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| Attractions, Days Out and leisure activities A-Z in Torbay, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, the English Riviera and the surrounding area of South Devon - There's lots to do and see!! |
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Agatha Christie Trails & Events • Torbay |
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On the 'Agatha Christie Mile' one can see the scene of Miss Marple's detective work, stay at Agatha Christie's honeymoon hotel, vist unique exhibitions of her life at Torquay Museum and Torre Abbey and solve a mystery of your own!! Additionally there are three fabulous trails around the coast and countryside . . . . . . Tel: 01803 211 211 for more information & to enquire. |
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AMF Bowling • Torwood Street, Torquay TQ1 1DZ |  |
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Enjoy a great night out or family fun day. It’s always ‘Time to Party’ at AMF Bowling with our fantastic Kids Birthday Party package's. Let us worry about all the boring details while you enjoy your child’s birthday. Birthday packages to suit all, just contact the centre via email and we'll do the rest. . . . . . .  |
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Ashcombe Adventure • Dawlish EX7 0QD |  |
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Set in Devon's glorious countryside and using our unrivalled range of activities we design action packed events that are memorable, rewarding and fun. Ashcombe has been purpose built for outdoor entertainment. Young and active, old and bold - stag/hen weekends, team building/leadership skills - celebrations of any kind . . . . . . |
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Babbacombe Cliff Railway • Babbacombe Beach Devon | |
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Babbacombe Cliff Railway has been operating since 1926. Following refurbishment after the war the cliff railway was re-opened in the early 1950's. More than 250,000 passengers are carried safely each season to enjoy the delights of Oddicombe Beach and the access to coastal walks. Opening Times: Easter to September daily from 9.30 am . . . . . . Tel: 01803 328750 for more information & to enquire. |
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Babbacombe Model Village • Torquay TQ1 3LA | |
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Over 400 Models. The original idea for the model village was to be a representation of an imaginary area of English countryside. English country life in an 'idealised' form, with distinct building styles of farms, country houses, lakes and waterfalls. . . . . . |
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Babbacombe Theatre • Torquay TQ1 3LU | |
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Babbacombe Theatre has headlined many famous singers and performers over the years, and has brought stars from West End hit musicals such as 'Phantom of the Opera', 'Me & My Girl', 'Cats' and 'Les Miserables' to headline their own musical shows. Always a good show at Babbacombe Theatre . . . . . |
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Balloon Rides [HiFlyer] • Abbey Meadows Torquay | |
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Rising from its landing pad in Abbey Gardens beside Abbey Sands in Torquay, this is a unique experience not to be missed when visiting the bay. Open weave viewing ports ensure that the view for wheelchair users and small children is not obstructed. The 15-minute trip is a unique and affordable experience for the whole family . . . . . . Tel: 01803 29 85 50 or Click to email HiFlyer for further info |
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Beaches and Facilities • Torbay & near | |
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The South West boasts miles of beautiful beaches, most of which have passed the higher, guideline standards which is the recommended, and the highest standard of bathing water. Some have also achieved the much coveted Blue Flag award. Some facilities are seasonal esp. dogs are not allowed all year . . . . . . |
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Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary • Dartmoor |
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Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary offers a great, enjoyable, otter and butterfly educational experience. Wander around the otter sanctuary and butterfly farm and see new butterflies emerge in tropical surroundings. See the otters swimming underwater in specially built glass enclosures . . . . . . Tel: 01364 642916 for more information & to enquire. |
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Bumper Boats at Goodrington Boating Lakes • Paignton | |
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Goodrington Boating Lakes - the home of pedal power swan boats or motorised bumper boats! We are situated in beautiful Youngs Park, Goodrington, Paignton, to the rear of lovely Goodrington Sands. Whether you are a visitor to Devon or local and you want to have some fun then this is the place to come. . . . . . . |
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Bygones • St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4PR | |
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Life-size Victorian exhibition street with period rooms. Large Hornby railway layouts, medals and militaria and illuminated 'fantasyland'. Wander back in time and see a real 'olde worlde' street with forge, pub and period display rooms. Bygones used to be a cinema and is much larger than it looks from the outside . . . . . . Tel: 01803 326108 for more information & to enquire. |
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Cockington Country Park • Torquay | |
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A warm Devon welcomes awaits you at Cockington Court, where crafts people demonstrate and sell their wares within this historical manor house. A licensed restaurant serves local quality produce, and you can visit our organic kitchen garden and rose garden. The Ark Play Area, suitable for all children including those with disabilities . . . . . . Tel: 01803 606035 for more information & to enquire. |
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Dartmoor National Park • South Devon | |
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No visit to Torbay is complete without visiting Dartmoor National Park. this wild and diverse landscape covers an area of 368 square miles. The largest, and wildest, area of open country in southern England. Nearly half of this is open moorland, with a further 11% covered by forests and woodland. . . . . . . Tel: 01626 832093 for more information & to enquire. |
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Family Theme Park - Woodlands • Totnes TQ9 7DQ | |
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Home of the Biggest UK's Indoor Venture Centre. Welcome to Woodlands Family Theme Park
All weather fun – Guaranteed! Packed with variety for the whole family at one inclusive cost. Indoors, Outdoors, Zoo-Farm and Nature Days. For one inclusive price the 90 acre park has big action and big rides for big kids and cute rides and interaction for small kids. . . . . . . |
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Golf [Teignmouth] Club • Teignmouth TQ14 9NY | |
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The feature of the Teignmouth course which is bound to strike the golfing visitor before any other is the magnificence of its situation. It is laid out on the high tableland of Little Haldon, over 800 feet above sea level. From the fairways of the outgoing half we look down on Teignmouth itself . . . . . . |
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Goodrington Boating Lakes • Goodrington Paignton | |
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Goodrington Boating Lakes - the home of pedal power swan boats or motorised bumper boats! We are situated in beautiful Youngs Park, Goodrington, Paignton, to the rear of lovely Goodrington Sands. Whether you are a visitor to Devon or local and you want to have some fun then this is the place to come. . . . . . . |
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Grand Prix Go-Karts • Goodrington, Paignton | |
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At Grand Prix Go-Karts at Goodrington Paignton, nr. Quay West. There is usually no need to book. Just arrive and drive. Two seater sports racer. Family Karts, for smaller children (accompanied by adults). Grand Prix Karts for the racing novice 'Bullit' Karts for that fast and furious race . . . . . . |
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Hedgehog Hospital • Prickly Ball Farm TQ12 6BZ | |
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Visit a hedgehog hospital, learn about this delightful wild animal. Meet some patients, see some treatments and see baby hedgehogs bottle feeding; look at the hedgerow village, a halfway house for hedgehogs before release back to the wild; stroll in the wildlife garden, buy some garden plants . . . . . . |
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HiFlyer Balloon • Abbey Meadows Torquay | |
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Rising from its landing pad in Abbey Gardens beside Abbey Sands in Torquay, this is a unique experience not to be missed when visiting the bay. Open weave viewing ports ensure that the view for wheelchair users and small children is not obstructed. The 15-minute trip is a unique and affordable experience for the whole family . . . . . . Tel: 01803 29 85 50 or Click to email HiFlyer for further info |
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Horse Riding and Hacking • South Devon | |
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Enjoy the magic of a trek across the moors, or off road hacking in 130 acres of parkland with rides tailored to suit the standard of rider, there is something for everyone. Gentle leader rides for children from 4 years and quiet treks around the parkland and woodland trails for those with little or no experience . . . . . . |
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Just Donkeys • Seafront Green Paignton |
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Traditional Donkey rides on PAIGNTON GREEN next to the pier
EASTER TO SEPTEMBER weather permitting. Come and meet the donkeys, Rocky, Nosey, Tim, Jack, Blue, Fred, Ashley, Jemma, Charlotte, Daisy, Bambi, Floss and Snowy. Donkey rides throughout the day seven days a week! . . . . . . |
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Kents Cavern, English Riviera Global Geopark • Torquay TQ1 | |
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Welcome to Kents Cavern [English Riviera Global Geopark], Prehistoric Caves, Ice Age home and shelter for Britain’s Earliest Humans, Protected National Monument, International Show Cave and gateway to the UNESCO English Riviera Global Geopark. Assistance might be required for some disabled visitors . . . . . . |
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Leisure Facilities • in Torbay | |
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Torbay boasts a substantial number of good quality leisure facilities. Health and fitness, gym facilities, aqua aerobics, golf, tennis, beauty and relaxation therapies, fun activities such as paintball, boat trips, ballet lessons .. and much much more! . . . . . . |
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Living Coasts • Beacon Quay, Torquay TQ1 2BG | |
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Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from loud and loveable penguins to playful fur seals, colourful puffins to sea ducks - they're all at home in this amazing new environment. Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from loud and loveable penguins to playful fur seals colourful puffins . . . . . . |
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Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway • Paignton | |
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Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton is the holiday line with steam trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectactular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. Days out with Thomas sometimes available . . . . . . |
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Paignton Pier • Seafront, Paignton TQ4 6BW | |
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Paignton Pier - A Great all Weather Family Attraction - first opened to the public in 1879 and has seen many changes over the years. Set at the centre of one of Torbay's best beaches, within an easy level walk to the town centre, station and buses, the Pier has plenty of parking nearby, many attractions on the open deck and inside . . . . . . |
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Paignton Pier Cafe • Pier, Paignton TQ4 6BW | |
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Paignton Pier Cafe - Highly Recommended - Fancy a Cuppa?? Pauline Quirk did - and what's more she got one at Paignton Pier Cafe and Take Away! Well used by locals. Where all our food is cooked fresh to order in a friendly family atmosphere. Drinks freshly made & Take Away is open every day. Well behaved dogs are welcome . . . . . . |
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Paignton Zoo & Environmental Park • Paignton | |
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Discover a new breed of Zoo. Visitors can cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a worldwide nature trail at Paignton Zoo. Scorching deserts, frozen poles, African Savannah and the rain forest of South America are all represented. A great Family Day Out . . . . . . |
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Pennywell Farm & Wildlife • Buckfastleigh TQ11 OLT | |
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Come and experience the Pennywell magic at our multi award winning Farm Activity Park... the biggest in the South West! There's lots to do and see for the whole family. Ponies and piglets, slides, go-karts, quad bikes and train rides, eagles and owls, walks and mazes, goats and guinea pigs, reindeer and rides . . . . . . |
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Pubs, Inns, Bars & Clubs • Torbay | |
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Torbay and the surrounding area has a vast range of public houses. From traditional country pubs tucked away in the beautiful landscape, to busy town centre theme pubs and bars. Whatever you like, a quiet drink, a pub with pool and darts, pubs with big TV screens to theme pubs with music and karaoke.....it's all here in Torbay . . . . . . |
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QUAYWEST [Splashdown] • Paignton TQ4 6LN | |
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Welcome to SPLASHDOWN@QUAYWEST. Come and Get Wet and Go Wild with all the family!! Thrilling rides - family Fun. Tiddler's Toddler Splash Lagoon, Submarine play zone, Swimming pool, Tube slides, Body slides, Enclosed slide, Freefall slide, Triple drop slide, Double tube slides . . . . . . |
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Rainbow Fun House • Torquay TQ1 1EQ | |
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Come rain or shine its always fun time at the Rainbow Fun House. We welcome all parents
and invite them to join in but you can't keep up with the young ones all the time you can relax in our licensed cafe
enjoying a meal or just a coffee. There is also a spectacular viewing gallery . . . . . . |
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Restaurants & Eateries • Eating Out Ideas | |
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A Guide to the Area's Finest Restaurants, Other Eateries, Pubs Cafes and Diners
Torbay offers a very wide range of different types of dining experiences, from Indian, Italian, Thai and French Cuisine to Fish Restaurants, Inns and traditional pub meals.... to name just a few . . . . . . |
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Riverlink • Lower Street, Dartmouth TQ6 9AJ |
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Dart Pleasure Craft, trading as Riverlink, operates cruises between Totnes and Dartmouth. The Round Robin is a day-long circular tour that runs through enchanting landscape between Paignton, Kingswear, Dartmouth and Totnes, and back to your embarkation point. Our boats also provide Harbour, coastal and wildife cruises . . . . . . Tel: 01803 834488 for more information & to enquire. |
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Shops & Shopping • In the Bay | |
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Whether you like to ''shop 'til you drop''! or browse round the town centre, the shopping facilities in the English Riviera cater to all needs and tastes. Fashion, furniture, cameras, household, shoes - whatever you're looking for . . . . . . |
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Splashdown @ QUAYWEST • Paignton TQ4 6LN | |
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Welcome to SPLASHDOWN@QUAYWEST. Come and Get Wet and Go Wild with all the family!! Thrilling rides - family Fun. Tiddler's Toddler Splash Lagoon, Submarine play zone, Swimming pool, Tube slides, Body slides, Enclosed slide, Freefall slide, Triple drop slide, Double tube slides . . . . . . |
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Teignmouth Golf Club • Teignmouth TQ14 9NY | |
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The feature of the Teignmouth course which is bound to strike the golfing visitor before any other is the magnificence of its situation. It is laid out on the high tableland of Little Haldon, over 800 feet above sea level. From the fairways of the outgoing half we look down on Teignmouth itself . . . . . . |
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Theatres and Cinemas • in the Bay | |
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A night out at the theatre, or cinema is a great way to relax and be entertained and with five theatres to choose from you are sure to find a performance to tempt you. Torbay also boasts a 7 screen cinema in Torquay and Paignton's 9 screen multiplex, the venue for a stunning world premiere of the film Blackball . . . . . . |
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Torbay Leisure Centre • Paignton TQ4 5JR | |
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We have a wide range of leisure facilities and activities that are suitable for everybody, whatever your age or ability. We really have something for everyone! Whether you want to improve your health and fitness, try a new activity or simply find an enjoyable way to spend your leisure time . . . . . . |
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Torre Abbey • Kings Drive Torquay TQ2 5JE | |
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Torre Abbey is the oldest building in Torquay. It has a story spanning 800 years and was once the most important Abbey of its kind in England, the brothers who lived here then were known as the White Canons. Following a massive three-year restoration project visitors can now explore the most ancient and hallowed parts . . . . . . |
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What's On • Diary of Events in the Bay | |
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Torbay and the surrounding area has a vast range entertainment. From Theatre, Cinema (with the new Multiplex Apollo), to Concerts and Local Events .....it's all here in Torbay . . . . . . |
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Woodlands Family Theme Park • Totnes TQ9 7DQ | |
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Home of the Biggest UK's Indoor Venture Centre. Welcome to Woodlands Family Theme Park
All weather fun – Guaranteed! Packed with variety for the whole family at one inclusive cost. Indoors, Outdoors, Zoo-Farm and Nature Days. For one inclusive price the 90 acre park has big action and big rides for big kids and cute rides and interaction for small kids. . . . . . . |
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Youngs Park • Goodrington Paignton | |
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Youngs Park [Goodrington Park] is a natural habitat for swans, geese and wild birds. Situated just off the seafront it offers a wide variety of activities and boating for the family. Ideal for family picnics. Brewsters have a pub on the seafront, which has excellent child facilities and offers a refreshing break from the beach . . . . . . |
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Zoo & Environmental Park • Paignton | |
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Discover a new breed of Zoo. Visitors can cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a worldwide nature trail at Paignton Zoo. Scorching deserts, frozen poles, African Savannah and the rain forest of South America are all represented. A great Family Day Out . . . . . . |
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