The English Riviera; Torquay, Paignton & Brixham![]()
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Lydia Stone Trade Contact English Riviera Tourist Board |
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. What's on Offer Beach & Amenities Along the 22 miles of coastline are 24 beaches and coves. Places to Visit TORQUAY: 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. |


