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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. 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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    Exhibition

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  2. 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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    Historical

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  3. 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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    Type:

    Green/Sustainable Tourism

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  4. 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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    Maritime

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  5. 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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  6. 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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    Air / Air Show

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  7. Paignton Harbour Markets
    Paignton Harbourside Craft Market, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Harbourside Craft Market, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Harbourside Craft Market, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Harbour Markets
    Paignton Harbour Markets
    Paignton Harbour Markets
    Paignton Harbourside Craft Market, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Harbourside Craft Market, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Harbourside Craft Market, Paignton, Devon
    Paignton Harbour Markets
    Paignton Harbour Markets

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

    Paignton Harbour, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 5DU

    PAIGNTON

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Stalls will vary but normally include local produce, arts and crafts, pottery, jewellery etc.
    Paignton Harbour nestles on the western shores of Tor Bay, situated midway between Torquay and Brixham harbours. Its understated beauty and authentic…

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    Type:

    Market

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  8. Jekyll and Hyde

    Dates

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

    Address

    Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

    Dates

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

    Jekyll and Hyde: A very sensible farce!

    Step into the shadowy, fog-drenched streets of Victorian London, where the well-meaning Dr. Henry Jekyll embarks on a noble scientific quest to unlock the mysteries of human nature… and promptly makes a…

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    Type:

    Performance

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  9. Phantoms of the Popera, Babbacombe Theatre

    Dates

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

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 328385

    Price

    Price £31.50 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

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

    Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that…

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Price

    Price £31.50 Per Ticket

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