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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. Zoo Keeper for a Day Experience at Paignton Zoo
    Paignton Zoo
    People looking across an enclosure to a giraffe at Paignton Zoo
    Zoo Keeper for a Day Experience at Paignton Zoo
    Paignton Zoo
    People looking across an enclosure to a giraffe at Paignton Zoo

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Learn all about life at Paignton Zoo and discover what it’s like to be a zookeeper with our ‘Keeper for a day’ experience.

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    Type:

    Unique Experience

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  2. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

    Telephone

    0844 474 2233

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    In 2007 the English Riviera was designated a Global Geopark and is one of just 8 sites in the UK and Ireland to hold this special status.

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    Type:

    Environmental Attraction

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  3. 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
    Blue beach huts at Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon
    Meadfoot beach in Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EL

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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.

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    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer

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  4. Clennon Lakes, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Penwill Way, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 5JP

    PAIGNTON

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Clennon Lakes is a nature reserve consisting of manmade lakes created by the council in the 1980s. They are the most important wetland site on the English Riviera and home to many species found nowhere else in the Bay. On the lakes, you will find an…

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    Natural Wildlife Site

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  5. A man, a woman and a young child feel the giraffes at Paignton Zoo on the Giraffe Experience
    A woman and a young boy feed a giraffe at Paignton Zoo. The Giraffe Experience at Paignton Zoo.
    A man, a woman and a young child feel the giraffes at Paignton Zoo on the Giraffe Experience
    A woman and a young boy feed a giraffe at Paignton Zoo. The Giraffe Experience at Paignton Zoo.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Get up close with the giraffes and help out with their feeding time. You’ll have the chance to chat with one of Paignton Zoo's knowledgeable keepers and learn all about each individual giraffe from the people that know them the best!

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    Type:

    Unique Experience

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  6. Guided tours

    Dates

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

    Address

    English Riviera and South Devon, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    01803 211211

    Torquay

    Dates

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

    Are you bringing a group to the English Riviera to experience all it has to offer? Or are you an independent traveller looking to get to the heart of the resort? You'll find your trip all the more memorable with a tour from one of our local guides.

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    Museums & Galleries

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  7. Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

    Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DZ

    Telephone

    0844 826 3034

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Hollywood Bowl Torquay!
    Hollywood Bowl Torquay is the perfect environment for all ages. Close to the seaside and full to the brim with fun, enjoy bowling with great food and drinks at our centre in Torquay.

    With 21 lanes to bowl along, designated…

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    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups
    • Cater for school groups

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  8. Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Fishing Trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    See dolphins on a trip with Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Boy Richard fishing trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Fishing Trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    See dolphins on a trip with Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Boy Richard fishing trip, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon
    Dart Princess, Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferry, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    Address

    PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AG

    Telephone

    01803 935267

    PAIGNTON

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    For over 60 years the Lane family and their crew have operated pleasure and fishing boats in Torbay and on the River Dart.

    Paignton Pleasure Cruises and Ferries aim to give all a memorable experience on the water with a wealth of knowledge about…

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    Type:

    Boat Trip

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  9. Brixham
    Trawlers in Brixham harbour
    Trawlers in Brixham harbour
    Boat trips from Brixham
    Brixham
    Trawlers in Brixham harbour
    Trawlers in Brixham harbour
    Boat trips from Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Brixham has been the centre of the area’s fishing industry for centuries. You can find out more about the town’s maritime past at the Brixham Heritage Museum – or taste the local catch in one of the town’s cafés or restaurants.

    Another of Brixham’s…

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