Things To Do near The English Riviera
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...
Cockington Country Park, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
English Riviera Country Park Cockington Country Park is a superb and very popular country park close to the sea front and Torquay in The English Riviera. It's packed with places to eat and drink, craft and art studios and independent retailers. There are galleries, scultpures in a walled gar...
Cockington Court and Craft Centre, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Mansion at the heart of Cockington Country Park Cockington Court is the old mansion house at the heart of Cockington Country Park. Today, its buildings host a wide range of craft and art studios and independent retailers. Buy glass, metal, slate and jewellery all worked on site. There's also...
Occombe Farm, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Working farm and visitor attraction on the edge of The English Riviera Occombe Farm is a working farm and visitor attraction on the edge of The English Riviera. In addition to farm animals, there's a nature trail, kitchen garden and cafe. It's a perfect day out if you have young kids. Note tha...
Brixham Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Brixham There are many kiosks at Brixham Inner Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day you visit. Ferries from Brixham Ferries run across Tor Bay to Torquay and Paignton. Western Lady Ferry Service provides the Western...
Brixham Heritage Fishing Fleet, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world Brixham was once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world. Today, visitors can see six of these moored in Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. 'Brixham Harbour ... during the late 19th...
Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse Sandwiched between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, a great place to watch boats come and go. Brixham Breakwater Beach is by the outer harbour and Berry Head is a little further on via the South W...
Brixham Breakwater Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Pebble beach near the centre of Brixham Brixham Breakwater Beach is a pebble beach on the east side of Brixham Breakwater. There's a cafe and facilities behind the beach. We'd recommend wandering around the side of Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour to get to the beach. There's limited parkin...
Brixham Watersports, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Watersports suppliers in and around Brixham Grenville House Outdoor Education Centre. Situated by Brixham Marina. Torbay Sea School on Berry Head Road. Brixham Yacht Club and Brixham Junior Sailing Club by Oxen Cove Car Park. Broadsands Beach Watersports Centre at Broadsands Beach.
Brixham South West Coast Path Walk, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Brixham Brixham is one of the UK's most important and beautiful fishing ports at the southern end of Torbay. Follow the South West Coast Path east and then south and you'll leave the busy port and walk high cliffs on your way to the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary...
Golden Hind, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world Replica of the ship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. 'On December 13th 1577 Franics Drake, 10 officers and some 60 men onboard the Golden Hind together with four other smaller ship...
Brixham Inner Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Magnificent harbour and home to a replica of the Golden Hind Brixham Inner Harbour is a magnificent working harbour and home to a replica of the Golden Hind in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late sixteenth century. The harbour is lined with restaurants, pubs...
Shoalstone Outdoor Pool, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
One of many superb outdoor pools along the Westcountry coast Explore the Westcountry coast and you'll come across lots of outdoor pools. Some are small with squat walls that retain sea water at low tide. Others are large public pools. Shoalstone Outdoor Pool is an example of the latter. Situ...
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
Much photographed viewing point in The English Riviera Thatcher Rock is a small island off the northern coast of Tor Bay in The English Riviera. It's close to Hope's Nose, Thatcher Point and Meadfoot Beach. Whilst it's visible for miles around, we'd suggest you follow the South West Coast Path...
Best South Devon Prehistoric Sites, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 3 miles away)
South Devon has one of the UK's most important prehistoric caves. Dartmoor's prehistory is internationally important. We list some of the best prehistoric sites below. South Devon Prehistoric Sites Kents Cavern. Whilst a tour of this cave is an unforgettable experience and the guide'...