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English Riviera

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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. Princess Gardens
      Princess Gardens
        1  Jan

      Address

      Seafront, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

      Telephone

      01803 207797

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      A wander along Torquay's seafront will take you alongside Torquay Marina and through the pretty waterside Princess Gardens, a promenade lined with palm trees, well-manicured flowerbeds and an ornate water fountain.

      Type

      Type:

      Garden

    2. Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
      Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
      Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
      Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
      Oyster Cove, Paignton, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6DT

      Telephone

      01803 207975

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      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.

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Establishment Features

      • Dogs-Accepted
      • Dogs Welcomed
    3. Seashore Centre
      Seashore Centre
      Seashore Centre
      Seashore Centre
      Seashore Centre
        1  Apr

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 520022

      Goodrington, Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to30 Sept 2025Various 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.

      Type

      Type:

      Animals & Nature

    4. The Steps of Brixham - Walks
      The Steps of Brixham - Walks
      Walking for Fitness in Brixham Walks
      The Murals & Street Art of Brixham Walks
      Brixham Mural
      Brixham Mural
      The Steps of Brixham - Walks
      Walking for Fitness in Brixham Walks
      The Murals & Street Art of Brixham Walks
      Brixham Mural
      Brixham Mural
        1  Jan

      Address

      Various locations throughout, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8ED

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Brixham has a diverse and interesting historical background, underpinned by its location by the sea and deep-rooted fishing industry. The town is already well known as a tourist attraction, but visitors may be missing out on items and areas of…

      Type

      Type:

      Walking Route

    5. Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
      Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
      he Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tour
      The Agatha Christie Bust, Palk Street, Torquay
      Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tours
      he Story of Agatha Christie's Extraordinary Life - English Riviera Walking Tour
      The Agatha Christie Bust, Palk Street, Torquay
        1  Apr

      Address

      English Riviera Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Telephone

      07414 777606

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

      Thanks to our extraordinary landscape and mild climate, Agatha's parents were enticed to move to Torquay. War with Napoleon 200 years ago prevented the wealthy Victorians from travelling to the French Riviera for the winters. So, they looked for a…

      Type

      Type:

      Walking

    6. The Foundry
      The Foundry, Torquay, Devon
      The Foundry, Torquay, Devon
        16  Apr

      Address

      13 Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1ED

      Telephone

      01803 213458

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      16 Apr 2025to31 Dec 2025

      The Foundry is the Southwest’s most active night-club and multipurpose event space situated on the Torquay Harbourside. Located in the Scala building, The Foundry is set to become an event led, state of the art nightclub and multipurpose event space…

      Type

      Type:

      Nightclub

      Key Features

      • Groups
      • Groups Welcomed
    7. Exterior, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      Exterior, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      Inside, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      Exterior, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      Inside, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

      Telephone

      01803 328385

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      An asset to the English Riviera for over eighty years Babbacombe Theatre is renowned for wowing audiences with their highly acclaimed family variety shows, most especially since 1986 when Matpro Limited took over the venue.

      From its earliest days,…

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      Venue Facilities

      • Groups Accepted
      • Groups Welcomed

      Establishment Features

      • Cater for groups

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    8. 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
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
      Breakwater Beach, Brixham, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF

      Telephone

      01803 857593

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      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…

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Parking & Transport

      • Parking On Site
      • On-Site Parking
    9. Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, Devon
        15  Feb  17  Mar

      Address

      Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LF

      Telephone

      01803 328750

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      17 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025
      From:
      15 Feb 2026to23 Feb 2026

      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.

      Type

      Type:

      Railway

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