Local Travel Guide

Paignton town is the neighbouring town to Torquay and Brixham and the three towns make up the area known as Torbay, often referred to as the English Riviera. Paignton is full of character and has its own busy, colourful pier which boasts a host of games for the family and during the summer months you can take hire of a pedal boat or family cycle along the seafront. Paignton is a popular town that appeals to all ages with so many things to see and do.

Torquay's waterfront is the focus of life in the town. Here you'll find the palm-lined promenade, seafront gardens, a lively harbour and an international marina.

Brixham is a traditional fishing town, with the bustle of fishing vessels and trawlers. We prepare many of our delicate meals with the local catch of the day!

Attractions

Cockington

Enjoy a cream tea in truly idyllic surroundings. Cockington Village is home to many quaint thatched cottages, craftworkers and acres of woodland and gardens. It's quite a unique place to visit and enjoyable for all the family.
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Kents Cavern

These prehistoric caves, at over 500,000 years old are the oldest recognisable examples of human dwelling in the UK.
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Living Coasts

Living Coasts is a very popular family attraction. It is situated right on the coast and is home to a wide array of marine wildlife from puffins to penguins, fur seals to ducks.
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Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway

Another popular attraction is the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway. The steam train travels along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes to Kingswear (for ferry to Dartmouth).
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Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo is a favourite with the family, it is one of England's most beautiful and largest zoos boasting a collection of some 1,200 animals, representing over 300 species. It has also been featured on the recent ITV television programme, The Zoo Story.
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