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The English Riviera

  1. Language Schools & Hostels
    With more than a dozen accredited International English Language Schools for adults and teenagers to choose from, learning English in Devon is an opportunity to stay in some of the most beautiful seaside locations in England and improve your English language skills amongst very welcoming local Devon people, not just in the classroom.
  2. Cookery Schools
    Foodie lovers are going to be in heaven when visiting South Devon and the English Riviera, with plenty of tasty treats on offer from both the land and sea. Should you wish to pick up some top cookery tips from some talented local chefs, then there are plenty of courses and classes available in the region.
  3. Group Operators
    For groups looking for a warm welcome, Torquay, Babbacombe, Cockington, Paignton and Brixham have it all. The English Riviera is a fantastic year-round destination for a group holiday.
  4. Group Accommodation
    For groups looking for a warm welcome, a great choice of group accommodation in Devon and a wealth of friendly group attractions and facilities, Torquay, Cockington, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham has it all. The fact is the English Riviera is a fantastic year-round destination for a group holiday in Devon.
  5. Group Attractions
    For groups of all sizes looking for the perfect holiday spot, Devon’s English Riviera really fits the bill with a huge range of attractions ideally suited to your needs. You’ll receive a warm welcome at our world-class attractions
  6. Coach Holidays
    If you're travelling to the English Riviera with a group, one of the first things to do as the organiser is find somewhere large enough to accommodate your group, making sure it has all the facilities that your guests will need during their stay.
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    1. Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
      Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
      Participants in a coasteering session traverse a rocky wall between coasteering jumps. The participants are wearing wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmet
        1  Jan

      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 2025to31 Dec 2025

      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

      Price

      Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity
    2. Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors
      Get On the Water with Reach Outdoors
        1  Jan

      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 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Explore the natural beauty of the Torbay coastline from the unique viewpoint of a kayak or paddle board with Reach Outdoors. With a range of sessions available for all abilities, from age 8 upwards, the Reach team offer introductory 2 - 3 hour…

      Type

      Type:

      Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

      Price

      Price £35.00 to £195.00 Activity
    3. Donkeys 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
      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
        1  Jan

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 696250

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      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…

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      Type:

      Farm

    4. Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Musuem, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Agatha Christie books for sale at Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Musuem, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
      Agatha Christie books for sale at Torquay Museum, Torquay, Devon
        29  Mar

      Address

      529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1HG

      Telephone

      +44 01803 293975

      Price

      Price Free to £10.00 Per Ticket

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      29 Mar 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

      Travel back through 400 million years of time at Torquay Museum – a hands-on family-friendly visitor attraction, with lots to see and do for children and adults alike. An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. 

      Type

      Type:

      Museum

      Price

      Price Free to £10.00 Per Ticket
    5. Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Train of Lights
      Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
      Train of Lights
        15  Feb

      Address

      Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AF

      Telephone

      01803555872

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      15 Feb 2025to2 Nov 2025

      A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam train travel, river and sea cruises across the English Riviera and along the beautiful river Dart in South Devon.

      Type

      Type:

      Steam Railway

    6. English Riviera Walking Tours
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, English Riviera Walking Tour, Torquay, Devon
      English Riviera Walking Tour, Torquay, Devon
      Babbacombe Cliff Railway, English Riviera Walking Tour, Torquay, Devon
      English Riviera Walking Tour, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

      Visitor Information Centre, Torquay, TQ2 5JG

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      Join us for memorable walks around The English Riviera
      We’ll convey stories and fascinating facts about the people and events which have shaped its history
      We go out every day, in virtually all weathers and offer walks which vary in time from 1 ½…

      Type

      Type:

      Walking Tour

    7. Coleton Fishacre
      Coleton Fishacre Saloon
      Coleton Fishacre
      Red, orange and yellow flowers in the border with the stone house in the background.
      Coleton Fishacre Saloon
      Coleton Fishacre
      Red, orange and yellow flowers in the border with the stone house in the background.
        1  Jan

      Address

      Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

      Telephone

      01803 843235

      Kingswear, Dartmouth

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

      At the country home of the D’Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere…

      Type

      Type:

      Historic House/Palace

    8. Raptor RIB Ride in Torbay, English Riviera
      Raptor RIB Ride in Torbay, English Riviera
      Dolphin jumping in Torbay, English Riviera.
      Children having fun on Coastal Boat Tour, Torbay.
      Dolphins very close to Torquay Watersports rib, Torquay, Devon
      Rib ride at Torquay Watersports
      Dolphins close to Torquay Watersports rib, Torquay, Devon
      Costal Boat Tour at Torquay Watersports
      Dophins with Torquay Watersports
      Torquay Watersports coastal boat tour in turquoise waters exploring the coastline.
      Torquay Watersports boat under London Bridge natural arch
      Raptor RIB Ride in Torbay, English Riviera
      Dolphin jumping in Torbay, English Riviera.
      Children having fun on Coastal Boat Tour, Torbay.
      Dolphins very close to Torquay Watersports rib, Torquay, Devon
      Rib ride at Torquay Watersports
      Dolphins close to Torquay Watersports rib, Torquay, Devon
      Costal Boat Tour at Torquay Watersports
      Dophins with Torquay Watersports
      Torquay Watersports coastal boat tour in turquoise waters exploring the coastline.
      Torquay Watersports boat under London Bridge natural arch
        2  Apr

      Address

      MDL Marina, Vaughan Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EQ

      Telephone

      01803 362122

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      2 Apr 2025to30 Oct 2025

      Torquay Watersports offers various ways to get out on the water and have some fun.

      Our award winning vessel Raptor offers a 30 minute high speed trip around the bay and is the ultimate RIB Ride.
      Want something more leisurely? Then our 1 hour or 90…

      Type

      Type:

      Watersports Centre

    9. PGL, Torquay, Devon by night
      PGL, Torquay, Devon by night
      Skyadd at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Rowing fun at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Outdoor pool at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Dry ski slope, PGL Barton Hall, Torquay, Devon
      Archery at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      All set up ready to go at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      Meal time at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      Dining room at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      PGL, Torquay, Devon
      PGL, Torquay, Devon by night
      Skyadd at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Rowing fun at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Outdoor pool at PGL, Torquay, Devon
      Dry ski slope, PGL Barton Hall, Torquay, Devon
      Archery at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      All set up ready to go at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      Meal time at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      Dining room at PGL activity, Torquay, Devon
      PGL, Torquay, Devon
        1  Jan

      Address

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

      Telephone

      0333 3212114

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      1 Jan 2025to29 Oct 2025

      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…

      Type

      Type:

      Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

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