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23^rd – 30th May

Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour Circular

Join us for the English Riviera Geopark Festival from 23rd May to 30th May and experience the Coasteering Geopark 5* Grand Tour Circular! Discover the stunning landscape and wildlife from a unique perspective, both on the rocks and in the water.

Rock Solid Coasteering

£39.50 pp 10am and 1 pm Meeting outside The Thatched Tavern in Maidencombe TQ14SU.

Ziggy at Rock Solid Coasteering www.rocksolidcoasteering.uk +447723088292

23^rd – 29^th May

The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life.

A fascinating walking tour that uncovers the story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life. Learn how the stunning Geopark landscape inspired her novels and attracted her family to Torquay.

www.englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk

£20 per adult; £10 under 18's. Starts 10am from outside the Visitor Information Centre, Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5JG. To book go to: www.englishrivierawalkingtours.co.uk or call Graham 07414 777606

23^rd May

Beach Lab

Dive into the fascinating world of marine ecosystems with The Cove Discovery Project's "Beach Lab" public engagement activity. Explore local water samples under microscopes and engage in discussions about balanced marine ecosystems and the impact of microplastics.

Services | the cove

FREE EVENT

23^rd May

Science Ninja’s Home Education

GEOPARK Week Science Ninjas - A Walk Through Time

Guided hands-on experiments

and talk linked to the Geopark history. (Home Education Session)

GEOPARK Week Science Ninjas: Bringing Hands-On Science To Everyone! - Torquay Museum - Art Tickets

FREE EVENT

24^th May

Geopark Residencies Showcase Launch at Artizan Collective

Celebrate the incredible creativity inspired by the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark at the Geopark Residencies Showcase Launch at Artizan Collective. Discover new collections of artwork that explore and interpret the unique heritage and landscapes of our Geopark.

https://www.art-hub.co.uk/events-1/geopark25pv

FREE EVENT

24^th May

Science Ninja’s ‘A Walk Through Time’ guided experiments

GEOPARK Week Science Ninjas - A Walk Through Time

Guided hands-on experiments

and talk linked to the Geopark history.

GEOPARK Week Science Ninjas: Bringing Hands-On Science To Everyone! - Torquay Museum - Art Tickets

FREE EVENT

24^th May

The Virtual Cave: In the dark (online space)

Join us online for a unique experience at the English Riviera Geopark Festival! "The Virtual Cave: In the Dark" is a special project between English Riviera (UK) and Satun (Thailand) UNESCO Global Geoparks.

The Virtual Cave: In the dark (online space) at The Virtual Cave (hosted by Filament) event tickets from TicketSource

FREE EVENT

25^th May – 30^th may (continuing until 22^nd June)

Artizan Collective Geopark Artists Residency Exhibition

A Geopark Festival celebration for the Geopark Residencies Showcase at Artizan Collective. Discover the incredible works of our residency artists, who have explored and interpreted the unique heritage of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark through their art.

https://www.art-hub.co.uk/ex/geoparkac25

FREE EVENT

25^th May

Drawing Earth Workshop

Join artist Grace Clifford for a full-day creative workshop exploring the fascinating world beneath our feet. Combining geology, drawing, and printmaking, this immersive session invites participants to connect with the English Riviera’s remarkable Geopark heritage through hands-on artmaking.

https://www.art-hub.co.uk/events-1/drawing-the-earth

Sunday 25th May 10:00–15:00  

 £25

Artizan Collective Gallery, Fleet Walk, Torquay

26^th May

Ground & Connect – Sunset Yoga & Meditation

Experience the magic of sunset yoga in the heart of our stunning Geopark. Enjoy breath-led movement and the soothing sounds of the sea, creating the perfect space to ground and reconnect. Embrace the water element to enhance relaxation, clarity, and a deep appreciation for nature.

BOOK ONLINE | nicola.bianca.yoga

7-8pm (£10pp – booking required with limited spaces)

Meeting point top of stairs at the end of Breakwater Beach on Berry Head Road, Brixham. Contact – Nicola 07470450355

27^th May

Join BayCAT Community Art Torbay!

Drop by for an informal and fun art-making session in the beautiful Torre Abbey gardens. Celebrate Torbay heritage and the Geopark with us! BayCAT is a friendly, inclusive group that meets 2-3 times a month to create art and words together. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary!
 

To learn more about BayCAT, follow us on Instagram @BAYCATART or email us at baycat430@gmail.com.

FREE EVENT

27^th May

Sunrise Yoga & Meditation at Berry Head

Start your day where earth, sea, and sky meet with a rejuvenating sunrise yoga flow at Berry Head. Awaken and align your body, energise your mind, and breathe in the fresh coastal air.

BOOK ONLINE | nicola.bianca.yoga

5:15-6:15am (£11pp – booking required with limited spaces). Meeting point Berry Head Nature Reserve Car Park, Brixham. Contact – Nicola 07470450355

28^th May

Awaken & Energise - Morning Yoga & Meditation

Start your day feeling grounded, energised, and refreshed with our Awaken & Energise yoga class, held outdoors in nature overlooking the breathtaking beauty of our stunning Bay.

BOOK ONLINE | nicola.bianca.yoga

10-11am (£10pp – booking required with limited spaces)

Meeting point top of stairs at the end of Breakwater Beach on Berry Head Road, Brixham. Contact – Nicola 07470450355

28^th May

Beach Lab

Dive into the fascinating world of marine ecosystems with The Cove Discovery Project's "Beach Lab" public engagement activity. Explore local water samples under microscopes and engage in discussions about balanced marine ecosystems and the impact of microplastics.

Services | the cove

FREE EVENT

28^th May

Let's Go Geo-parking!

Join us for a fun-filled family day at the English Riviera Geopark Festival! Discover the extraordinary geology of Torbay with activities like:

• Time-period treasure hunt & fossil digging
• Nature trail scavenger hunt
• Mini-beast hunt & craft
• Seed planting
• Volcano making

Events — Play Torbay

£0.75- booking fee

28^th May

Lines, Layers and Landscapes - Using Art with Science

Join us at the English Riviera Geopark Festival for an insightful Artist Talk with creative and geologist Grace Clifford at Artizan Collective. Discover how art and science can foster curiosity, understanding, and connection to the natural world.

Lines, Layers and Landscapes - Using Art with Science | Art-hub (Artizan)

FREE EVENT

28^th May

Tall Tales and Sea Shanties

An enchanting evening at the English Riviera Geopark Festival! Embark on a guided walk that delves into the rich geological past, tales of smuggling, and stories from the Second World War.

Adventure Walks

28^th May

Ground & Connect – Sunset Yoga & Meditation

Experience the magic of sunset yoga in the heart of our stunning Geopark. Enjoy breath-led movement and the soothing sounds of the sea, creating the perfect space to ground and reconnect. Embrace the water element to enhance relaxation, clarity, and a deep appreciation for nature.

BOOK ONLINE | nicola.bianca.yoga

7-8pm (£10pp – booking required with limited spaces)

Meeting point top of stairs at the end of Breakwater Beach on Berry Head Road, Brixham. Contact – Nicola 07470450355

29^th May

SUPER-SENSING

Discover the hidden ecologies of Wild Planet Trust with artists and environmentalists on a special trail. Use your eyes, ears, and super-sensing equipment to uncover how nature communicates! Activities include sound collection, drawing, clay impressions, and more.

SUPER-SENSING at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park event tickets from TicketSource

Ticket price
£5.00*

29^th May

James Murch for a Live Painting Demonstration

As part of the English Riviera Geopark Festival, we're excited to present a live painting demonstration by Geopark Residency Artist James Murch at Artizan Collective. Watch as James brings the stunning landscapes of the Geopark to life through his incredible artistry.

https://www.art-hub.co.uk/events-1/still-life-in-the-geopark-live-painting-demonstration-with-james-murch

29^th May

Writing and Drawing Behind the Abbey Walls

The workshop will begin with an exploration of the gardens, we will then lead some creative warm up activities and then move on to discussions and prompts to move deeper into unearthing the stories the Torre Abbey gardens hold, and capture these creatively, with the option to share these.

the facilitators.

eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-out-tickets-1286011959389

Location: Meet in the Torre Abbey Learning Lab

Price: £30 with all materials provided

Timings: 10am - 1pm, arrival from 9.45am

Booking link - bit.ly/BAW_apr25

29^th May

RADICAL OPENNESS: In Conversation event

A enlightening conversation with artists and scientists at the RADICAL OPENNESS: In Conversation event. Explore how being in an open state of not knowing and enquiry can lead to new insights and perspectives, helping us navigate uncertain times, build resilience, and work with natural flows.

Radical Openness at Online event tickets from TicketSource

Ticket price
£5.00*

29^th May

Bat Walk

Berry Head Bat Walk! Join the Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust for a unique opportunity to observe one of Britain’s largest bats and listen to their fascinating echolocation calls using our bat detectors.

Bat Walk – Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust – May 29, 2025

30^th May

Beneath Our Feet: An Artistic Interpretation of the Geopark

Join us for a talk with Devon-based creative and geologist Grace Clifford, as part of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2025. Grace will share insights into her ongoing project Beneath Our Feet, an exploration of the unseen beauty of the Geopark's geological heritage through the lens of science and printmaking.

Beneath Our Feet: An Artistic Interpretation of the Geopark | Art-hub (Artizan)

£4