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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. A man, a woman and a young child feel the giraffes at Paignton Zoo on the Giraffe Experience
      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.
        1  Jan

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 697500

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      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!

      Type

      Type:

      Unique Experience

    2. 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
    3. Torre Abbey Meadows

      Address

      The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

      Telephone

      01803 207797

      Torquay

      Abbey Meadows and Gardens is situated on Torquay Seafront. The meadow is a large open space used by all for events and picnics. The park itself is host to a range of activities, such as tennis and crazy golf; it also houses the Italian Gardens with…

      Type

      Type:

      Historic Garden

    4. exterior artist impression of arena torquay on 39-41 torwood street
      exterior artist impression of arena torquay on 39-41 torwood street
      Artist Impression, view from the mix pontoon, Arena, Torwood Street, Torquay
      exterior artist impression of arena torquay on 39-41 torwood street
      Artist Impression, view from the mix pontoon, Arena, Torwood Street, Torquay
        13  June

      Address

      39-41 Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DZ

      Telephone

      01803 467039

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      13 June 2025to13 June 2026

      Located on the beautiful English Riviera, Arena Torquay offers a large dynamic space for music and event lovers of all kinds to enjoy a wide variety of performances, from emerging local talent to international headliners.

      Designed with both artists…

      Type

      Type:

      Nightclub

      Key Features

      • Groups
      • Groups Welcomed

      Establishment Features

      • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
    5. Princess Pier Torquay, Devon
      Princess Pier Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Seafront, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HA

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      The pier, built in 1890, is the perfect place to stop and gaze out to sea, or to enjoy watching the constant comings and goings in the adjacent marina.

      Type

      Type:

      Pier

    6. 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
    7. Drone shot of Torquay harbour and marina
      Drone shot of Torquay harbour and marina
      Torquay Harbour & Marina, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Harbour & Marina, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Harbour & Marina, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Harbour & Marina, Torquay, Devon
      Drone shot of Torquay harbour and marina
      Torquay Harbour & Marina, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Harbour & Marina, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Harbour & Marina, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Harbour & Marina, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Harbour Master, Harbour Office, Beacon Quay, Torquay, TQ1 2BG

      Telephone

      01803 292429

      Beacon Quay, Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      With almost 1,000 berths available, Torquay Harbour is a well-protected yacht haven with access to some of the best facilities in the Southwest. It’s the ideal base from which to explore the English Riviera’s coast.

      Torquay Harbour lies on the…

      Type

      Type:

      Canal / Waterway / Marina

    8. Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Train of Lights
      Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Train of Lights
        15  Feb

      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…

      Type

      Type:

      Steam Railway

      Establishment Features

      • Dogs-Accepted
      • Dogs Welcomed

      Venue Facilities

      • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None
      • Groups Welcomed
    9. Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
      Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
      Dart Venturer crossing the Bay from Brixham to Torquay for the Western Lady Ferry service.
      Dittisham Princess on the Western lady Ferry service across the Bay
      Dart Venturer embarking passengers at Fish Quay, Brixham
      Dart Venturer at Toquay harbour just before departure to sail to Dartmouth!
      Dart Venturer crossing the Bay from Brixham to Torquay for the Western Lady Ferry service.
      Dittisham Princess on the Western lady Ferry service across the Bay
      Dart Venturer embarking passengers at Fish Quay, Brixham

      Address

      6 Vaughan Road, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

      Telephone

      01803 293797

      Torquay Harbour, Torquay

      Dates

      The Western Lady Ferry Service has been operating an excellent ferry service between Torquay and Brixham for over 75 years.

      The 30 minute ferry ride across the Bay to Brixham and returning to Torquay is a stress-free, delightful way to view Torbay…

      Type

      Type:

      Boat Trip

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