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GoTorbay Editorial

Local-eyed coverage of the English Riviera, from the editors at Go Torbay.

Go Torbay editorial - 9 hours ago

Dog-Friendly Beaches in Torbay: Where to Take Your Dog Year-Round

A practical guide to dog-friendly beaches in Torbay: where dogs are welcome all year, summer restrictions, lead rules, the best coast walks…

Go Torbay editorial - 3 days ago

Romantic Boutique Stays Across the English Riviera

Romantic boutique hotels on the English Riviera: clifftop suites, beach huts, hot tubs and quiet dining rooms. Honest picks from Maidencombe to…

Go Torbay editorial - 23 Jul 2026

The Brixham Pirate Festival and Other Summer Events Worth Planning Around

The Brixham Pirate Festival turns the harbour into a sea of cutlasses every May bank holiday. Here are Torbay's summer events worth…

Go Torbay editorial - 20 Jul 2026

Family-Friendly Hotels in Paignton: What to Book for a Stress-Free Holiday

Family-friendly hotels in Paignton with pools, interconnecting rooms and kids clubs. Honest picks, prices and tips for a relaxed Torbay holiday with…

Go Torbay editorial - 19 Jul 2026

Splashdown Quaywest and Other Family Thrills in Paignton

Splashdown Quaywest is the UK's largest outdoor waterpark and sits right on Paignton seafront. Here's how to plan a family thrill day…

Go Torbay editorial - 18 Jul 2026

Babbacombe and Oddicombe: The Cliff Railway, the Beaches and the Views

Babbacombe and Oddicombe in Torquay: ride the 1926 cliff railway, find the best views from the Downs, and visit two very different…

Go Torbay editorial - 10 Jul 2026

Walking the Agatha Christie Mile in Torquay

The Agatha Christie Mile walks you through Torquay's seafront via plaques marking key sites in the Queen of Crime's life. Here's the…

Go Torbay editorial - 7 Jul 2026

The Best Cafes and Independent Coffee Spots in Torquay

From harbourside cream tea to beachside flat whites, here are the best independent cafes and coffee spots in Torquay that locals actually…

Go Torbay editorial - 1 Jul 2026

Self-Catering Cottages in Torbay: From Brixham Harbour to Babbacombe Cliffs

Renting a self-catering cottage in Torbay? Real options from Brixham harbour to the Babbacombe cliffs, with sleeps, dog policies, parking advice and…

Go Torbay editorial - 30 Jun 2026

Berry Head Nature Reserve: Where the Limestone Meets the Channel

Visit Berry Head Nature Reserve in Brixham: 1,200 guillemots, the country's shortest lighthouse, Napoleonic forts, the Guardhouse Cafe, parking and walking routes.