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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!

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    Type:

    Unique Experience

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  2. Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon
    Broadsands Beach, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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.

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    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  3. Steam train going past at Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
     Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon
    Steam train going past at Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
     Goodrington Sands in Paignton, Devon
    Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

    Telephone

    01803 665485

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Close to Paignton is the long, sandy stretch of Goodrington Sands. With a Seaside Award, safe swimming conditions and loads of great activities, this family friendly beach promises to keep the kids happy whatever the weather.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Year round on North Sands. Not in Summer on South Sands

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  4. Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Devon Wide, EX4 8JN

    Telephone

    01392 201227

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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…

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    Type:

    Sub-Attraction

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Key Features

    • Groups

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  5. Relax at Imperial_s Spa Day, Torquay, Devon
    Enjoying afternoon tea with a view at The Imperial Torquay
    Relaxing with a cup of tea at The Imperial Torquay
    View of The Imperial Torquay as the sunsets over the English Riviera
    Main entrance of The Imperial Torquay on the English Riviera
    Roast dinner at The Imperial Torquay on The English Riviera
    A la carte restaurant at The Imperial Torquay
    View across to Paignton from The Imperial Torquay
    Cocktails at The Imperial Torquay
    Relax at Imperial_s Spa Day, Torquay, Devon
    Enjoying afternoon tea with a view at The Imperial Torquay
    Relaxing with a cup of tea at The Imperial Torquay
    View of The Imperial Torquay as the sunsets over the English Riviera
    Main entrance of The Imperial Torquay on the English Riviera
    Roast dinner at The Imperial Torquay on The English Riviera
    A la carte restaurant at The Imperial Torquay
    View across to Paignton from The Imperial Torquay
    Cocktails at The Imperial Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Park Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2DG

    Telephone

    +44 01803 294301

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Located in the Health & Leisure Club, a range of spa treatments by Decléor are available at The Imperial Torquay including facials, body massages and manicures.

    Combining nature’s purest and most potent active ingredients, Decléor scientifically…

    Type

    Type:

    Hotel Spa

    Key Features

    • Groups Welcomed

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site - Parking is Charged at £7.00 per car per night and £15.00 for Garage Parking
    • Parking On-site or Valet Parking

    Add The Imperial Torquay Spa to your Itinerary

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  6. Torquay Watersports coastal wildlife boat tour - a dolphin surfaces in the waters of Tor Bay, English Riviera
    Torquay Watersports coastal wildlife boat tour - a passenger takes a photo of Thatchers Rock from a boat at sea in Tor Bay, English Riviera
    Torquay Watersports coastal wildlife boat tour - a RIB boat at sea with passengers watching a dolphin swim ahead of the boat.
    Torquay Watersports coastal wildlife boat tour - a boat in the shallows of turqoise waters below interesting rock formations in the cliffs beyond.
    Torquay Watersports coastal wildlife boat tour - a dolphin surfaces in the waters of Tor Bay, English Riviera
    Torquay Watersports coastal wildlife boat tour - a passenger takes a photo of Thatchers Rock from a boat at sea in Tor Bay, English Riviera
    Torquay Watersports coastal wildlife boat tour - a RIB boat at sea with passengers watching a dolphin swim ahead of the boat.
    Torquay Watersports coastal wildlife boat tour - a boat in the shallows of turqoise waters below interesting rock formations in the cliffs beyond.

    Address

    Torquay Watersports, 2 - 4 Vaughan Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

    Telephone

    01803 362122

    Torquay

    Explore the English Riviera Coastline with Torquay Watersports and see up close the incredible wildlife that also call it home. We will explore secluded coves, caves and islands as we hope to encounter cormorants, guillemots, seals, porpoise and…

    Type

    Type:

    Unique Experience

    Add Coastal Wildlife Boat Tour - Torquay Watersports to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  7. 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
  8. 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

  9. Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay
    Hollywood Bowl, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

    Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DZ

    Telephone

    0844 826 3034

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Hollywood Bowl Torquay!
    Hollywood Bowl Torquay is the perfect environment for all ages. Close to the seaside and full to the brim with fun, enjoy bowling with great food and drinks at our centre in Torquay.

    With 21 lanes to bowl along, designated…

    Type

    Type:

    Activity Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups
    • Cater for school groups

    Add Hollywood Bowl to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

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