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  1. Things to Do
    Find the best things to do in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. What makes your perfect holiday? If it’s the chance to see and try new things you’ll be spoilt for choice for things to do on the English Riviera in South Devon.
  2. English Riviera Attractions
    There's a huge choice of attractions in the Bay including renowned caverns, a model village, a steam train, a zoo, a huge waterpark, Agatha Christie’s famous riverside home and more.
  3. On The Water
    The English Riviera is set around a large horseshoe shaped bay and sheltered by the rolling hills of Dartmoor - both of which provides a warm microclimate, and safe, shallow waters. Our long sandy beaches, secluded coves and crystal clear waters create a mediterrean vibe, and mean that water-based activities are the favourite thing to do for both locals and visitors here in Devon's Beautiful Bay.
  4. Boat Trips & Ferries
    Devon’s beautiful English Riviera is set within a sheltered bay with stunning coastal scenery. The rich geological landscape is so unique that it has received international recognition and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 8 in the UK and 140 in the world.

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  1. Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer
    Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer
    Timetable 23rd May
    Steam Train to Waverley 23rd May
    Timetable 3rd September
    Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer
    Visit of the Waverley Paddle Steamer
    Timetable 23rd May
    Steam Train to Waverley 23rd May
    Timetable 3rd September

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Address

    Tor Bay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5SW

    Telephone

    0141 243 2224

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Waverley is truly unique, she is the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer and was famously gifted to the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS) for £1 in 1974. Since 1975 Waverley has been operated on a not-for-profit basis to keep alive the…

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    Maritime

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  2. Age of the Dinosaurs Exhibition, Kents Cavern

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026

    Address

    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF

    Telephone

    01803 215136

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026

    Travel back millions of years and uncover the secrets of the prehistoric world at The Age of the Dinosaurs.

    Running from 1st April to 31st October, this exciting exhibition transforms Kents Cavern into a journey through deep time, where visitors…

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    Type:

    Exhibition

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  3. Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep
    Art on Your Doorstep at Torre Abbey
    Torre Abbey Art on Your Doorstep
    Art on Your Doorstep at Torre Abbey

    Dates

    From:
    6 Mar 2026to5 Sept 2026

    Address

    The King's Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    6 Mar 2026to5 Sept 2026

    Art on Your Doorstep: National Gallery Masterpieces Coming to Torquay

    Torre Abbey is proud to announce its participation in The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep, a new national touring project bringing iconic artworks from the National…

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    Type:

    Historical

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  4. English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Festival 2023, English Riviera, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to30 May 2026

    Address

    Events across the Bay, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Telephone

    01803 208850

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to30 May 2026

    The Geopark Festival is back and better than ever! This week-long celebration allows you to delve deep into the essence of the English Riviera, exploring our rich culture and fascinating history. This year, we're excited to introduce our NEW Geopark…

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    Green/Sustainable Tourism

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  5. Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Spitfire will be flying as part of the BBMF
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The Typhoon, English Riviera Airshow
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Crowds at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Family watching the Red Arrows at the English Riviera Airshow
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Spitfire will be flying as part of the BBMF
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The Typhoon, English Riviera Airshow
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Crowds at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    Family watching the Red Arrows at the English Riviera Airshow

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to31 May 2026

    Address

    Paignton Green, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to31 May 2026

    The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event.

    From Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May 2026, the skies above the Bay’s stunning natural amphitheatre will once again come alive with some of the world’s…

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    Type:

    Air / Air Show

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  6. Visit of MS Marina Cruise Ship, Tor Bay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026

    Address

    Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5SW

    Telephone

    01803 292429

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026

    MS Marina is an Oceania-class cruise ship, which was constructed at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente yards in Italy for Oceania Cruises. Marina is the first in a duo of cruise ships, and was followed by MS Riviera in May 2012.

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    Type:

    Maritime

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  7. Mamma Mia! - Grand Hotel

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2026

    Address

    Seafront, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

    Telephone

    01803 296677

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2026

    Mamma Mia!
    Sunday 24th May 2026
    Featuring Pure ABBA – Live on the Terrace!
    Get ready to say “Mamma Mia, here we go again!” as we bring the magic of the 1970s to the seaside for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and Mediterranean vibes.

    Join…

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    Type:

    Music

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  8. COLDPLACE - The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Address

    Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

    Telephone

    01803 328385

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Coldplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.

    The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through…

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    Type:

    Music

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  9. The Invisible Man, Brixham Theatre

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Address

    Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TA

    Telephone

    01803 415987

    Brixham

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’ classic story was first published. The Invisible Man has been adapted many times for film, but rarely for the stage…

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    Type:

    Theatre

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