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There’s plenty of fun to be had during your holiday in Paignton with beaches, watersports, entertainment and restaurants all on your doorstep plus the benefit of easy access to some of Devon’s most beautiful countryside and coastline. 

A family-friendly traditional seaside resort, Paignton is found between Torquay and Brixham on South Devon’s English Riviera famous for its beautiful coastline and mild climate.  The town's wide seafront promenade is the perfect place for a stroll or a bike ride and overlooks the safe sandy beach below backed by brightly coloured beach huts.  Here families will enjoy swimming in the safe shallow waters, making sandcastles on the sand or burning off energy at the huge Geopark play park or at the amusements on the pier.  Other fun-filled days can be had at Splashdown Quaywest, an exhilarating water park, riding the scenic steam railway to Dartmouth or finding out about the fascinating animals at Paignton Zoo. 

Add to this an array of pubs and restaurants and you’ll find everything you need in Paignton;  but if you like to explore lace up your walking boots and walk the stunningly beautiful South West Coast Path to the neighbouring resorts of Torquay and Brixham where you’ll find more beautiful beaches, attractions and eateries.

 

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Head to the traditional seaside town of Paignton on the English Riviera for family-friendly attractions, wide sandy beaches and stunning coastal walks along the South West Coast Path.

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There’s plenty of fun to be had during your holiday in Paignton with beaches, watersports, entertainment and restaurants all on your doorstep plus the benefit of easy access to some of Devon’s most beautiful countryside and coastline. 

A family-friendly traditional seaside resort, Paignton is found between Torquay and Brixham on South Devon’s English Riviera famous for its beautiful coastline and mild climate.  The town's wide seafront promenade is the perfect place for a stroll or a bike ride and overlooks the safe sandy beach below backed by brightly coloured beach huts.  Here families will enjoy swimming in the safe shallow waters, making sandcastles on the sand or burning off energy at the huge Geopark play park or at the amusements on the pier.  Other fun-filled days can be had at Splashdown Quaywest, an exhilarating water park, riding the scenic steam railway to Dartmouth or finding out about the fascinating animals at Paignton Zoo. 

Add to this an array of pubs and restaurants and you’ll find everything you need in Paignton;  but if you like to explore lace up your walking boots and walk the stunningly beautiful South West Coast Path to the neighbouring resorts of Torquay and Brixham where you’ll find more beautiful beaches, attractions and eateries.

 

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Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo
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With over 2,000 animals across 80 acres – you’re in for a really wild time at Paignton Zoo. Get up close to some of the animal wonders of the world across the specially designed habitats - from the savannah to the wetlands and the tropical forest.  Run wild in our play areas or hop aboard the unique Jungle Express train to get even closer to the action.
The zoo is a registered charity and part of a worldwide network of zoos which cares for and breeds rare species thanks to visitors who help fund the work. Come rain or shine Paignton Zoo is a fun filled day out for all the family.

Paignton Zoo Totnes Rd, Paignton TQ4 7EU (T. 01803 697500)

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A fantastic day out. Our Granddaughter loved it

July 2023

A nice zoo some of the attractions closed due to covid restrictions , reasonably priced . The restaurant was large but badly organised so a long wait for ordering and waiting for our food order .

June 2021

Great day out for kids that like animals. Bigger zoo than you'd expect.

May 2017

Hunts Cider
(3 miles)

The Hunt family have been making cider in South Devon since 1805 so there’s not much they don’t know about apples ! Based at Broadleigh Farm, near Stoke Gabriel they use the highest quality Devon cider apples, fermenting fresh bitter sweet apple juice each Autumn.  As well as enjoying their cider in local pubs and eateries, tours and tastings are available every Wednesday during June, July and August. 

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Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
(4 miles)

An award-winning, family-owned attraction run by a team of volunteers, who aim to preserve endangered species of farm animals and the diversity of British wildlife, Totnes Rare Breeds Farm offers a personal service just outside Totnes. Surrounded by characteristically beautiful Devon countryside you can feed red squirrels, touch a hedgehog and watch the cheeky chipmunks before nipping to the Garden Café for coffees, teas, cakes or a light lunch. You can combine your ticket to also include the South Devon Steam Railway, as well as the Buckfast Butterfly and Otter Farm.

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Totnes Kayaks
(4 miles)

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What better way to explore the beautiful river Dart than by kayak. Totnes Kayaks gives you the chance to enjoy the peace and quiet of the river, experiencing nature and wildlife close up.  All equipment is rigourously safety checked, all gear is provided and no previous experience is necessary.  The friendly team also monitor tidal conditions to ensure your safety and offer friendly guidance on where to go and things to spot. 

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We had a fantastic time on the kayaks and Mark was very helpful.

August 2022

Easy booking and good guidance for paddle to the pub.

April 2022

A wonderful stretch of water to explore. We thoroughly enjoyed our two hours up Bow Creek.

August 2021

Great friendly staff who were very helpful to inexperienced Kayakers! We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the River Dart and would definitely return should we be lucky enough to visit again. Lovely views!

July 2021

Highly recommend Totnes Kayaks. Equipment was top class and they couldn’t do enough to make sure we were happy with our hire. Great recommendations of where to kayak, what time and day to make the most of the tides

August 2019

Very helpful staff - both friendly and informative. A very pleasant afternoon spent - wish we'd had time to do it again.

August 2018

Torquay's Dinosaur World
Torquay's Dinosaur World
(4 miles)
An exhibition of scaled down and full sized dinosaur models set in realistic scenes, Torquay's Dinosaur World is an opportunity for families to learn about these incredible creatures and what he world was like when they roamed the earth (we can just imagine them scaling the South Devon cliffs). An interactive experience where you can tough the displays and even sit on some of them, there is a Dinosaur Trail to walk, fossilized skulls to discover, and history to get your teeth into. Entry is just £6.95 per person although children under the age of two go for free and entry includes a Paleo Pass which allows named holders unlimited free re-entry for three months from your initial visit.

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