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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. 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
  2. Zoo Keeper for a Day Experience at Paignton Zoo
    Paignton Zoo
    People looking across an enclosure to a giraffe at Paignton Zoo
    Zoo Keeper for a Day Experience at Paignton Zoo
    Paignton Zoo
    People looking across an enclosure to a giraffe 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

    Learn all about life at Paignton Zoo and discover what it’s like to be a zookeeper with our ‘Keeper for a day’ experience.

    Type

    Type:

    Unique Experience

    Add Zoo Keeper for a Day Experience - Paignton Zoo to your Itinerary

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  3. Donkeys at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Occombe Goat, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Guinea pig, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
    Children playing at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Slide, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
    Freshly prepared food at Occombe Farm Cafe, alfresco dining, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    All-weather indoor play area at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Sheep at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Donkeys at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Occombe Goat, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Guinea pig, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
    Children playing at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Slide, Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon
    Freshly prepared food at Occombe Farm Cafe, alfresco dining, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    All-weather indoor play area at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
    Sheep at Occombe Farm, Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Preston Down Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN

    Telephone

    01803 696250

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Occombe Farm – Indoor Play, Outdoor Adventure & Animal Encounters on the English Riviera

    Occombe Farm is a unique all-weather family attraction in Paignton, on the English Riviera. It’s where play, nature and animals come together for an…

    Type

    Type:

    Farm

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children all ages
    • Facilities for children

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

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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. 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

  6. Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon
    Brixham Marina, Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Berry Head Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BW

    Telephone

    01803 882929

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Brixham Marina is in the heart of Brixham, a picturesque Devon town in the wider area of Torbay. Sheltered from the south-westerly winds and offering safe access in all weathers and at all states of the tide, the 485-berth marina is the perfect base…

    Type

    Type:

    Canal / Waterway / Marina

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    Web Site

  7. 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.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - Not in summer

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  8. Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Cliff railway, Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Cliff railway, Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon
    Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

    Telephone

    01803 208443

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    This is a great beach for all ages! paddling for the young and a variety of watersports for the older and braver! Accessible via a steep road or you could take the amazing Babbabacombe Cliff Railway.

    Type

    Type:

    Beach

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

    Add Oddicombe Beach Torquay to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

  9. Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon
    Rock Solid Coasteering, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SU

    Telephone

    07723 088292

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Our adventures are all about pushing boundaries, daring each other to go further and yes the banter is top shelf. You will scale cliffs, fall into the water, observe seals, leap from high ledges, balance on ancient plateaus, swim through caves and…

    Type

    Type:

    Coasteering

    Add Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour to your Itinerary

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    Web Site

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