Things To Do near Cockington Country Park
Kirkham House (English Heritage), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Lesser known English Heritage property on The English Riviera 'Late medieval house, restored in the 1960s. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftmanship. Managed in association with the Paignton Heritage Society.' (English Heritage handbook) Location of ...
Paignton Pier, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Pier at Paignton Beach Victorian pleasure pier at the heart of The English Riviera. First opened in 1879, Paignton Pier offers fine views of Tor Bay. Torquay is to the north and Brixham to the south. Also visit Princess Pier and Teignmouth Pier in the local area. Location of Paign...
Torquay Museum, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
One of Devon's best musems Just up the road from Torquay Marina in the heart of The English Riviera, this superb local museum provides lots of great information about The English Riviera Geopark, the amazing journeys undertaken by local explorers and Devon life through the centuries. The museu...
Torquay Agatha Christie, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
The English Riviera's most famous inhabitant Agatha Christie is, arguably, The English Riviera's most famous inhabitant. Born in Torquay on 15 September 1890, you can learn more about her life and work in Torquay Museum and by following the trail around town. Location of Agatha Chris...
Paignton Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Paignton Harbour area There are many kiosks at Paignton Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day of your visit. Ferries from Paington Paignton Pleasure Cruises run ferries between Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. 'We have ticket offic...
Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Some of Tor Bay's finest views Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay) is a stretch of high ground on the north side of Tor Bay. It provides huge views across the bay to Brixham and Berry Head. There's plenty of parking but we'd recommend walking in on the South West Coast Path which is parti...
Paignton Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Harbour at the southern end of Paignton Beach Striking harbour with excellent views of Paignton Beach, Paignton Pier and The English Riviera. Fishing trips and pleasure cruises leave from the harbour which is located in the centre of Tor Bay. To one side of the harbour is a great littl...
Bygones, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Top family and rainy day attraction Bygones is a very popular visitor attraction on the The English Riviera. The attraction includes a life size street with Victorian shops, period display rooms from the Golden Victorian Age, a 28 foot model railway and railwayana, a World War I trench and milita...
Fairy Cove (Beach), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Pretty cove situated between Paignton Harbour and Roundham Head Fairy Cove is a pretty, small beach situated by Paignton Harbour and Roundham Head. At low tide, you can explore the rock pools and cliffs at Roundham Head. Location of Fairy Cove We've positioned Fairy Cove on G...
Babbacombe Model Village, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Model village close to the coast at Babbacombe in the The English Riviera This is one of South Devon's most popular family attractions. 'Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future' (Babbacombe Model Village wesbite). P...
Babbacombe Cliff Railway, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Funicular railway at Babbacombe Funicular railway running between Babbacombe Downs and Gardens and Oddicombe Beach. Babbacombe Cliff Railway has been operating since 1926. Location of Babbacombe Cliff Railway We've positioned Babbacombe Cliff Railway...
Meadfoot Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Splendid beach to the east of Torquay Marina within The English Riviera Meadfoot is a splendid beach providing great views across Tor Bay and up to Thatcher Rock. There's a cafe and toilets behind the beach. Whilst there's plenty of local parking, we'd recommend walking in on the ...
Roundham Head, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
English Riviera Geopark landmark Roundham Head is a landmark on The English Riviera and a feature of The English Riviera Geopark. Goodrington/Roundham Cliff Gardens run along the top of the headland and the South West Coast Path cuts across it on its way to/from Paignton Harbour. ...
Babbacombe Downs and Gardens, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Exceptional views of the Devon and Dorset coastlines Area above the cliffs at Babbacombe offering quite exceptional views of the Devon and Dorset coastlines. On a clear day, you'll see Teignmouth and Exmouth. Beneath the cliffs are Babbacombe Beach and Harbour and Oddicombe Beach. Passeng...
Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Stunning beach in the north section of the The English Riviera Oddicombe Beach is in a stunning location on an arc of coastline running from Petit Tor Point around to the harbour wall by The Cary Arms. Oddicombe Beach is on the west side of this arc of coastline. Babbacombe Beach and Harbour...