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English Riviera Destination Guide

The free English Riviera Destination Guide contains visitor information relating to: accommodation, eating out, attractions, activities.
Christmas Box Office

Spend a festive break on The English Riviera this year and you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to picking a seasonal theatre show or yuletide event.
Christmas Events

Christmas on the English Riviera is a magical time, packed with family-friendly pop-up activities, yuletide events with twinkling lights and lively carnival processions, bringing visitors and locals together.
Christmas Party Nights

The Christmas party season on the English Riviera gets into full swing from November onwards with a sumptuous feast of events to eat, drink and be merry!
Festive Food and Drink

The English Riviera has over 200 delightful cafes, quaint tearooms and quality restaurants and an equally impressive number of cosy pubs and waterfront bars.
Christmas and New Year Breaks

Whether you’re dreaming of rural Christmas in front of a roaring log fire or want somewhere chic, modern, and close to the party action, you’ll find your perfect place to stay in The English Riviera.
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Christmas on the English Riviera

Twinkly lights reflecting on the crystal-clear waters. Brisk walks along the award-winning beaches. And cosy country and waterside pub settings with roaring log fires to cuddle up in front of. Christmas and New Year are a great time to visit the English Riviera. The wide range of tourist attractions in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham put on a glittering selection of parties, events and festivities in the lead up to the holiday season - perfect for all the family. As well as Christmas lights being switched on across the Bay, there’s Lanterns, Lights and ‘Luminations, a wonderful festival and market celebrating the annual Christmas light switch on in the traditional fishing village of Brixham. Meanwhile Santa is kept very busy at a variety of unique grottos across the Bay.

Christmas in Devon

If you’re planning to spend Christmas in Devon, you’re in for a treat. You’ll experience winter woodlands and 22 miles of stunning coastline, forming part of the South West Coast Path, for brisk and refreshing walks. You’ll find breath-taking scenery, a wealth of award-winning country pubs and fine dining restaurants, excellent high street shopping and independent traders selling splendid locally produced goods. Top quality accommodation and attractions pull out all the stops and add those little extra touches to make your Christmas in Devon extra special. Families, groups, couples and dog lovers are all catered for here.

Christmas breaks in Torquay

If you’re looking for a festive getaway during the winter season, Torquay has lots to offer. There’s an impressive range of accommodation available in the resort with first-class hotels and B&Bs, self-catering and holiday parks offering adult only, family friendly and dog friendly options, all within close proximity of the resort’s amenities and within easy access to public transport.

The microclimate on the English Riviera means that the winters are generally mild so spending a Christmas break could even involve a stroll on the beach to walk off all those delicious festive indulgences.

Christmas breaks in Brixham

The picturesque setting of Brixham Harbour adorned with sparkling lights and ‘luminations as the locals say, creates the perfect festive break by the sea. This charming coastal town has lots going on with some award-winning B&B’s and hotels providing guest rooms with wonderful sea views of Brixham and across the Bay. After the delicious helpings of Christmas Pudding and glass or two of sherry take a refreshing walk to nearby Berry Head Nature Reserve and let the fresh Devon air blow off the cobwebs and the stunning coastal scenery stimulate your appetite for another visit to the English Riviera.

Christmas breaks in Paignton

Book a Christmas break in Paignton and you’ll find plenty of seaside seasonal treats and festive celebrations. Many hotels and B&Bs have fantastic central locations, are within easy walking distance of Paignton seafront and provide fantastic evening entertainment including yuletide quizzes, games and bingo. Pantomime season at Paignton’s Palace Theatre is a firm favourite with visitors, families and groups returning each year. Many local holiday parks also provide festive packages during the winter season. Board a steam train from Paignton station for some extra sparkle and festive fun on Dartmouth Steam Railway’s Train of Lights with some spectacular sights along the way.

Christmas at Cockington

Cockington Country Park is a beautiful place to visit over the winter months, while in the lead up to Christmas you can expect seasonal fun and activities every weekend. Enjoy pop-up family activities, Christmas trails, and resident artists and makers selling unique handmade gifts including jewellery, chocolate, slate gifts, traditional wooden toys, hand crafted leather goods, ceramics, mosaics and much more. And don't forget to enjoy some indulgent treats in the tea-rooms.

For lots more Christmas and New Year themed events visit our events page.

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Babbacombe Model Village - Illuminations

Torquay

FORTHCOMING DATES & LIGHT UP TIMES 2021
SEPTEMBER - Sep 11th & 15th - Lights on from 7.45pm to 9.30pm (last entry 8.30pm)
OCTOBER HALF TERM - Oct 27th, 28th & 29th only - Lights on from 6.30pm to 8.00pm (Park open 10am to last entry 6.30pm, close…

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Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay

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27 Oct 2021to29 Oct 2021

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18 Dec 2021to24 Dec 2021

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27 Dec 2021to31 Dec 2021
That'll Be The Day

Torquay

That’ll Be The Day’s Rock & Roll Christmas show has been running for over thirty years and has grown into the most popular touring production in the U.K.
Refreshed every year, the show combines the best pop Christmas classics and traditional…

Venue

Princess Theatre Torquay, Torquay

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From:
22 Nov 2021
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10 Apr 2022
Train of Lights

PAIGNTON

WE WERE PROUD WINNERS OF FOUR PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS IN 2019!!
Before you read down for all the lovely details of the 2020 Train of Lights, a few words on the unusual situation we all find ourselves in. . . . .
We are extraordinarily delighted to…

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24 Nov 2021
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26 Nov 2021to28 Nov 2021

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1 Dec 2021to23 Dec 2021

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27 Dec 2021to30 Dec 2021
Christmas Craft Fayre - Lupton House

Brixham

Our annual Christmas Craft Fayre is back 10am - 4pm 27th-28th November, 2021
Free Entry, Cafe and Shop Open
£1 per car
Lupton House is a Grade II* building set in beautiful parkland on he outskirts of Brixham. To the south of the main house…

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27 Nov 2021to28 Nov 2021
Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations

Brixham

Brixham will celebrate its Christmas Lights Switch on with a ‘Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations’ parade.
Venue: The Quay, Middle Street, Fore Street, Strand, Kings Street.
Brixham Christmas Lights Switch On Event.
10 am to 1 pm - A FREE Lantern…

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From:
27 Nov 2021
From:
26 Nov 2022
Winter Fest - Torre Abbey

Torquay

Join us for our 4th Winter Fest event here at Torre Abbey!
This year we will be hosting it in the stunning setting of the Spanish Barn as well as the in the house itself, as part of the Abbey Christmas programme of events.
This charming event offers…

Venue

Torre Abbey, Torquay

Dates

From:

27 Nov 2021to28 Nov 2021
The Magic of Christmas

Paignton

Experience THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS this December!
Featuring festive favourites including IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN and WHITE CHRISTMAS.
Torbay’s ultimate Christmas show is guaranteed to get you in…

Venue

Palace Theatre Paignton, Paignton

Dates

From:

1 Dec 2021to3 Dec 2021
Seaside Santa Run

BRIXHAM

This is an off road 3k fun run for charity, hosted by Brixham Harriers in conjunction with Brixham Soroptomists on flat level paths.
The event will start and finish under the historical Old Brixham Fish Market on the harbour. Running out past the…

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From:
5 Dec 2021
Murder Mystery Night: Back to the 80s

Torquay

Murder Mystery Night: Back to the 80s
This promises to be a fun night of mystery!
Can you guess whodunnit? Our popular murder mystery evenings with the Candlelight Theatre Company see all guests turn into super sleuths.
The action begins over…

Venue

Conferences at The Imperial Torquay, Torquay

The Imperial Torquay Spa, Torquay

Dates

From:
9 Dec 2021
Cinderella

Torquay

Cinderella - awaiting further details
The Princess Theatre is located on Torquay’s stunning seafront with exquisite views showing off Torbay’s scenic beauty. The theatre is located almost halfway between Torquay's iconic harbour and the famous…

Venue

Princess Theatre Torquay, Torquay

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10 Dec 2021to12 Dec 2021

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14 Dec 2021to19 Dec 2021

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21 Dec 2021to24 Dec 2021

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26 Dec 2021to31 Dec 2021

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2 Jan 2022
The Holly Ball

Torquay

The Holly Ball 2021 will be held at the Grand Hotel, Torquay on Friday 17th December 2021. The dress code is strictly black tie, entry is subject to all guests adhering to the dress code below. Guests may either wear Dinner Jackets and Bow Ties, or…

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17 Dec 2021
Jack and the Beanstalk

Paignton

Jack’s back in 2021!
“A masterclass on how to deliver first class entertainment”, “it is all about the audience’s enjoyment” and “a magical experience” were just three of the comments received for Sleeping Beauty last Christmas.
Now Jack’s back to…

Venue

Palace Theatre Paignton, Paignton

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18 Dec 2021to19 Dec 2021

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21 Dec 2021
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23 Dec 2021
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26 Dec 2021to30 Dec 2021

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1 Jan 2022to2 Jan 2022
Paignton Lions Club Walk into the Sea

Paignton

Our Annual Walk into the Sea event, raising funds for local good causes, takes place on Boxing Day each year on Paignton Sea Front Beach at 12 noon.
Each year hundreds of fundraisers don optional fancy dress and at the starter's command swiftly…

Dates

From:
26 Dec 2021
Step into Christmas

Torquay

The festive season is approaching and the place to be to enjoy the biggest party in town is happening twenty-one times over right here! The mood will be right, and the spirit of goodwill will abound with this super sparkling family show, Step into…

Venue

Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

Dates

From:

27 Oct 2021to22 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

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26 Dec 2021
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1 Jan 2022
Cinderella

Paignton

Get swept away by one of the most enchanting fairy tales of all time, as Wonder Productions brings us the most loved pantomime of them all – Cinderella
This classic rags to riches story tells us of beautiful young girl who is cruelly treated by her…

Venue

Palace Theatre Paignton, Paignton

Dates

From:
9 Jan 2022

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