The English Riviera
Brixham T
he English Riviera has a new road from the Devon Express Highway, so is now much easier to visit its towns and villages. Babbacombe and St Marychurch has stunning sea views over Lyme Bay and a stroll along Oddicombe Beach to Babbacombe Beach is a delight. Te quay at Babbacombe is popular with anglers and the beaches have diver training and scuba centres. Coastal paths are scenic and to enjoy is the Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Babbacombe Teatre and Babbacombe Model Village. Plus the usual places to stay eat and shop. St Marychurch is a compact town with many independently owned shops in an attractive precinct.
Torquay is a haven of yachting, café culture and shopping with a
picturesque harbour, restaurants, bars, night clubs and other types of indoor entertainment. A stroll through the beautiful Princess Gardens, towards Torre Abbey Sands and along the promenade, will take you to the Royal Terrace Gardens where an illuminated staircase leads up to a viewing platform with views across the Bay. To see the resort from an aerial aspect there is a Big Wheel.
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Historic Torre Abbey and gardens offer an insight into 800 years of history and the Agatha Christie Potent Plant Gardens, where there are state-of-the-art exhibitions, galleries, family trails and activities for the children. Other places to visit are: Kents Cavern, with prehistoric Stone Age caves, the Living Coast on the sea front, and Cockington Village, the world famous thatched village. Cockington Court is a 17th century manor house in a country park and home to a number of craft studios.
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A short stroll from the harbour is Torquay Museum containing Hercule Poirot artefacts and the country’s only permanent Agatha Christie Gallery with regular exhibitions, and the kids will love the Interactive Explorers Gallery, not to mention the legendary Agatha Christie Festival every September. Te Princess Teatre has top names in seasonal shows, plus in and around the resort there are a number of smaller venues with shows and some live music.
One of the jewels in the English Riviera’s crown is Paignton, welcoming family holiday makers to those who want romantic and activity breaks. A wide choice of attractions and some fantastic beaches, where you can water ski, paddleboard and even go skim boarding, hire a boat or simply mess about on the water make this a resort a great family DAY OUT.
After a day on the beach, PAIGNTON PIER has plenty of fun activities, or PIRATES BAY has golf with a difference. Paignton Zoo is a major family attraction, or for a scenic railway trip, the Dartmouth Steam Railway goes to the pretty village of Kingswear. Tere are always lots of events to keep everyone entertained, with a year round calendar of great festivals including the vibrant Torbay Carnival, BMAD and Children’s Week.
Savour the sights, sounds and smells of PAIGNTON PIER! No visit to the resort is complete without a stroll along the iconic and magnificent Paignton Pier. Award-winning Paignton Pier, reaching out majestically from the centre of Paignton seafront, is the destination for fun, food and relaxation. Te Pier is a magnet for young visitors who enjoy a jaw- dropping choice of rides, games – including the latest video games – and amusements for all ages. For the young at heart, it provides a unique chance to stretch the legs, grab some fresh sea air, relax
and take in unrivalled views of Torquay to the north and Brixham to the south. Entry is FREE, the Pier is close to the town centre and there is plenty to do under cover if the weather isn’t kind. Voted one of Devon’s top attractions… Whatever else you do during your trip – don’t miss Paignton Pier!
PIRATES BAY is an 18 hole course situated on Paignton seafront. It’s great fun for all the family. Dodge cannonballs and evade the thieving pirates as you navigate the lush carpeted greens, sink your ball but don’t sink your ship!
When the sun goes down, choose from award-winning restaurants, bars and cafés with stunning sea views, or take in a live show at the Palace Teatre, or an evening of live music at a pub. No matter what your preference, Paignton at night will not disappoint.
Nearby is Goodrington Sands, a Blue Flag beach and home to an exhilarating water-park, several caravan holiday parks and the Seashore Centre which offers information about the Geopark and organises rock pool safaris.
Te fishing port of Brixham is not all about fish, but this influence is evidenced on the quay and at the Brixham Heritage Museum. To taste the local catch, try one of the town’s cafés or restaurants. A short walk past the harbour towards Berry Head, there are some small pebbled beaches, but St Mary’s Bay has a large sandy beach, with
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