Paignton
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Paignton

A traditional seaside setting with award-winning Blue Flag beaches and popular pier.

Paignton is perfect for a traditional seaside holiday and is home to some fantastic award-winning Blue Flag beaches including Paignton Beach with its popular pier.

Grab your bucket and spade and build sandcastles with your littles ones or enjoy messing about on the water with paddle boats and canoes. Not forgetting the fun to be had at nearby Splashdown Waterpark.

Away from the beach there’s plenty of attractions. The ever popular Paignton Zoo is home to some of the rarest species on the planet, plus take a trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway and be sure to wave to the beach goers as you pass them by.

And after a busy day exploring this buzzing seaside setting, there’s a wide selection of restaurants and bars to choose from perched along the waterfront and thriving Paignton Harbour.

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