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Plan your Devon holidays in Torquay, Paignton or Brixham - the beautiful English Riviera.
You’ll find everything is on your doorstep – regardless of what your interests may be.
From stunning coastline and award-winning beaches to a wealth of visitor attractions and some great value accommodation, the English Riviera has all the ingredients for a fabulous holiday, any time of year.
Torquay offers nostalgic Devon holidays with a contemporary twist. Fringed by palm trees and boasting a number of award-winning and dog friendly beaches, Torquay has all the necessary ingredients for a traditional beach holiday for all the family.
Sandcastle on the beachHowever, if you want something a little out of the ordinary, then why not experience the English Riviera Geopark, formed over a staggering 400 million years? This stretch of stunning coastline is recognised by UNESCO as a Global Geopark, and here you can not only get to grips with a unique environment, but also enjoy a host of unusual sporting events that have everything from gentle challenges for beginners to greater hurdles for the more hardcore contingent. There’s great value packages to try, such as Mussels by Moonlight, Coasteering, Canoeing the Coves and you can even 'Catch and Cook' your own dinner! You’ll be taken out sea fishing to catch mackerel in the waters of Tor Bay and then cook it up into a feast at Occumbe Farm.
Our very special Geoplay Park is a family-friendly location that has been specifically designed to introduce children of all ages to the English Riviera’s fascinating geological history. Find out where the dinosaurs roamed and how our ancient ancestors lived thousands of years ago!
Alternatively, you could take a trip to Babbacombe Bay. If you want beautiful vistas and stunning panoramas, Babbacombe Bay has the highest cliff-top promenade in England, offering stunning views of South Devon. But if you’d rather immerse yourself in what the coastline has to offer, you can learn to scuba dive or just keep an eye out for the seals and dolphins that are frequent visitors to these shores.
Nearby Paignton is famous for its zoo, but there are other things to be enjoyed by all the family. With a number of safe and award-winning beaches in the area, kids can enjoy the educational and fascinating aspects of rock-pooling and crabbing. There’s even a Seashore Centre on Goodrington Sands for those who want to learn a bit more about what they’ve caught. If it's a nautical experience you're after, then head to the harbour town of Brixham and see the life-size replica of the Golden Hind or stroll along the breathtaking Berry Head peninsula.
But it’s not all days out in Devon. Torquay, Paignton and Brixham have some fantastic nightspots, bars and restaurants. Whether you’re after a few drinks and a bit of a boogie or the full fine-dining experience, the local clubs, pubs and restaurants are sure to have just what you’re looking for.
With so much to do and see, you want the best accommodation in Devon for your needs and your budget. Thankfully, there are plenty of places to stay in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham ranging from luxury hotels to family-friendly B&Bs. But they all have that warm, West Country welcome in common, giving you that ‘home from home’ feeling. If you want to tie in what you want to do with where you want to stay, check out our interactive Devon map or simply browse this website for further information.
To find out more about The English Riviera, please visit our partner site: www.englishriviera.co.uk.
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46 Trail routes throughout Devon
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Torquay
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Torquay's Dinosaur World is a fun interactive indoor exhibition of dinosaurs and…
BRIXHAM
Nestled in the heart of this historic fishing town, Beacon House bed & breakfast commands the most stunning views of Brixham Harbour, the marina and out into the bay. This…
Paignton
The Queens Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Paignton. The hotel is centrally located on the level and is just 200 yards from Paignton town centre shops and seafront.…
Paignton
Set in beautiful grounds, The Palace Hotel is situated in a desirable location on Paignton’s Esplanade and directly opposite Paignton seafront with Paignton town centre only…
Paignton
Set in the heart of Torbay, Summerhill’s fabulous position offers views across the Bay and coastline towards the bustling fishing port of Brixham. We are a Trip Advisor…
Paignton
Situated in a stunning South Devon location overlooking the sea, Beverley Holidays in Paignton is where happy holiday memories are made. Our family run group of holiday parks…
Torquay
Kayak Fishing, Kayak Sailing, Wild Cave Swimming, Wild Rock Pooling, Wild Camping, Rock Art, Bushcraft, Conservation and Mindful Kayaking are some of the activities you will…
Paignton
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The Bay Esplanade Hotel is the perfect base for your…
Torquay
The Barramore offers stylish self catering holiday apartments open all year, in own grounds with pretty garden and heated swimming pool (pool open 20th May - end September)…
BRIXHAM
Driftwood Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Driftwood in the heart of Brixham Harbour (as seen on the Channel 5 show 'Our Dream Hotel') with contemporary bathrooms,…
Torquay
Grosvenor House is a charming husband and wife run licensed guest house, situated in a quiet but central Torquay location, just behind the newly restored Torre Abbey, in the…
Torquay
A magnificent 19th Century Victorian four-star hotel commands a cliff top position, overlooking Torbay and beautiful Devon Coast. The hotel offers breath taking views, plus…
Torquay
This elegant Torquay hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Torquay on the English Riviera, sitting majestically on the headland looking out to sea. It is…
Torquay
The Haytor Hotel Torquay is a beautiful Victorian Villa built in the 1835 offering quality luxury Bed & Breakfast.
We have beautiful gardens and are just a few minutes…
Brixham
You will love relaxing in the comfortable lounges at Harbour Reach, watching the constant activity in the fishing harbour as the boats come in to unload their catch. You can…
Torquay
Established in 1196, Torre Abbey is a museum of history and art housed in an Ancient Monument, with beautiful and award winning gardens. Plus "kids" (Under 19) enter for free…
Torquay
Open to the public without having to enter Living Coasts, the Café is situated on the edge of Torquay harbour with a panoramic sun terrace and large indoor seating area. It's…
Torquay
Based in the heart of the fabulous English Riviera, Jet Set Go! offers a unique way of exploring this stunning section of Devon coastline. Starting from MDL Marina Torquay,…
Goodrington Sands, Paignton
Experience Real Adventure this Summer with Reach Outdoors!
No visit to the English Riviera is complete without a trip to Reach Outdoors to experience one of our unique…
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