Local Attractions

You will never get bored in Paignton and Devon. Away from the shores, there's no shortage of things to do and visitors are spoilt for choice!

The steam train runs along the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway to Kingswear. You can visit the endangered species at Paignton Zoo, or learn some history at the 500 year old Kirkham House or at Oldway Mansion, once home of Isaac Singer of Singer sewing machine fame.

The steam train runs along an extremely picturesque railway line which runs from Paignton to Kingswear, where you can catch a ferry to the town of Dartmouth.

The scenery makes the line a worthwhile trip. You get a good view of Torbay as the train leaves Paignton and around Kingswear, the views over the river Dart are pretty amazing too. 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.

 

Quay West Outdoor Water Park, Goodrington Sands, Paignton

Open from Whitsun to Early September.

Visit www.quaywest.co.uk for more information.  

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway

Trains operate from April to October with limited 'Santa Special' service in December.

Visit www.paignton-steamrailway.co.uk for more information.  

Babbacombe Model Village, Babbacombe, Torquay

Open All Year

Visit www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk for more information.  

Paignton Zoo, Paignton

Open All Year

Visit www.paigntonzoo.org.uk for more information.  

Riviera Centre, Torquay

Opan All Year

Visit www.rivieracentre.co.uk for more information.  

Kents Cavern, Torquay

Open All Year

Visit www.kents-cavern.co.uk for more information.  

Powderham Castle, Kenton, Near Dawlish

Open April to October

Visit www.powderham.co.uk for more information.  

Torre Abbey, Torquay

Open April to October

Visit www.torre-abbey.org.uk for more information.  

Plymouth Dome, Plymouth

Open April to October

Visit www.devon.gov.uk/attractions/plymouthdome.html for more information.