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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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A trip to Burgh Island - English Riviera Custom Tours

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Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BG

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Torquay

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And Then There Were None (once we have eaten them all!)
A trip to Burgh Island is a must for Agatha Christie fans. One of many tour chapters created for your own travel story, Have afternoon tea at this splendid art deco hotel . It is a tour that…

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Brixham Fish Market Tour with Rockfish Breakfast

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Brixham, TQ5 8AW

Brixham

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The Brixham Fish Market tours are a fantastic way to get behind the scenes knowledge of the local fishing industry at the largest fish market in the UK with all profits raised going towards the great work of the Fisherman's Mission. Finish off the…

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Broadsands Beach Paignton

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Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LL

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01803 207975

beaches@torbay.gov.uk

Paignton

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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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Livermead Beach

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Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RQ

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01803 207975

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Torquay

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

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Western Lady Ferry

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6 Vaughan Road, Torquay Harbour, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

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01803 293797

westernladyferry@dsrrb.co.uk

Torquay Harbour, Torquay

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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…

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Battlefield Live

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Dartmouth Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JT

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01803 842226

battlefieldlivetorbay@live.co.uk

Brixham

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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.
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Brixham Breakwater

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Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF

Brixham

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Protecting Brixham Harbour is the massive structure of Brixham Breakwater, stretching for half a mile offshore. It's a pleasant walk along the length, and from the far end you gain a very different perspective of the harbour and town.

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Torquay Tennis Club

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Shedden Hill, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5TY

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01803 209500

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Torquay

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All players, old and new, are very welcome to come and enjoy our extensive facilities, within a very friendly atmosphere. The club has an all inclusive concept whereby it has 'something for everyone.' From developing new players, having a vibrant a

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PGL Barton Hall

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PGL Barton Hall, Kingskerswell Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8JY

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0333 3212114

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Torquay

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Barton Hall, set in 46 acres of the English Riviera, offers families an unforgettable school holiday adventure! Devon's warm climate, the great activities on offer and Barton’s beautiful, outdoor heated pool have consistently made Barton Hall one of…

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