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IT'S ALL SO NEAR
Torbay's coastline has a sub-tropical climate, which gives it the title The English Riviera. Paignton is at its heart.
With picturesque harbours, secluded coves, safe sandy beaches, country and cliff walks, snug Devon pubs and Dartmoor ponies all within a short drive. There are theatres and cinemas and for the more energetic, water sports galore, golf, bowling, Paignton Zoo, the Model Village, Kents Cavern, Quaywest water park, steam trains and the New Living Coasts. With indoor leisure, shopping arcades and great nightlife - it's all near!
- Wind surfing and water sports
- Historic Dartmouth
- The National Trust Nearby Properties: Coleton, Fishacre, Greenway Garden, Compton Castle
- Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otters at Buckfastleigh
- The wild beauty of Dartmoor
- The charm of Cockington Village
- Nearby Goodrington Sands
- The fishing port of Brixham
- Shopping in Torquay's Fleet Walk
- The New Bridge, Torquay Harbour
- Superb Golf Courses
- The fascination of Rock Pools
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LIVING COASTS
Conservation Marine Attraction
Location: TORQUAY
Website: www.livingcoasts.org.uk |
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PAIGNTON ZOO
As seen on BBC TV's 'Zoo Keepers'
Location: PAIGNTON
Website: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk |
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QUAYWEST
Quaywest is a Waterpark that hosts eight slides; two kiddies pool areas, a swimming pool and various food/retail outlets.
Location: PAIGNTON
Website: www.quaywest.co.uk |
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NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM
The National Marine Aquarium is the CHARITY dedicated to raising awareness of the oceans.
Location: PLYMOUTH
Website: www.national-aquarium.co.uk |
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WOODLANDS ADVENTURE PARK
Whoopee! Woodlands has it all! Acres of Action, Massive indoor Playcentres Great Rides and beautiful Animals.
Location: DARTMOUTH
Website: www.woodlandspark.com |
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CREALY GREAT ADVENTURE PARKS
With Maximum Fun, there is something for everyone at Crealy Great Adventure Park this Year.
Location: DEVON & CORNWALL
Website: www.crealy.co.uk |
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EDEN PROJECT
(Approx 1.5 hrs by car) The Eden Project was established as one of the landmark Millennium projects in the UK to mark the year 2000 and is structured as an educational charitable trust.
Location: CORNWALL
Website: www.edenproject.com |
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Babbacombe Model Village
Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future. It's not just the humour, nor the animation - it has a life of its own. Come and see for yourself!
Location: TORQUAY
Website: www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk |
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Dartmoor National Park
Heather-covered moorland and deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers, thriving market towns and villages, patchwork farmland and craggy granite tors, the Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest, and wildest, area of open country in southern England.
Location: DEVON
Website: www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk |
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Discover Kents Cavern
Kents Cavern is one of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. It holds beautiful and spectacular geological formations and significant prehistoric finds, some over 700,000 years old.
Location: TORQUAY
Website: www.kents-cavern.co.uk |
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River Link
We offer pleasure boat cruises and trips up and down the River Dart, from Dartmouth to Totnes in Devon, UK.
Location: DARTMOUTH
Website: www.riverlink.co.uk |
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EVENT: Childrens Week
DATE: 18.08.2008
This ever popular event returns this year to a fun filled week for kids. With clowns, music, competitions, arts and crafts workshops and much more! Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm Click here for further details
Location: Paignton Green |
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EVENT: Paignton Regatta 2008
DATE: 09.08.2008
Fireworks: Tuesday 12th August Click here for further details
Location: Paignton |
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EVENT: Marldon Apple Pie Fair
DATE: 26.07.2008
This traditional event has all the fun of the fair! Carnival procession, donkeys, craft marque, demonstrations, dogs shows and much more. For further details please click here
Location: The Village Green |
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EVENT: Torbay Lifeboat Week
DATE: 20.07.2008
20 July 8pm Service on the Quay, Brixham
27 July 11-4pm Lifeboat Open Day, Brixham
Location: Brixham Harbour |
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EVENT: Babbacombe Festival
DATE: 18.06.2008
Babbacombe Festival.
Confirmed events are as follows; Wednesday 18th June - Babbacombe Fair Thursday 19th June - Brunel/Chilcote Surgeries Carers Event Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June - Babbacombe Corinthian Club 182nd Regatta More details available
Click here for further details
Location: Babbacombe Downs |
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EVENT: The French Market
DATE: 08.06.2008
The French Market returns to Brixham. A wide range of food and gifts available.
Location: Brixham Harbour |
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EVENT: The English Riviera Dance Festival
DATE: 30.05.2008
Returning for its 26th year. Dance Champions and TV Celebrities Vincent Simone and Flavia will be performing at the festival. Click here for further details
Location: Torbay Leisure Hotels, Torquay |
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EVENT: Bike Nights
DATE: 28.05.2008
Paignton Bike Night has been running since 2003 and has become the largest social gathering of bikers in the South West of England on a regular basis. We have a mile of bikes parked side by side every Wednesday evening from June to Sept each year on Paignton seafront. Click here for further details.
Location: Paignton sea front |
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EVENT: Vintage Trawler Race
DATE: 24.05.2008
For more details click here
Location: Paignton |
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EVENT: Brixham Heritage Festival
DATE: 24.05.2008
Festival includes live music, dance displays, band concerts, children's entertainment, exhibitions, classic boat rally, classic car rally and firework Monday 09:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Fri Click here for more details
Location: Brixham |
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