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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, 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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 697500

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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

    Add Giraffe Experience - Paignton Zoo to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  2. Beach Huts at Livermead Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Livermead Beach, Torquay, Devon
    View from the Grand Hotel of Livermead Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Beach huts at Livermead Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Beach Huts at Livermead Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Livermead Beach, Torquay, Devon
    View from the Grand Hotel of Livermead Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Beach huts at Livermead Beach, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RQ

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Torquay

    Dates

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

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted
  3. 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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    Web Site

  4. Boat Trips from Torquay
    Boat Trips from Torquay
    Boat Trips from Torquay
    Boat Trips from Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    13 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    A boat trip is the perfect way to experience the English Riviera from one of its best vantage points - the sea! Whether you're looking for a sight-seeing trip, fishing excursion or simply to cross the bay on a ferry, you'll find it all here.

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

  5. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torquay Seafront, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

    Telephone

    01803 701310

    Price

    Price £3.25 to £7.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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…

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    Type:

    Golf Course

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)

    Price

    Price £3.25 to £7.00 Per Ticket

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    Web Site

  6. 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.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 555872

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2026to2 Nov 2026

    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…

    Type

    Type:

    Unique Experience

    Add Vintage Locomotive Footplate Experience - DSRRB to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  7. Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Girl swimming at Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Shallow end at Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Kids play area at Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Girl swimming at Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Shallow end at Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon
    Kids play area at Riviera Centre Swimming Pool, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

    Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, DEVON, TQ2 5LZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1803 299992

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    There is something for everyone in our impressive leisure pool. Whether it’s our Swim England swimming lessons or just a casual swim, there are activities for all.

    WHAT’S ON OFFER?

    Waves leisure pool

    Wave Machine

    Sloping beach style…

    Type

    Type:

    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Minimum size group for entertainment 10; minimum size group for swim 20.

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

    Add Leisure Pool at the Riviera International Centre to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  8. Dates

    Address

    South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BH

    Telephone

    01803 555872

    Dartmouth

    Dates

    The paddle steamer Kingswear Castle is the last remaining coal-fired paddle steamer in operation in the UK today.

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Ship

    Add Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  9. Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay, SUP
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay
    Sea Kayak Torbay, SUP
    Sea Kayak Torbay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DD

    Telephone

    01803 912963

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    When we think about it, what epitomises Torbay is the view from the sea. We are overwhelmed by the sheer beauty and grandeur of the beautiful place we live in – and the geological history of what makes Torbay the stupendous coastal adventure…

    Type

    Type:

    Kayaking

    Add Sea Kayak Torbay to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

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