Rhinos at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Friendly gorilla at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Over the bridge at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Will it be a hole in one at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Course at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    The Rhinos at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Friendly gorilla at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Over the bridge at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Will it be a hole in one at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon
    Course at Jungle Journey, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

    Telephone

    01803 525723

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    18 Hole Jungle themed adventure golf course. Wind your way through the jungle using your golf skill as you encounter tigers, gorillas, chimps and snakes among many other jungle creatures.

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Course

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

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  3. 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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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…

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    Type:

    Zoo

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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  4. Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon
    Bygones Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

    Telephone

    +44 01803 326108

    Torquay

    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.

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  5. 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…

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

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  6. hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DN

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    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
  7. 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…

    Type

    Type:

    Animals & Nature

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  8. Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton walking bridge
    Geoplay Park sand, Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton kids swing
    Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton walking bridge
    Geoplay Park sand, Paignton
    Geoplay Park, Paignton kids swing

    Dates

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

    Address

    Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG

    Telephone

    01803 207797

    Paignton

    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

    Add Geoplay Park Paignton to your Itinerary

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  9. Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NE

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    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.

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    Type:

    Beach

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