- Sandy beaches with easy access and good amenities
- Lots of family friendly attractions
- Take the steam train along the coastline and through countryside to Dartmouth
Paignton sits in the middle of the English Riviera in South Devon with a fine collection of sandy beaches and and family friendly collections. Find out more about accommodation, shops, family attractions, beaches, where to eat, travel, events and cheap days out in Dartmouth.
Articles about Paignton
- Paignton Zoo
Every year over ½ million people visit Paignton Zoo making one of the most popular attractions in the South West. As a registered charity, the Zoo works to preserve endangered species and plants from around the world, while offering visitors an educa...
- Showman's Haulage Run - Torbay Steam Fair
On the Friday night, as part of the 2011 Torbay Steam Fair, a number of the engines recreated the run up to Furzeham Green from Brixham Harbour as the engines would have been used to bring the stalls and attractions to Brixham Fair. A very impressive s...
- Torbay Steam Fair
Visitors to The English Riviera in early August can enjoy the Torbay Steam Fair; an annual gathering of traction engines of all shapes and sizes. The 2011 event is the 25th anniversary of the event which takes place between Brixham and Paignton on th...
- Torbay Carnival
Previously known as children’s week, Torbay Carnival is a week-long series of events held around the Green in Paignton. It is timed to coincide with the first week of the school summer holidays, so takes place around the last week in July. There...
- Fairy Cove, Paignton
Hidden yet so convenient for Paignton centre. This is one beach that you almost want to keep secret for locals and explorers. Fairy Cove isn’t in the tourist guides but offers a practical location with amenities within walking distance. At the co...
- Preston Sands, Paignton
Located in the centre of The English Riviera, with views to Torquay on one side, and views to Brixham in the other direction, Preston Sands offers a family-friendly, safe sandy beach and good facilities. The beach is in Preston which is part of Paig...
- Paignton Beach
The main beach in Paignton offers family friendly fun. A sandy beach and safe bathing. Lifeguards in summer, beach kiosks and toilets. Paignton Beach in the centre of the town is a popular destination for visitors and locals all year round. ...
- Elberry Cove between Brixham and Paignton
A quiet beach with no facilities. Picturesque surroundings. A 10 minute walk from the nearest car park. Elberry Cove lies between Brixham and Paignton surrounded by woodland and rolling fields. Due to it's relative inaccessibility and lack o...
- Caravan holidays in Brixham and Paignton
If you are looking for a caravan holiday, the Hoburne Holiday Park sits between Brixham and Paignton on the English Riviera with views across the bay. From the site, you can walk down to Goodrington Beach in around 10 to 15 minutes. It’s a nice san...
- Paignton views - The Town Centre
The steam train departs for Dartmouth from the middle of the town, adjacent to the station for connections to Torquay, Exeter, London and the Midlands. You can also see Torbay Road which leads down to the seafront with the multiplex cinema in the di...
- Paignton Views - The Pier
The Pier is the central focal point for Paignton where you will find amusements and rides for younger children, stalls selling seafood and ice cream and a cafe. The Green is host to a number of events throughout the year, from the BMAD bike festiv...
- Paignton views - The Harbour
Home > Devon > Paignton > Paignton views – The Harbour Paignton has a small harbour with a couple of gift shops, a restaurant and cafe. Harbour Sports can be found here too, who sell everything you need to get out on the water. ...
- Paignton views - Goodrington
Roundham Head separates Paignton town centre and harbour from Goodrington Beach and Park. It has been landscaped with attractive gardens which are lit at night and offer panoramic views across The English Riviera to Torquay and Brixham.There is a pitc...
- Paignton Holiday Accommodation
Hoburne Holiday Park is in Paignton with great on-site facilities. Farm and Cottage Holidays specialise in self-catering cottages. Holiday Lettings provide a wide choice of self-catering holiday cottages and apartments to book direct with ...
- Shops in Paignton
Reflecting the town’s popularity as a family seaside holiday destination, there a plenty of gift shops selling toys, food and souvenirs of Paignton. Torbay Road leads from the sea front up to the train station and town centre, and is flanked with s...
- Travelling to Paignton
Paignton is one of the easier holiday resorts to access in Devon, with fast road links most of the way towards the town, and a direct train service. Located in central South Devon on the coast, Paignton can be reached by car from the M5 then A380 in...
- Paignton on a Budget
Despite being regarded as a family friendly traditional holiday seaside town, Paignton has a number of attractive coastal walks that can be enjoyed for free. As the town is in the centre of Tor Bay there are sea views across to Torquay and in the ...
- Paignton Restaurants and Food & Drink
As a predominantly family focussed resort, the restaurant options are geared towards this market. There are a fair number of family friendly pubs on and around the sea front made up of national chains and independent bars They include the Talk of...
- Family Attractions in Paignton
As a traditional seaside town, Paignton has long been associated with family holidays and there is much to do for children. Thinking of all the destinations in the South West, if you are looking to entertain children on holiday, Paignton offers the h...
- Entertainment, events and activities in Paignton
In the centre of Paignton, on the seafront, there is modern multiplex cinema with 9 screens showing a wide range of the latest films. For entertainment on stage, Paignton also has a theatre - the Palace at the top end of the town centre with a div...
