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Residents and visitors are being invited to celebrate the landscapes, stories and creativity of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark during a festival of discovery, culture and connection.

The Geopark Festival, which has events running from Thursday 21 May to Friday 29 May 2026, invites everyone to explore Torbay’s extraordinary geology and heritage through an inspiring programme of walks, workshops, exhibitions and hands‑on experiences, with events taking place across the English Riviera in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

This year’s programme is bigger and better than ever, bringing together artists, scientists, educators and outdoor specialists and offering opportunities to experience the Geopark in a variety of different ways — from fossil discovery and coastal foraging to creative workshops, guided geowalks, yoga in nature and evening talks.

Some of the Festival’s highlights include:

• Hands‑on discovery experiences such as beach labs, fossil activities and coastal foraging walks.
• Creative exhibitions and workshops, including Colour‑ing the Bay at Torre Abbey and the Strata Stories exhibition at Artizan Gallery.
• Guided Geopark walks and coastal adventures exploring cliffs, caves and ancient landscapes.
• Wellbeing experiences in nature, from sunrise and sunset yoga to coastal yoga walks.
• Live performances and heritage storytelling, including sea shanties on the beach and evening talks with Geopark partners and patrons.

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting for the first time, the festival offers a chance to slow down, look closer, and discover the remarkable connections between land, sea, culture and community.

We invite you to experience our UNESCO Global Geopark — a place of vibrant towns, creative communities, rich heritage and a spectacular coastline shaped over hundreds of millions of years.

Bring a friend, share the journey, and return home with stories of discovering one of Earth’s extraordinary places.

VISIT GEOPARK FESTIVAL 2026 : English Riviera Global Geopark TO EXPLORE THE FULL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS AND START PLANNING YOUR GEOPARK FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE.