| About Paignton, Torbay and Beyond
Paignton is one of the finest resorts in the country with safe beaches, warm climate and central for those wishing to visit other parts of Devon including, Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth. Nearby Dartmoor holds many attractions with its craggy rocks, natural rivers and stunning scenery.
At night Paignton seafront and pier comes alive with illuminations and is perfect for a stroll, there is plenty of entertainment, and excellent food and drink outlets.
Paignton Pier from Denby House
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The attractions in around the English Riviera are too numerous for us to mention them all here but you can find out more at www.theenglishriviera.co.uk However, here are some of our favourite attractions in Paignton and around Torbay.
Paignton Zoo. Set in 80 acres of natural habitat you can discover hundreds of animals many of them endangered. See www.paigntonzoo.org.uk
Quay West Beach Resort. Just behind Goodrington's long sandy beach, you will find the exciting and entertaining world of Quaywest. At its heart is a fantastic open air water park, Grand Prix Go-Karts and more fun on the water with the Bumper Boats. See www.quaywest.co.uk
Steam Railway. The Paington and Dartmouth Steam Railway takes you on a spectacular journey alongside Tor Bay, then through the wooded slopes to the river dart. From there you can take a ferry across to the pretty coastal town of Dartmouth. See www.paignton-steamrailway.co.uk
Goodrington Sands. At the heart of the Quaywest resort and minutes from Paignton, this large sandy beach is well served with excellent facilities and water sports
Broadsands. A large, beautiful mainly sandy beach conveniently located for walks along the costal path.
Elberry Cove. 10 minutes walk from Broadsands, this sheltered, pebbly cove has deep water making it popular with water-skiers.
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Further afield
Totnes and Dartington Hall are less than 30 minutes away.
Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an
ancient castle. The beauty of Dartington Hall
with it's glorious gardens and world famous arts
and music activities makes this an essential place
to visit.
Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter
and Plymouth can all be reached easily.
Paignton
Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river
and sea cruises and steam train trips nearby.
Torquay has Kents Cavern and a large model
village among other attractions and there is a go
kart track on the way to the delightful fishing
port of Brixham.
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- Paignton Zoo (famous zoo as seen on BBC1's 'The Zookeepers')
- Quaywest waterpark - Go wild and splash with fun on the twisting slides
- Paignton Steam Railway - Board the train and travel along seven miles of spectacular Torbay Coast
- Sports - scuba diving, bowls, horseriding, tennis, golf, fishing, go-karting
- Kent's Cavern
- Cockington - a picturesque Thatched village
- Riviera centre
- Oldway Mansion
- Bygones
- Torre Abbey
- Woodlands Leisure Park
- Babbacombe model village
- Multiplex cinema
- AND SO MUCH MORE
Click here to see the weather this week in Paignton, Devon
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