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The English Riviera, Devon has long been a favourite with families. From splashing at the beach to crabbing off the harbour wall, there’s to plenty to keep the kids entertained. And you’ll find lots to do away from the seaside too. From food festivals to theatrical performances, there is something going on all year round in Torbay. Most events pull out all the stops to keep the kids happy. And some of the events are created especially with the younger members of the family in mind. Here’s our pick of some of the must-do family events in Torbay.

Children’s Week family events in Paignton

As the name suggests, Children’s Week is all about the kids having fun. It takes place every August on The Green by the beach in Paignton. Many of the activities are free and give children of all ages the chance to have a go at something new. Get making arts and crafts, enjoy fun and games with the entertainment team, watch some silly science, test your wits with quizzes, learn new circus skills, and so much more. There’s also a traditional funfair to keep the buzzing atmosphere going into the evening.

Torbay Steam Fair near Brixham

If you’ve got a young Thomas the Tank Engine fan in the house, you’ll probably know Trevor the Traction Engine. And you’ll probably know that your young enthusiast would absolutely love to see the real thing. The Torbay Steam Fair is a magnificent gathering of vintage vehicles and much more. Popular with young and old, you can get up close to working steam traction engines, vintage tractors, military vehicles, and classic cars. After admiring the engines there’s lots more to fill the day, including charity stalls, a craft and model tent, children’s entertainment, and a beer and catering tent.

Quizzes and trails to get the children walking during your Torbay holiday

Whatever time of year you visit, you’ll find the top tourist attractions in Torbay offer extra special events to keep the children busy. The National Trust organise everything from garden trails to survival skill workshops to encourage little ones to get outside and explore the grounds at Coleton Fishacre and Greenway. Or try the trail at Occombe Farm or Cockington Court, and reward yourself with an ice-cream or a mug of hot chocolate in the café afterwards.

Making magical memories

The special seasonal events taking place across the English Riviera are sure to make lasting happy memories. Meet Santa with a magical winter trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway, departing from Paignton throughout December. Have some spook-tacular fun at a special Halloween event, like coming face to face with wolves at Paignton Zoo or on the very scary ghost tour at Kents Cavern. Get a chocolatey reward after an Easter egg hunt at Babbacombe Model Village. Or prepare for a summer of adventure with a visit to Brixham’s Pirate Festival.

There is always something going on for all the family to enjoy in Torbay. Events are regularly updated, so check out our calendar and plan to make some happy memories together when you visit the English Riviera.

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BrixFest Brixham

Brixham

BrixFest enters 2018 in its seventh year having firmly established itself as one of Brixham’s leading festivals. We pride ourselves on getting bigger and better each year, and BrixFest 2018 is no different!
Favourite events include the Grand...

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26 May 2018to30 May 2018
Geopark Festival

Torbay

Celebrate The English Riviera UNESCO-recognised Global Geopark at this years Geopark Festival . A wide range of events will be available to visitors and residents at a number of locations across the bay.

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Geoplay Park Paignton, Paignton

Occombe Farm, Paignton

Torre Abbey, Torquay

Kents Cavern Torquay, Torquay

Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

Seashore Centre, Paignton

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26 May 2018to3 June 2018
Torbay Air Show

Paignton

Torbay Airshow has today announced the first wave of civilian aircraft that will feature at the 2018 Airshow on June 2nd and 3rd.
Featuring some firm favourites and some never before seen at Torbay, the 2018 Airshow takes place over two days on...

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2 June 2018to3 June 2018Various Opening Times
Ukulele Festival - Babbacombe Cliff Railway

Torquay

The 5th annual Babbacombe Ukulele Festival has been re-named the John Ayres Ukulele Festival in honour of its founder and Cliff Railway Chairman, John Ayres, who sadly passed away earlier this year. The event will go ahead exactly as he planned...

Venue

Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay

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From:

9 June 2018to10 June 2018
Rotary Pedal Car Grand Prix - 40th Year

Torquay

Watch the very competitive pedal car teams all striving to win top trophies in this 2 hour endurance race using nothing but their own strength and fitness!
Running along side this will be an arts and craft fayre & live music

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From:
15 July 2018
Paignton Festival (Torbay Carnival Week)

Paignton

Paignton Festival was previously known as Torbay Carnival. After around 75 years of the same name, we feel that change is good, however Torbay Carnival is not gone and forgotten, as the procession night will keep this name. Despite the new name,...

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21 July 2018to29 July 2018
Dubs at the Beach

Paignton

Dubs at the Beach is back for 2018. As in the previous years the show will have its very own auto-jumble, trade stalls, kids entertainment, refreshments and more. Over the past years the show has been a massive success with Volkswagen enthusiasts...

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From:
29 July 2018
Cockington Fayre

Torquay

The famous Cockington Fayre. Come and join in a traditional old English village summer fair in beautiful Cockington. 'A Great Family Day Out' in the grounds of the historical Cockington Court.

Venue

Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

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From:
1 Aug 2018
Torbay Steam Fair

Brixham

Steam working and vintage gathering - steam demonstrations, traction engines, vintage cars, commercials, moterbikes, military tractors, stationary engines, fairground rides and more!

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3 Aug 2018to5 Aug 2018
Paignton Regatta

Paignton

Regatta Community Fun Week is a FREE nine day event that provides fun and entertainment for people of all ages.
Live music, fireworks, the funfair, demonstrations, competitions, stalls, food & drink..we have it all!
Over 80 hours of entertainment on...

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4 Aug 2018to12 Aug 2018

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10 Aug 2018
Torbay Lifeboat Seaside Special

Brixham

Torbay Lifeboat Seaside Special
A day of fun and games at the Lifeboat station and on the water including a range of stalls, Cover The Flag, bucket collection, BBQ, Lifeboat tours, the Annual Lifeboat Service on the Quay, evening boat trip and...

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From:
12 Aug 2018
Torbay Royal Regatta

Torquay

Further Information is available from both the Royal Torbay Yacht Club website www.rtyc.org and the Torbay Royal Regatta website www.torbayroyalregatta.co.uk

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25 Aug 2018to29 Aug 2018
Fishstock Brixham

Brixham

The annual Fishstock Brixham festival returns to Brixham in September. Expect live entertainment, lots of scrumptious seafood and the chance to see working fishing boats up close and personal.

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8 Sept 2018
England's Seafood FEAST

England’s Seafood FEAST
England’s Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses between Saturday 22nd September and Sunday 7th October 2018. For 2 weeks you will be able to immerse yourself in England’s Seafood FEAST, eating some of...

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22 Sept 2018to7 Oct 2018
Firework Displays November

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Fireworks Displays within driving distance of the English Riviera
If you are organising a display, please let us know and we will add to this list - http://www.englishriviera.co.uk/info/tell-us-about-your-event

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Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations

Brixham

Brixham will celebrate its Christmas Lights Switch on with a ‘Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations’ parade.
Lantern parade, entertainment and food outlets Brixham Town Council on 01803 859678
info@brixhamtowncouncil.gov.uk www.brixhamtowncouncil.gov...

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From:
24 Nov 2018

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Starshine

Torquay

Illuminate your day with - Starshine.
Featuring an array of talented performers who share one common purpose to ‘Entertain you’, the all new show for 2018, Starshine, promises an abundance of side - splitting comedy, powerful vocalists delivering...

Venue

Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

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13 Feb 2018to24 Oct 2018Various Opening Times

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22 Aug 2018
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust - Tots Go Wild!

Paignton

Minibeasts and creepy crawlies, what is under your feet? Come on down Occombe Farm to find out.
09.30am - 11.00am
Meeting point: Occombe Yurt
Price: £5
Suitable for: Toddlers-5 yrs old, babies can come at no charge
Additional...

Venue

Occombe Farm, Paignton

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From:
21 May 2018
Brick Built: A LEGO® Models Exhibition - Torquay Museum

Torquay

This exhibition has been specially created for Torquay Museum by LEGO® artist Warren Elsmore. Enjoy a celebration of the world’s architecture from three great cities, New York, Paris and London. Discover a selection of the wonders of the world in...

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From:

25 May 2018to8 Sept 2018
Sculpture Trail

Cockington, Torquay

Follow our Art Path and discover sculptures created by local artists placed within the Court site, including the studio areas, Walled Art Garden and Manor House. A supporting exhibition takes place alongside in the Kitchen Gallery.

Venue

Cockington Court Craft Centre, Torquay

Dates

From:

25 May 2018to9 Sept 2018Open 10:00 - 16:00

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