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  1. Football
    The nation’s passion for football extends down to the beautiful English Riviera – with our very own Torquay United Football Club.
  2. Rugby
    Sport brings people together - whether watching, supporting or playing. So why not enjoy your sporting passion on the beautiful English Riviera?
  3. Golf
    There are some wonderfully appointed and highly welcoming golf clubs on Devon’s English Riviera. In Torquay and Brixham there are beautiful 18-hole parkland golf courses, both with stunning views of the coastline and the English Riviera’s warm climate allows you to play golf all year-round. You’ll also find some lovely pitch and putt courses and adventure golf courses for the whole family.
  4. Sea Swimming
    The English Riviera is protected by the hills of Dartmoor creating little wind and a mild microclimate.

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  1. A man working as a steam train driver, Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company. The Footplate Experience. Paignton to Kingswear.
    A man working as a steam train driver, Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company. The Footplate Experience. Paignton to Kingswear.
    Steam Train passing through Goodrington, Murder on the Riviera Express, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Paignton, Devon
    The Goliath vintage steam train engine with carriages travelling through the English Riviera Countryside. Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company.
    A man looks out of the cabin of a vintage locomotive. Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. English Riviera.
    A man working as a steam train driver, Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company. The Footplate Experience. Paignton to Kingswear.
    Steam Train passing through Goodrington, Murder on the Riviera Express, part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, Paignton, Devon
    The Goliath vintage steam train engine with carriages travelling through the English Riviera Countryside. Dartmouth Rail and River Boat Company.
    A man looks out of the cabin of a vintage locomotive. Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. English Riviera.

    Address

    Dartmouth Steam Railway, Queen's Park Station, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF

    Telephone

    01803 555872

    Type

    Type:

    Unique Experience

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

    Treat someone (or even yourself) to an unforgettable experience - enjoying the amazing viewpoint of the open locomotive. You'll observe and understand what all the jobs involve and don't forget to bring your camera along to capture the moment you…

  2. 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

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

    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…

  3. 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

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 292429

    Type

    Type:

    Canal / Waterway / Marina

    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…

  4. Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Cliff railway, Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Cliff railway, Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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.

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
    • Wheelchair Access
  5. Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon

    Address

    Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SU

    Telephone

    07723 088292

    Type

    Type:

    Coasteering

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Our adventures are all about pushing boundaries, daring each other to go further and yes the banter is top shelf. You will scale cliffs, fall into the water, observe seals, leap from high ledges, balance on ancient plateaus, swim through caves and…

  6. Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Aerial view Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Aerial view Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NE

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    This delectable beach is part of the English Riviera and it lives up to its name with its stunning sands, views and sunshine. This is the main beach for Torquay, being popular with holidaymakers from the surrounding hotels, day visitors and locals.

  7. Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Mini Quad Bike, Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Quad Bike Track Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon
    Mini Quad Bike, Goodrington Park North Paignton, Devon

    Address

    Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    07887 887543

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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

  8. Devon's Top Attractions

    Address

    Devon Wide, EX4 8JN

    Telephone

    01392 201227

    Type

    Type:

    Sub-Attraction

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Everything you need for a great day out in Devon is here at Devon’s Top Attractions, with over 40 top quality visitor attractions to choose from, all annually inspected and approved and all waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. Take a look at their…

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted
    • Groups Welcomed

    Key Features

    • Groups
  9. Brixham Harbour
    Brixham Harbour
    Brixham Harbour
    Brixham Harbour
    Brixham Harbour
    Brixham Harbour
    Brixham Harbour

    Address

    Brixham Harbour Office, New Fish Quay, Brixham, TQ5 9BW

    Telephone

    01803 851854

    Type

    Type:

    Canal / Waterway / Marina

    Brixham

    Dates

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

    Brixham Harbour is located on the southern side of Tor Bay and boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, plus a thriving fish market to support it.

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