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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. 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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Football

The nation’s passion for football extends down to the beautiful English Riviera – with our very own Torquay United Football Club.
Rugby

Sport brings people together - whether watching, supporting or playing. So why not enjoy your sporting passion on the beautiful English Riviera?
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.
Sea Swimming

The English Riviera is protected by the hills of Dartmoor creating little wind and a mild microclimate.

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Gym at The Riviera International Centre

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Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5LZ

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Torquay

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One Of Torquay's Longest Standing Gyms With Experienced Instructors And Extensive Facilities Our fully qualified Fitness Instructors can help support you by creating a specific exercise programme to help you achieve your goals. Whether you are…

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Dartmouth Day Cruise

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Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

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01803 293797

Brixham

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1 Apr 2026to30 Sept 2026

Dartmouth Day Cruise - an exciting day adventure to the lovely historic Port of Dartmouth.
This is an all day excursion cruising along the South Devon coastline taking in views of Berry Head and Coleton Fishacre before passing the Daymark at…

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Giraffe Experience - Paignton Zoo

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

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01803 697500

Paignton

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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!

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Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors

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

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01803 524950

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Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

Goodrington Sands, Paignton

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Explore the natural beauty of the Torbay coastline from the unique viewpoint of a kayak or paddle board with Reach Outdoors. With a range of sessions available for all abilities, from age 8 upwards, the Reach team offer introductory 2 - 3 hour…

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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.

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Elberry Cove

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Brixham, Devon, TQ3 6LE

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01803 207975

beaches@torbay.gov.uk

Brixham

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Elberry Cove is a romantic impressive shingle beach with beautiful cystal blue clear waters a little gem in English Riveria, which is reached by a footpath from Broadsands beach. This is a beautiful beach in an idyllic rural setting.

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Abbey Park

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

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01803 701310

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Torquay

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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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Steamer Quay

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Rock Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5SP

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01803 262217

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TORQUAY

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Steamer Quay is a relaxation spa situated in the heart of Torquay, aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. In recent years, sessions have been added for mixed sex couples. The spa is 5,100 square feet, spread over four floors and offers the following…

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Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer

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South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BH

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01803 555872

Dartmouth

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

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De-Vey Events Wheel

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Princess Gardens, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

Torquay

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23 May 2026to30 Sept 2026

We are pleased to share that a brand-new 35m Torquay Wheel is opening from 23rd May for the summer season.
A new operator, DeVey Events Limited, has been confirmed. Residents and visitors will once again be able to enjoy stunning views across…

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