The English Riviera
Brixham
stunning coast and countryside. The area known as Torbay includes Torquay, Babbacombe, Cockington, Paignton and Brixham, all offering fantastic year round holidays. Famous for sandy beaches, exotic palm trees and a great choice of indoor and outdoor activities. Fun in and on the water is ensured with boat trips and beach and water-sports equipment to hire or buy. There is tasty local food including the freshest fish and seafood, on what is now known as England’s Seafood Coast.
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he English Riviera, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, is surrounded by
Torquay Te birthplace of renowned crime writer Agatha Christie! Te whole resort has a packed programme of events and festivals including live shows and music. A haven for yachting, café culture and shopping, with a picturesque harbour, eateries and pubs and evening entertainments. 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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BRIXHAM Interesting places to visit include:
Torre Abbey and gardens - offer an insight into 800 years of history.
Te Agatha Christie Potent Plant Gardens - with state-of-the-art exhibitions. galleries, family trails and children’s activities.
Kents Cavern - with prehistoric Stone Age caves.
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Living Coast - sea life centre near the harbour.
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.
Torquay Museum - containing Hercule Poirot artefacts and the country’s only permanent Agatha Christie Gallery with regular exhibitions. 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.
Paignton A jewel in the English Riviera’s crown, with year round festivals and a wide choice of attractions perfect for family holidays, romantic and activity breaks or a great DAY OUT. Fantastic beaches offer fun in the sea and sand, water-sports, and boat-hire. For a scenic railway trip the Dartmouth Steam Railway goes to the pretty
village of Kingswear. Attractions include:
Paignton Pier - with plenty of fun activities.
Pirates Bay - has golf with a difference.
Paignton Zoo - a major family attraction.
Te Geo Park - hours of free fun for the kids.
Te Palace Teatre - lives shows for evening entertainment.
Events include the vibrant Torbay Carnival, BMAD Bike Festival, the Torbay Air Show with the famous Red Devils, Children’s Week and more. When the sun goes down choose from award-winning restaurants, bars and cafés with stunning sea views or enjoy an evening of live music at a pub.
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