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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. Fishcombe Cove
    Fishcombe Cove

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8RB

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Fishcombe Cove is ideal if you want to escape the crowds. Situated along the coast from Brixham, this small shingle beach is a quiet, peaceful little cove protected on all sides by tall red cliffs.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
  2. 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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 292429

    Beacon Quay, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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

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  3. Seashore Centre
    Seashore Centre
    Seashore Centre
    Seashore Centre

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

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

    Goodrington, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    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.

    Type

    Type:

    Animals & Nature

  4. View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton
    View from the sea inland at Preston Sands, Paignton
    Preston Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NU

    Telephone

    01803 555729

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    A short walk from Paignton is Preston Sands, a great family beach. On this safe, clean beach you can sunbathe, swim or make castles in the sand, or why not grab a fishing net and explore the rock pools at low tide?

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  5. Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    4 people wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets jumping off the rocks into the sea
    People getting splashed with waves whilst coasteering
    Someone jumping into the sea whilst coasteering
    A group of kayakers on a wild camping expedition
    Kayaking along the rocky coastline
    Kayaking through rock gulleys
    A group of kayakers
    Sea kayaking
    Stand up paddleboarding
    Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    4 people wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets jumping off the rocks into the sea
    People getting splashed with waves whilst coasteering
    Someone jumping into the sea whilst coasteering
    A group of kayakers on a wild camping expedition
    Kayaking along the rocky coastline
    Kayaking through rock gulleys
    A group of kayakers
    Sea kayaking
    Stand up paddleboarding

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    The Seashore Centre, Tanners Road, Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are an Award winning outdoor activity company and are here to make your visit to the English Riviera one to remember. We provide Coasteering, Kayak and Stand…

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age: 8 Years

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups
    • Cater for school groups - We can provide adventure activity days for youth groups, with activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, coasteering, archery, bushcraft and more! We offer preferential youth group rates.
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Indicative Availability

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  6. The thatched village of Cockington in the English Riviera, South Devon
    Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay, Devon
    The thatched village of Cockington in the English Riviera, South Devon
    Cockington Village and Country Park, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Cockington Village, Cockington, TORQUAY, DEVON, TQ2 6XA

    Telephone

    01803 520022

    Price

    Free

    TORQUAY

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026

    An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. 

    Cockington is a quintessentially English village with Saxon origins which attracts many thousands of visitors each year. Some of the quaint thatched cottages and buildings in the chocolate box…

    Type

    Type:

    Country Park/Nature Reserve

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Pre-booking appreciated for very large groups.

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Price

    Free

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    Web Site

  7. 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.

    Type

    Type:

    Environmental Attraction

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  8. Entrance of the Princess Theatre, Torquay Devon
    An outside view of the entrance in the dark, there are glass windows and people approaching the front steps
    Auditorium front at Princess Theatre, Torquay, Devon
     a full auditorium from the middle in front of the stage
    the auditorium from the front right side filling up with people
    Live concert inside the Princess Theatre
    A view of the whole theatre from rock walk steps with the marina in the background. the venue is lit white at night time.
    Entrance of the Princess Theatre, Torquay Devon
    An outside view of the entrance in the dark, there are glass windows and people approaching the front steps
    Auditorium front at Princess Theatre, Torquay, Devon
     a full auditorium from the middle in front of the stage
    the auditorium from the front right side filling up with people
    Live concert inside the Princess Theatre
    A view of the whole theatre from rock walk steps with the marina in the background. the venue is lit white at night time.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    The Princess Theatre, Torquay had a large refurbishment in Spring 2024 and is looking forward to welcoming audiences from all over the region to a fantastic season of entertainment.

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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  9. Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon
    Torquay Marina, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Vaughan Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

    Telephone

    01803 200210

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Torquay Marina is in the north-east corner of Torbay and sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds, so it’s a safe haven for boats in all weathers. With modern facilities and superb bluewater cruising, it's popular with yachtsmen from home…

    Type

    Type:

    Canal / Waterway / Marina

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