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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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Torquay Tennis Club

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Shedden Hill, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5TY

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01803 209500

info@torquaytennisclub.co.uk

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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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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Torquay Marina

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Vaughan Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

Telephone
01803 200210

enquiries@mdlmarinas.co.uk

Torquay

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Torquay Marina is in the north-east corner of Torbay and sheltered from the prevailing south-westerly winds, so it’s a safe haven for boats in all weathers. With modern facilities and superb bluewater cruising, it's popular with yachtsmen from home…

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Goodrington Sands Paignton

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Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LN

Telephone
01803 665485

beaches@torbay.gov.uk

Paignton

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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.

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Dogs-Accepted - Year round on North Sands. Not in Summer on South Sands
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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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Price £3.25 to £7.00 Per Ticket

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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Golf Course
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SUP Hire

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Osborne Hotel, Hesketh Crescent, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2LL

Telephone
01803 213311

Torquay

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1 May 2026to31 Aug 2026

🌊 Ready to try something new on the water?
Stand Up Paddleboarding is now available at Hesketh Health Club!
Whether you're looking for a fun way to stay active, try something different with friends, or simply enjoy the beautiful waters of Meadfoot,…

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Cayman Golf

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

Telephone
01803 845909

caymangolf@hotmail.co.uk

Brixham

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Cayman golf is a family run business, which has been cleverly designed to create a short 18 hole (par71) golf course, built in 9 acres of picturesque Devon countryside on the outskirts of Brixham.

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Sea Kayak Torbay

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Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DD

Telephone
01803 912963

info@seakayaktorbay.co.uk

Torquay

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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…

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Kingswear Castle Paddle Steamer

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South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BH

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01803 555872

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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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