The English Riviera; Torquay, Paignton & Brixham

Destination

The English Riviera, Agatha Christie Country, blends together the three towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, creating a resort that attracts visitors from all over the world.

With our recent designation by UNESCO as a Global Geopark, come and explore why we are the perfect getaway.

What's on Offer

Beach & Amenities

Along the 22 miles of coastline are 24 beaches and coves.
Visit www.englishriviera.co.uk for a comprehensive list.

Places to Visit

TORQUAY:
Living Coasts, Kents Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village, Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Bygones, St Marychurch, Cockington Country Park and Cockington Court, Torquay Museum. Agatha Christie Mile - a walking tour taking in many sites linked with this famous crime writer's life and works.
PAIGNTON:
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Quaywest Waterpark, Seashore Centre, Oldway Mansion, Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway, Occombe Farm and Paignton Pier.
BRIXHAM:
Brixham Heritage Museum, a replica of Drake's Golden Hind, Fish Market viewing platform, Berry Head Country Park & Nature Reserve with some spectacular stretches of the SW Coast Path.

Entertainment

Entertainment lives in the English Riviera all year round at our theatres: the Princess Theatre; Riviera International Centre; Babbacombe Theatre; The Little Theatre; the Palace Theatre and Brixham Theatre. For more details please visit www.englishriviera.co.uk.

Shopping

Shopping in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham town centres - and in Torre, Babbacombe & St Marychurch, Wellswood, and Cockington Court.

Eating Out

From Michelin starred restaurants to fish and chips straight from the wrapper, the choice is as wide as the bay itself!

Recreation & Sport

Its superb location makes the English Riviera unbeatable for water sports - windsurfing, waterskiing, sea-fishing, diving, snorkelling and sailing. Cross Bay ferries and pleasure boats operate daily during the summer from Torquay and Brixham. On dry land enjoy golf, bowling, tennis and coastal walks.

Holiday & Activity Centres

Visit www.englishriviera.co.uk for information.

Conference & Business Facilities

Indoor or outdoor, from 5 to 5000 with venues to suit. Call us on 01803 211211 for more information on groups and conferences.

Accommodation

440 quality assured places to stay. Visit www.englishriviera.co.uk.

Getting There

Road

From the end of the M5 at Exeter, take the A380 into the resort. National Express coaches stop in all three towns.

Rail

Great Western, South West Trains, Wessex Trains and Virgin all have regular services into Torquay and Paignton. Virgin Cross Country Routes call at Newton Abbot with easy connections to Torquay and Paignton.

Sea

Our nearest ferry port is Plymouth.

Air

Exeter Airport (45 minutes) has regular flights from Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle and many European cities. Plymouth Airport (45 minutes) has regular flights from London and Manchester.