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Paignton is a great place to base yourself for a holiday in Devon, not only do you have a whole host of things to do right on your doorstep, but you’re in an ideal location to explore the surrounding areas.

On arrival you are met with the welcoming sight of a long stretch of beautiful and easily accessible beachfront, a promenade, a traditional pier, colourful beach huts and greenery. What's great about Paignton is that it is a compact resort, with the seafront and town centre shops all within close proximity.

Paignton is part of the English Riviera and when you visit, you can see why! The palm trees that are dotted about the centre give the impression that you’re on a continental holiday and when the sun shines, you can imagine yourself being almost anywhere in the world.

Like the neighbouring Torquay, Paignton is part of the UNESCO accredited English Riviera Global Geopark that celebrates its extraordinary history and natural beauty, a testament to both its coast and countryside.

One of the many joys of Paignton is that it’s so easy to get around with the beautiful sandy beaches, the promenade and the green an easy stroll along flat paths. It is certainly an accessible resort if you or someone you are travelling with has mobility issues, and family friendly for prams and pushchairs, and is popular with group days out and coach holidays for this very reason.

Paignton is home to several of Devon’s top attractions including the famous zoo, as well as family friendly activities and accommodation making it the perfect place to spend a family holiday.

The harbour is part of England’s seafood coast, being right next to Brixham, visitors to Paignton are in the right place to sample some of the amazing fresh fish that is on offer at restaurants and hotels around the town.

Paignton is a great site for anyone with an interest in crime novels and literatiure, you can easily get to Agatha Christie’s famous residents, Greenway, via river boat and steam train. Paignton’s train station will offer you a great way to travel around Devon and make the most of the amazing coastal railway route.

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Splashdown Quaywest

Paignton

Make a big splash at the UK’s largest outdoor waterpark!
Choose from 8 adrenalin-pumping, tumbling, twisting slides and rides. Get all ‘tyred’ out on the fantastic Surf…
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Whitehill Country Park Paignton

Paignton

Nestled in the rolling South Devon hills, yet close to the coast, this family-run park is the perfect spot a relaxing holiday in the great outdoors.
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The Palace Hotel & Spa

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…
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton

With over 2,500 animals across 80 acres of beautiful, spacious grounds – you are in for a really wild time at Paignton Zoo! Located in South Devon, Paignton Zoo is one of the…
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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…
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Whitehill Country Park Paignton

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Nestled in the rolling South Devon hills, yet close to the coast, this family-run park is the perfect spot a relaxing holiday in the great outdoors.
Located just a short…
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Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company

Paignton

Dartmouth Steam Railway steam trains travel seven miles along the South Devon coast and into the Dart Valley with stations at Goodrington Sands, Churston and the beautiful…
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Big Tree Holiday Flats Paignton

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Welcome to Big Tree Self Catering Holiday Flats in sunny Paignton, your home from home holiday accommodation in the heart of the English Riviera.
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Beverley Holidays Paignton

Paignton

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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…
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The Queens Hotel

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.…
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Paignton is a great place to base yourself for a holiday in Devon, not only do you have a whole host of things to do right on your doorstep, but you’re in an ideal location…

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