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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. Take a look at some of our indoor attractions near you during your stay.

Torquay and Babbacombe Indoor Attractions

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. Bygones is an authentic life-size Victorian street with 3 fascinating floors of pure nostalgia as well as a cosy themed cafe.

Waves Leisure Pool at the Riviera Centre in Torquay is a wonderfully warm fun pool with wave machine, flume and water activity centre with fully qualified lifeguards. You can also swim at Torbay Leisure Centre in Paignton and Admiral Swimming Pool, Brixham. Cockington Court is a vibrant, working craft centre set within the beautiful 18th century manor house of Cockington Court with delightful tearooms.

Torquay Museum has some really fascinating exhibits plus a permanent Agatha Christie Gallery. Another must-visit is 800-year-old Torre Abbey on the seafront in Torquay with its galleries, tropical glasshouses and a full year-round events programme.

AMF Bowling has a brilliant Ten Pin Bowling Centre with 21 lanes, amusements and food and drink on offer.

Paignton Indoor Attractions

Paignton Pier is a magnificent structure where you’ll find a huge range of indoor fun and games whilst enjoying the breathtaking sea views.

Visit world-renowned Paignton Zoo with its acres of gardens, huge numbers of exotic species and extensive indoor options including covered boardwalks, reptile tropics, desert glasshouse, undercover bird show, indoor play areas and spacious restaurant.

The Steam Train - A ‘must-do’ is the delightful steam train that runs from Paignton to Kingswear along the stunning English Riviera coastline. You can also cross to Dartmouth on the ferry and jump aboard a covered riverboat up the Dart to visit Agatha Christie’s magnificent riverside residence at Greenway (now National Trust).

Brixham Indoor Attractions

Agatha Christie’s Greenway – tour the fascinating holiday home of the Queen of Crime at Greenway near Brixham (now National Trust). Coleton Fishacre, the stunning arts and crafts home of the D’Oyly Carte family has a stunning Art Deco interior and will waft you back to the Jazz Age. It’s now National Trust.

Brixham Heritage Museum provides an intriguing place to visit with a rich collection of exhibits relating to Brixham's fishing industry including many maritime models and other local archaeological finds relating to the Napoleonic fort at Berry Head. The whole family will love the reconstructed Victorian parlour, nursery and model of the railway station. Brixham Battery Heritage Centre is a fascinating wartime museum where you are positively encouraged to touch the exhibits and where historic fighter planes hang ‘dog-fight-like’ from the ceilings.

Brixham Fish Market Tours

You’ll need to book and get up early for the renowned 6am fish market tours where you see the auction in action and then enjoy a delicious fish breakfast at Rockfish.

Visit the Theatre

Torquay has a vibrant theatre scene with a huge choice of glamorous shows, concerts, plays, musicals, ballets and comedies offering you top West End performances and the best of local am-dram. There are three theatres in Torquay including the Princess Theatre, which attracts the very best of the national touring shows plus The Little Theatre, homes of TOADS Theatre Company and historic Babbacombe Theatre with its wonderful musical variety shows and top visiting acts. Paignton’s Palace Theatre and Brixham Theatre also have some great shows and visiting acts.

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Artizan Gallery

Address

7 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW

Telephone
01803 428626

info@artizangallery.co.uk

Torquay

Artizan is an independent, fine art gallery situated on the English Riviera's stunning coastline dedicated to celebrating the work of South Devon artists and championing the contemporary artistic talent as well as the established cultural heritage…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Agatha Christie Mile

Address

Torquay Seafront, (starting points: Grand or Imperial Hotels), Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

Telephone
01803 211211

holiday@englishriviera.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Drift back into the style and opulence of the Jazz Age as you retrace the steps of the world’s best-selling author along Torquay’s seafront.

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Sightseeing
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Accessible to Wheelchair Users
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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 17:00
OurGlass

Address

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

Telephone
+ 44 01803 606757

ourglasslimited@hotmail.com

Price
Free

Cockington Village, TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 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

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Craft Centre
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Facilities for children
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Accessible to Wheelchair Users
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Free

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15 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026
Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)

Address

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

Telephone
01803555872

enquiries@dsrrb.co.uk

Paignton

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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…

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Steam Railway
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Dogs-Accepted
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Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None
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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Torbay Leisure Centre

Address

Penwill Way, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5JR

Telephone
01803 522240

Paignton

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Located in the heart of Paignton we are a leisure centre offering a 25m swimming pool as well as a trainer pool, 120 station gym, including Queenax Rig, sports hall, 4 squash courts,a friendly onsite café and even a Velopark!
There is also a…

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Sport/Leisure Centre
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Facilities for children
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Accessible to Wheelchair Users
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1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

Seashore Centre

Address

Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, Tanners Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LS

Telephone
01803 520022

info@countryside-trust.org.uk

Goodrington, Paignton

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1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

The Seashore Centre is a great base from which to explore Torbay’s stunning marine environment and discover more about local wildlife and the Geopark.

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Animals & Nature

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Real Crime Museum

Address

23 Victoria Parade, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 2BD

georgebamby1971@gmail.com

Price
Price Free to £8.95 Per Ticket

TORQUAY

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Real Crime Museum is a fascinating attraction based on the harbour in Torquay. If you are interested in crime, you will love the exhibits they have on show. They include gangsters, bank robberies, forensics, police memorabilia, prison service…

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Museum
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Groups Accepted

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Price Free to £8.95 Per Ticket

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30 July 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Escape Room

Address

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

Telephone
07939 228254

escaperoomtorquay@yahoo.com

Torquay Harbour, Torquay

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From:

30 July 2026to31 Dec 2026

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…

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Escape Room

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Coleton Fishacre

Address

Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

Telephone
01803 843235

coletonfishacre@nationaltrust.org.uk

Kingswear, Dartmouth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

At the country home of the D’Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere…

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Historic House/Palace
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Parking On Site
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