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Devon’s beautiful English Riviera with its popular resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham has quite a renowned microclimate and a very sheltered Bay, great for all types of outdoor sports and leisure.

Swimming

The beautiful English Riviera is paradise to the swimmer with wild swimming popular here. Not only does it have a superb coastline and beautiful beaches but there are also lots of stylish swimming pools from the elegant to the familytastic. Don't miss one of Britain's very coolest pools, Shoalstone Outdoor Pool and Lido in Brixham. It’s a 53-metre seawater swimming pool situated in a stunning position on Brixham sea front, one of only a few left in the country (seasonal). Waves Leisure Pool is a wonderfully family-friendly pool in Torquay for year-round fun. Torbay Leisure Centre in Paignton has a 33ft pool plus other activities such as gym and sports. Many of the larger hotels around the Bay offer day passes to non-residents to their pool and spa facilities and Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton not only has waterslides but a 20-metre long swimming pool. Admiral Swimming Pool is a 25ft public swimming pool in Brixham.

Cycling

Devon’s beautiful English Riviera makes a great base for cycling. Torbay Velopark is a 1.5 km closed circuit in Paignton suitable for the whole family and there are plenty of cycle-friendly routes across the resort. Plus, the more adventurous cyclist will be able to head right along the coast and further inland with nearby Haldon Forest and Dartmoor providing excellent off-road cycling. There’s also a BMX track in Paignton.

Tennis

Torquay Tennis Club has superb facilities, was home to a number of former tennis greats and host one of the country’s leading tennis tournaments the Torbay Open, which started in 1887. There are 5 brand new artificial clay courts, 4 artificial grass courts and 3 indoor courts plus a friendly and attractive clubhouse with food and drinks on offer. Non-members are welcome to hire either the outdoor or the indoor courts and can also join Pay and Play coaching sessions held throughout the year.

Cary Park Tennis Club in Babbacombe is a friendly community-based club open all year with 6 all-weather hardcourts; non-members are welcome to hire courts. There are also courts to hire in Torre Abbey Leisure Park in Torquay (10 courts), St Mary’s Park in Brixham (4 free courts open all year), Upton Park in Torquay (1 free court, open all year) and Victoria Park in Paignton (2 free courts, open all year).

Ten Pin Bowling

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

Football

Torquay United Football Club is located at Plainmoor in Torquay. They are known as the Gulls and heading to a match here is a real treat for the whole family.

Sailing

Beautiful Torbay is a noted sailing centre and professional Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training is available at Torbay Sea School in Brixham. Dinghy sailing, powerboating and sailing on heritage yachts is also available for visitors.

Golf

There are some wonderfully appointed and highly welcoming golf clubs on Devon’s English Riviera. Torquay Golf Club has a delightful 18-hole parkland course with stunning views over Lyme Bay. Churston Golf Club in Brixham is also a beautiful 18-hole parkland course with amazing coastal views. Torre Abbey Leisure Park in Torquay and Broadsands Beach Pitch n Putt on the edge of Paignton both have 9-hole pitch n putt courses. There are also adventure golf courses (crazy golf) in Torquay and Paignton and a short 18-hole Cayman Golf course in Brixham.

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Cary Spa

Torquay

The Award Winning Spa Room at the Cary Arms in Devon offers guests the chance for total relaxation and indulgence.
Kick back and enjoy the surroundings, soak up the south Devon view and go for a pamper. The Spa Room at the Cary Arms offer
English Riviera Wheel

Torquay

Soaring high over the beautiful harbor in the heart of the English Riviera at Torquay, the wheel is situated within the famous Pavilion Gardens, next to The Princess Theatre, enjoying amazing views of the town and harbour.
A birds eye view of the…
Reach Outdoors

Goodrington Sands, Paignton

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…

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PGL Barton Hall Activity & Holiday Centre

Torquay

Barton Hall, set in 46 acres, of the English Riviera and with views reaching across Torbay. Devon's warm climate, the great activities on offer and Barton’s beautiful, outdoor heated pool have consistently made Barton Hall our most popular family…
Livermead Beach

Torquay

Livermead Beach - Good access for water sports. Swimming not allowed in the water ski lane. No sand at high tide.
Torbay Golf Centre

Paignton

The Driving Range boasts 28 Undercover Bays with 6 outside Bays, it has various targets and distance markers down range, including a trampoline, barrels, a unique ‘Trotters’ yellow van at 145 yards, Tyres at 80 and 150 yards, a large green at 160
Royal Torbay Yacht Club

Torquay

The Club hosts many prestigious sailing championships including inter alia, the One Ton Cup and the Dragon World Championship Torbay Regattand has managed to achieve a justified reputation (which it retains) as a leader in race management.
Torquay Harbour & Marina

Beacon Quay, Torquay

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…
Broadsands Beach Paignton

Paignton

In between Paignton and Brixham is Broadsands on the English Riviera, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay. With a long sandy beach the whole family can enjoy, you can make sandcastles for a couple of hours and then paddle in the calm sea.
WeFerry/Fun Fish Trips

Torquay

The Teignmouth Round Robin – from Brixham, Paignton & Torquay
In 2018 we successfully launched our exciting new venture – The Teignmouth Round Robin. We took hundreds of people from Brixham, Paignton & Torquay on a boat & rail adventure up a…
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company

Kingswear, Devon

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.
South West Rib Rides

Brixham

Southwest Rib Rides is Torbay’s only speed boat ride, offering a range of trips for the whole family. Explore the beautiful Torbay coastline from the comfort and safety of our fantastic rib ‘Go Ballistic’.
Take in sights such as Elberry cove,…
Scadson Woods Bike Park

Paignton

Scadson Freeride park is a 13-acre woodland site, located within Scadson woods in Torbay. It is the only purpose built mountain bike trail for all abilities. It provides recreational, health and educational opportunities which benefit local people…
The Match Room Sports and Social Club

Paignton

The Match Room.
5 x match standard snooker tables, pool room, 2 x dart boards, 2 x large TV's showing BT Sport.
Modern and stylish bar.
Battlefield Live

Brixham

Battlefield Live an exciting infra red combat game using sensor recognition and up to the second feedback provided by your gun, it’s next generation gaming and it’s here on a superbly designed 3 acre Battlefield in Torbay.
Its the closest thing to…
Torbay Sea School

Paignton

Torbay Sea School incorporates Torbay Sailing School and is situated in the beautiful English Riviera in South Devon. We have Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Dartmouth right on our doorstep.
Torbay Velopark

Paignton

The circuit is the only outdoor closed road circuit in Devon and Cornwall and can accommodate amateur and professional cycling and a range of other sporting activities.
Oddicombe Beach Torquay

Torquay

This is a great beach for all ages! paddling for the young and a variety of watersports for the older and braver! Accessible via a steep road or you could take the amazing Babbabacombe Cliff Railway.
Paignton Sailing Club

Paignton

Paignton Sailing Club is predominantly a dinghy racing club and is host to the Torbay Spring and Autumn Regattas.
Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton

Paignton

Goodrington Park is home to several attractions including a small quad bike track.

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