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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. Pirates Bay adventure golf entrance in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf shipwreck in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf sea view in Paignton, Devon
    Pirate sat down at Pirates Bay adventure golf in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf water fountain in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf entrance in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf shipwreck in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf sea view in Paignton, Devon
    Pirate sat down at Pirates Bay adventure golf in Paignton, Devon
    Pirates Bay adventure golf water fountain in Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 22:00

    Address

    Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AD

    Telephone

    +44 01803 525723

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 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…

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    Type:

    Golf Course

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Price

    Price £3.50 to £7.00 Per Ticket

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  2. 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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  3. Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
    Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF

    Telephone

    01803 857593

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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…

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    Type:

    Beach

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

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  4. Fairy Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DG

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    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.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

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  5. Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
    Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
    Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
    Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DT

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    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.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

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  6. Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
    Train of Lights
    Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
    Train of Lights

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026

    Address

    Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF

    Telephone

    01803555872

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026

    A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam train travel, river and sea cruises across the English Riviera and along the beautiful river Dart in South Devon. The stunning Train of Lights and famous Santa…

    Type

    Type:

    Steam Railway

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None

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  7. Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Watcombe Beach, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SH

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    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
  8. 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
  9. 3Fall, the newest ride at Splashdown Quaywest!
    Ariel shot of Quaywest.
    Ariel view of the UK's Largest Outdoor Waterpark, Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton, Devon.
    A rider on Kamakazi looking over the beach
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    3Fall, the newest ride at Splashdown Quaywest!
    Ariel shot of Quaywest.
    Ariel view of the UK's Largest Outdoor Waterpark, Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton, Devon.
    A rider on Kamakazi looking over the beach
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton
    Splashdown, Goodrington, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026to7 Sept 2026

    Address

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, DEVON, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    +44 01803 555550

    Paignton

    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

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