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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

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  2. Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    4 people wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets jumping off the rocks into the sea
    People getting splashed with waves whilst coasteering
    Someone jumping into the sea whilst coasteering
    A group of kayakers on a wild camping expedition
    Kayaking along the rocky coastline
    Kayaking through rock gulleys
    A group of kayakers
    Sea kayaking
    Stand up paddleboarding
    Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
    4 people wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets jumping off the rocks into the sea
    People getting splashed with waves whilst coasteering
    Someone jumping into the sea whilst coasteering
    A group of kayakers on a wild camping expedition
    Kayaking along the rocky coastline
    Kayaking through rock gulleys
    A group of kayakers
    Sea kayaking
    Stand up paddleboarding

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 524950

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Goodrington Sands, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Explore the Geopark’s spectacular coastline with an adventure to remember. Reach Outdoors are an Award winning outdoor activity company and are here to make your visit to the English Riviera one to remember. We provide Coasteering, Kayak and Stand…

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - Minimum age: 8 Years

    Key Features

    • Groups

    Establishment Features

    • Cater for groups
    • 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.
    • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

    Price

    Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity

    Indicative Availability

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  3. Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Mackerel caught Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Mackerel Fishing, Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Mackerel caught on Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Mackerel caught Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Mackerel Fishing, Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon
    Mackerel caught on Seaspray Fishing Trip, departs Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Booking Kiosk, The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

    Telephone

    07595297467

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    LETS GO FISHING
    Departing from Brixham Harbour aboard Seaspray for a 2 hour trip on Brixham's longest running Mackerel Fishing Charter Boat, you will sail at highspeed to where the fish are, staying inshore and hugging the coastline, using the…

    Type

    Type:

    Boat Trip

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  4. 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

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  5. hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach
    hollicombe beach

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2DN

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Hollicombe Beach, sits between Torquay and Paignton. With its distinctive red sand backed by tall cliffs it’s a sunbather’s paradise, and there’s a slipway to the beach giving easy access for people of all abilities.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in Summer
  6. Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay
    Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NE

    Telephone

    01803 207975

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Torre Abbey Sands Beach is a beautiful, long sandy beach that runs along the seafront in Torquay. The main beach for Torquay, its popular with families, paddleboarders or sun seekers all year round.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

  7. Shoalstone Outdoor Pool, Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026to30 Sept 2026

    Address

    Berry Head Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9FT

    Telephone

    07444 453801

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026to30 Sept 2026

    Shoalstone Pool is a 53 metre sea water swimming Pool situated in a stunning position on Brixham sea front: one of only a few left in the country. It is built into a natural rock pool that in Victorian times was popular for bathing, and in 1896 two…

    Type

    Type:

    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    Children & Infants

    • Facilities for children

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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    Web Site

  8. Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Marina, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Marina, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Harbour, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Marina, English Riviera, Devon
    Brixham Marina, English Riviera, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 851854

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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.

    Type

    Type:

    Canal / Waterway / Marina

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  9. 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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