Family Fun Days out in English Riviera, Devon, Torquay, Torbay

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As well as the stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, the English Riviera has endless options for family fun including underground caverns, a magnificent model village, a steam train, a huge panoramic wheel, a world-class zoo, a unique marine aviary, an historic funicular railway, an 800 year old Abbey, a huge waterpark, a historic pier, Agatha Christie’s famous riverside residence and much more. Whether you stay in Torquay, Paignton, Brixham or Babbacombe there’s always lots to keep the family entertained.

Babbacombe

The charming and characterful village of Babbacombe is quite enchanting with its stunning sea views, colourful promenade and picturesque buildings. There are also some of Devon’s top attractions here: Babbacombe Model Village with its 4 acres of award winning gardens, hundreds of model scenes, vehicles and people, Bygones with its authentic life-size Victorian street and 3 floors of pure nostalgia; the stunning Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves that takes you back to the Stone Age and the historic Babbacombe Cliff Railway for a fun ride down to the beach.

Torquay

Torquay is awash with attractions including: Living Coasts Marine Zoo & Aquarium; 800-year-old Torre Abbey with its Agatha Christie-inspired Potent Plants Garden; Torquay Land Train which will whisk you around town and to delightful Cockington village; Dinosaur World for a prehistoric adventure; Torquay Museum with its fascinating exhibits and permanent Agatha Christie Gallery and Waves Leisure Pool with its lovely warm water and activities for all ages. If that’s not enough you can try your hand at 10-Pin Bowling with 21 lanes, amusements plus food and drink on offer. In the quintessential English village of Cockington you can enjoy meeting the makers at the many craft studios and visit the Ark Play Area.

Paignton

Head for historic Paignton Pier where you’ll find fun and games galore. Children will love the free Geoplay Park with special features for toddlers and juniors to explore and enjoy whilst learning about the area’s heritage. Both Paignton Zoo and nearby Occombe Farm have lots to see with endless activities sure to create wonderful family memories. Torbay Velopark offers safe family cycling with bike, helmet and baby trailer hire on offer. A ‘must-do’ is the steam train that runs from Paignton to Kingswear along the stunning English Riviera coastline. There’s also crazy golf, go karts and a state-of-the art cinema complex showing all the latest movies. At Goodrington Beach you’ll find Splashdown the UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark with spectacular views of the beach and the bay.

Brixham

Brixham’s history is filled with pirates and smugglers, and kids of all ages will enjoy Brixham’s swashbucklng Pirate Days. You’ll also love the full size replica of the Golden Hind, a splendid galleon that takes pride of place in Brixham’s beautiful Inner Harbour. Why not enjoy a swim in Brixham’s historic Shoalstone Pool? It’s a well-maintained, historic seawater lido with incredible views over the Bay’s crystal clear waters. A stroll along the coast path here brings you to Brixham Battery Heritage Centre with its fascinating wartime museum where you are positively encouraged to touch the exhibits and where historic fighter planes hang ‘dog-fight-like’ from the ceilings. You can also visit Greenway, Agatha Christie’s famous holiday home (now National Trust) at nearby Galmpton or browse the galleries at Brixham Heritage Museum.

Wherever you base yourself on Devon’s stunning English Riviera, there are world-class attractions to ensure your family has an exciting and memorable stay.

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Jungle Journey Adventure Golf

Torquay

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.

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Babbacombe Model Village

Torquay

Visit this famous Torquay attraction to take time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature.

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3189 reviews
Dartmouth Steam Railway

Paignton

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton is the holiday line with steam trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary

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3073 reviews
Pirates Bay Adventure Golf

Paignton

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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311 reviews
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton

Paignton Zoo is one of Britain’s top zoos, home to some of the planet’s rarest and most amazing creatures. Discover all your favourites, including gorillas and orang-utans, giraffes, lions, tigers and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along...

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Babbacombe Cliff Railway

Torquay

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.

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329 reviews
Splashdown Quaywest

Paignton

Enjoy the wettest and wildest fun at the UK's largest outdoor water park. Choose from 8 different flumes, including the Devils's Drop our signature ride.
Splashdown Quaywest is the wettest, wildest attraction on the English Riviera. Great fun...
Living Coasts Torquay

Torquay

Living Coasts, Torquay's award-winning coastal zoo and aquarium, is home to a magnificent array of marine life from around the world. Set in a state-of-the-art naturalistic environment, you can journey from the South African coast to a mangrove...

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House of Marbles

Newton Abbot

With a nod to the past and an eye on the future.. Welcome to House of Marbles
At House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass we have been manufacturing our unusual range of games, toys, marbles and glassware since 1973.

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Reach Outdoors

Goodrington Sands, Paignton

Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are the South West’s Adventure Specialists. We provide Coasteering, Kayak Tours, Climbing and Abseiling; with the flexibility to deliver across the Torbay area

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Kents Cavern Torquay

Torquay

Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top prehistoric Stone Age caves with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year. This iconic heritage attraction has many quality tourism awards and is a gateway site to...

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Torquay's Dinosaur World

Torquay

Torquay's Dinosaur World is an fun interactive indoor exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! There are a host of scaled and full size models set in realistic scenes accompanied by exciting information. There are excavation sites...

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Berry Head Nature Reserve

Brixham

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

Torquay

Soaring high over the beautiful harbour 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.
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Geoplay Park Paignton

Paignton

Great free attraction on Paignton seafront.
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 equator and under tropical coral seas.
Watcombe Beach

Torquay

If you're looking for a pleasant, idyllic spot for somewhere to relax then Watcombe is the beach for you.
Maidencombe Beach

Torquay

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.
Torre Abbey Sands Torquay

Torquay

This delectable beach is part of the English Riviera and it lives up to its name with its stunning sands, views and sunshine. This is the main beach for Torquay, being popular with holidaymakers from the surrounding hotels, day visitors and locals.
PGL Barton Hall Activity Centre

Torquay

A great range of activities available including: archery, high ropes, zip wire, climbing, aeroball, giant swing, raft building, challenge courses and loads more!
Shoalstone Beach

Brixham

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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