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  1. 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.
  2. Boat Trips & Ferries
    Devon’s beautiful English Riviera is set within a sheltered bay with stunning coastal scenery. The rich geological landscape is so unique that it has received international recognition and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 8 in the UK and 140 in the world.
  3. 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.
  4. History & Heritage
    The beautiful English Riviera has a fascinating history and is a very exciting location for the heritage enthusiast.
  5. Art & Culture
    Beyond the wilds and beauty of Tor Bay’s iconic coastline lies a vibrant arts and culture scene of unique museums, diverse theatres and creative festivals.
  6. 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.

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

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803555872

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

    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. We are open mid April right through to November…

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    Type:

    Steam Railway

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None

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  2. The Escape Room, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    The Real Crime museum, 23 Victoria Parade, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BD

    Telephone

    07939 228254

    Torquay Harbour, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    30 July 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Escape Rooms have arrived in Torquay!

    On your next visit to The English Riviera be sure to visit the TORQUAY ESCAPE ROOM located on Torquay's Harbourside next to THE REAL CRIME MUSEUM.  It's a perfect, entertaining attraction for families,  groups…

    Type

    Type:

    Escape Room

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  3. Fairy Cove, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DG

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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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  4. View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NU

    Telephone

    01803 555729

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    A short walk from Paignton is Preston Sands, a great family beach. On this safe, clean beach you can sunbathe, swim or make castles in the sand, or why not grab a fishing net and explore the rock pools at low tide?

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  5. Blue beach huts at Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Blue beach huts at Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EL

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    A mile from Torquay harbour and in a stunning location at the bottom of a row of imposing cliffs. Grab a deckchair and enjoy the sound of the sea lapping against the shore, or wander along the promenade lined with a colourful row of beach chalets.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer

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  6. Enterprise Amusements, Paignton, Devon
    Enterprise Amusements, Paignton, Devon
    Enterprise Amusements, Paignton, Devon
    Enterprise Amusements, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    59-61 Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AJ

    Telephone

    01803 556562

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Pop down to Enterprise Amusements arcade on Torbay Road to try your luck with the huge selection of games to choose from. The air conditioned family arcade has redemption prizes,video games,pushers and cranes.
    As you arrive in the seaside resort of…

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    Type:

    Amusement Parks and Arcades

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  7. A man with a young boy sitting on his shoulders,  standing on the South West Coast Path with Thatchers Rock, Torquay, and the sea in the background. E

    Dates

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    0844 474 2233

    Torquay

    Dates

    In 2007 the English Riviera was designated a Global Geopark and is one of just 7 sites in the UK and Ireland to hold this special status.

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    Type:

    Environmental Attraction

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  8. Snapshot Trips paper pack
    Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
    Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
    Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
    Snapshot Trips paper pack
    Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
    Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure
    Snapshot Trips: A New Kind of Adventure

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Address

    62 Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HY

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Self-Guided, Surprise Day Trips Across the English Riviera and Beyond

    Looking for a new way to explore Devon? Introducing Snapshot Trips – themed, self-guided road trips filled with surprise stops, local gems, and unforgettable experiences…

    Type

    Type:

    Self-Guided Tour

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  9. OurGlass Cockington Country Park
    OurGlass Cockington Country Park

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

    Address

    Studio 3, Stableyard, Cockington Court Craft Centre, Cockington Village, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 6XA

    Telephone

    + 44 01803 606757

    Price

    Free

    Cockington Village, TORQUAY

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00

    OurGlass produce an innovative range of studio glass using traditional glassblowing methods. The workshop is open every day, all year round and is free admission. You can watch the work being created up-close... and ask any questions you may have

    Type

    Type:

    Craft Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

    Price

    Free

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