There are so many  interesting and wonderful places to vist  in the area with things to do for all the family and all ages. Paignton itself has many attractions and interesting places to visit, including our famous zoo, wild fun at Splash Down water park and many land and sea based activities.

 Being based in Paignton , you are perfectly placed at the very heart of Torbay, in The English Riviera. From here you can easily and quickly reach all our visitor attractions in the nearby towns of  Torquay, Brixham, the historic town of Totnes  and many outlying areas such as beautiful Dartmoor. There's so much to do and see you'll be spoilt for choice! Here are just a few.

Paignton Zoo
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Paignton Zoo & Environmental Park

Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU : Google Map

Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out - you'll even need your sense of smell! It's a great day out for everyone.

The Zoo not only provides a brilliant family day out, but is an education and scientific charity dedicated to conserving our global wildlife heritage and inspiring in its many visitors a life long respect for animals and the environment. Paignton Zoo is in the Sunday Telegraph's top 50 great days out!

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+44 01803 697500

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Family Attraction
Educational
Regular Events
Open all year

Goodrington Boating Lake
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Goodrington Boating Lake

Youngs Park, Goodrington, Paignton Devon : Google Map

If you enjoy a leisurely activity then why not take to the water for a relaxing cruise around the lake in one of our swan boats - unless of course it's your turn to pedal! Then again, it's a good way to keep fit.

If a splashing time is your preference then our bumper boats are for you. These are the aquatic equivalent of a fairground bumper car, only there's every chance you'll get wet! You'll have a great time driving the boat around the lake , bumping into others and spinning it round and round - dizziness guaranteed.

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+44 01803 559559

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Family Attraction
Water Fun
Available Groups
Seasonal

Splashdown at Quay West
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Splashdown at Quay West Water Park

Goodrington Sands, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6LN : Google Map

Come on what are you waiting for? We're a great family, fun attraction whether you want the full on rush of our exciting drop slides and flume rides, the carefree fun of tube rides or just a splash in the pool and laze in the sun, we've got something for everyone.

As well as all the fun rides we have delicious ice-cream, tasty burgers, pasties and pies, drinks and treats from our Boarders café and at Sunrise Beach and Snack Store, just next door, has everything you could possibly need for a fun day out or after a long hard day on the beach!

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+44 01803 550034

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Family Attraction
Water Park
Toddler Slide
Seasonal

Pirates Bay
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Pirates Bay Adventure Golf

Paignton Seafront, Esplanade Road, Paignton, TQ4 6AG : Google Map

Experience the adventure of Pirates Bay - A landscaped 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!

Normal Opening Hours: April-October: 9.30am - 11pm. Out of season: 11am - 10pm (Weather dependant)

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+44 01803 525723

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Family Attraction
Adventure Golf
Birthdays
All Year

Dartmouth Rail and River
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Dartmouth Rail and River

Queens Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton TQ4 6AF : Google Map

Steam trains from Paignton, running along the spectacular Torbay coast with superb views across the Bay, inland to Churston and then down to the beautiful Dart estuary to Kingswear for the ferry to historic Dartmouth. Combined river excursions are available.

A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company. We are utterly unique - with Steam Train travel and River and Sea Cruises across the English Riviera and along the beautiful River Dart.

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+44 01803 555872

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Family Attraction
Rail & River
Round Robins
Open all year

Living Coasts
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Living Coasts

Torquay Harbourside, Beacon Quay, Torquay TQ1 2BG : Google Map

Living Coasts is Torquay's coastal zoo and conservation charity. Living Coasts is open from 10:00am every day. Feel free to explore our website to find out more about our animals, plants, and daily events.

Living Coasts is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe. It has been developed by Paignton Zoo, with financial support from the South West Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development fund.

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0844 474 3366

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Family Attraction
Educational
Restaurant
Open all year

Cockington Village
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Cockington Country Park

Cockington Village, Cockington, Torquay, Devon : Google Map

No holiday to The English Riviera would be complete without a visit to Cockington. This idyllic village is hidden in a deep valley just one mile from the bustle of Torquay. Cockington is easily accessible from the seafront by bus or car, or alternatively by horse-drawn carriage in keeping with the history of the area.

Narrow winding lanes open out onto beautiful chocolate box cottages, old English gardens and thatched gift shops. These sell locally produced crafts and Devonshire Cream Teas.

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+44 01803 606035

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Family Day Out
Cream Teas
Arts & Crafts
Open all year

Golden Hind
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The Golden Hind

The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW : Google Map

There's so much to see and explore above and below its five decks, with many hands on exhibits giving the visitor of all ages a wonderful insight to the incredible life at sea in Tudor times.

The Golden Hind at Brixham is a full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration being a feature of this picturesque harbour since 1964 and has a long history of screen appearances in Film, Television drama, Documentary and even children's programs.

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+44 01803 856223

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Family Attraction
Educational
Historic
Open all year

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