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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. Agatha Christie Bust
      Agatha Christie Bust
        1  Jan

      Address

      Palk Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and the English Riviera celebrated her centenary in 1990 with the creation of a hand-crafted bronze bust in her likeness.

      Type

      Type:

      History & Heritage

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    2. Beacon Cove
      Beacon Cove
        1  Jan

      Address

      Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EP

      Telephone

      01803 207975

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Beacon Cove is a perfect haven away from the main beach of Torquay, close to Haldon Pier.

      There is a small promenade above a tiny shingle beach and its sheltered position makes it a warm sunny spot even out of season. At the turn of the century…

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

      Establishment Features

      • Dog Friendly
      • Dogs Welcomed

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access
    3. Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train at the entrance of Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train screens, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train passing Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train at the entrance of Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Land Train screens, Torquay, Devon
        1  Apr

      Address

      The Strand, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

      Telephone

      07980 269352

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to4 Nov 2025

      The Torquay Land Train is a fun way to get around Torquay for all ages! Further information can be found on www.torquaylandtrain.co.uk.

      Type

      Type:

      Sightseeing

    4. Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay' Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay' Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay's Dinosaur World, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      3 Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BB

      Telephone

      01803 298779

      Price

      Price £5.95 to £7.95 Per Ticket

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

      UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP 

      Torquay's Dinosaur World is an fun interactive indoor exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! There are a host of scaled and full size models set in realistic scenes accompanied by exciting information. There…

      Type

      Type:

      Museum

      Establishment Features

      • Dog Friendly
      • Dogs-Accepted
      • Dogs Welcomed

      Venue Facilities

      • Groups Accepted
      • Groups Welcomed

      Establishment Features

      • Cater for groups

      Accessibility

      • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
      • Wheelchair Access

      Price

      Price £5.95 to £7.95 Per Ticket
    5. Stained glass window, St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      Stained glass window, St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      Font, St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      View of St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      Interior, St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      Stained glass window, St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      Font, St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      View of St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
      Interior, St Mary the Virgin, St Marychurch
        1  Jan

      Address

      Fore Street/Church Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4QY

      Telephone

      01803 914771

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Welcome to St Mary’s! We are an ancient place of worship dating back over 1,000 years to when Monks first brought Christianity here, holding religious meetings out in the open around the base of a cross which existed in the church yard until about…

      Type

      Type:

      Church/Chapel

    6. Kayakers in the sea, English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.
      Kayakers in the sea, English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark.
        1  Jan

      Address

      Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6JF

      Telephone

      01803 207975

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
      Saltern Cove is one of the SSSI designate site in the English Riviera Geopark and a Local Nature Reserve. Unique in Britain, this nature reserve extends underwater to a point 376 metres below the…

      Type

      Type:

      Beach

    7. 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
      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
        1  Apr

      Address

      PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AG

      Telephone

      01803 529147

      PAIGNTON

      Dates

      From:
      1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025

      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…

      Type

      Type:

      Boat Trip

    8. Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
      Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
      Geoplay Park, Paignton walking bridge
      Geoplay Park sand, Paignton
      Geoplay Park, Paignton kids swing
      Geoplay Park stones in Paignton
      Geoplay Park, Paignton walking bridge
      Geoplay Park sand, Paignton
      Geoplay Park, Paignton kids swing
        1  Jan  1  Mar

      Address

      Paignton Seafront, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG

      Telephone

      01803 207797

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
      From:
      1 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Great free attraction on Paignton seafront. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
      The park is designed around the English Riviera’s geological history. The toddler area represents the Devonian Period when the area was south of the…

      Type

      Type:

      Adventure Park/Playground

    9. A rock climber on rock face, with sea in background. English Riviera UNESCO Global  Geopark.
      A rock climber on rock face, with sea in background. English Riviera UNESCO Global  Geopark.

      Address

      Bababcombe, Devon, TQ1 3LN

      Telephone

      08444742233

      Bababcombe

      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.

      Type

      Type:

      Environmental Attraction

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