Fun things to do in Paignton: 39 fun attractions and activities

Visited here midweek during the late August bank holiday break in Paignton. We booked in advanced and got a slight discount was around £60 odd pounds for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children). The site is huge and is a lot of up and down hill so wear comfortable shoes and prepare to walk. There are loads of animals, cafes, play areas for kids to enjoy and they really had a blast. We were tired by the end but was a great family day out, would recommend you visit here if you in or near to Paignton.

A great zoo with a large verity of animals a few of which wasn’t out for you to see but it wasn’t a massive issue. You can see some of the animals quite close up like the orangutans, lions, cheetahs, baboons etc. There is a lot of inclines if you’re someone with mobility issues you may struggle but it is well worth the money you pay to get in. There is a lot of tree coverage so you’re not baking in the sun while walking around. Would definitely recommend

Amazing zoo with fantastic staff. My 2 daughters ages 8 and 13 recently had a junior zoo keeper experience and they loved every minute of it. Jake, their experience guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind and kept the girls engrossed for hours! Thank you Jake for a wonderful experience for the whole family!

We went on a cold damp drizzly day, so some animals weren't outside to see. Im disabled on a mobility scooter. Most of the park is accessible and robust scooters can be hired at the zoo. We were given a map and advised on the best route for mobility scooters. We ate food in the resaraunt. Food was good quality. The only fault was tables weren't cleaned so quickly so hard finding a clean table. We only had half a day here, so we zoomed round. On a nicer day and a leisurely stroll round, you coukd easily spend a whole day here. Animals get fed at certain times, so if you wish to see this, ask at entrance the timings, then you can adjust your route accordingly. We were particularly fascinated with the sloths. Never seen one in real life before, they are fun to watch. I would reccomend a visit, help support this lovely zoo to stay open.

A great day out, just enough to cover in an afternoon, with not too far between each area. A lovely range of animals of all kinds with good size enclosures for them. Lots of information available at each area. Food and drink onsite is great with a number of choices available. We stopped into the cafe area as the other ones around the zoo are closed out of high season.

A beautifully naturalistic zoo with incredibly friendly and attentive staff throughout — from the keepers to the café team, everyone made us feel welcome. My daughters had an absolute blast, and to top it off, the food and drink were reasonably priced, which was a pleasant surprise. A genuinely lovely day out.

Lovely zoo animals are in large enclosures. Unfortunately some of the areas were closed when we went but not the main ones. The menu was slightly limited and if you are getting food please allow more time then you would expect for quing as the que moves slowly.

The pier itself is lovely and the views off the end are well worth the walk. My issue was with the arcades,it was quite obvious that the games are all rigged not to pay out. I've never played a 2p machine that literally didn't drop a single coin. It's a real shame because the place is well looked after and could easily be a nice place to spend an hour if they weren't cheating people.

Very clean and tidy pier all the kiosks and children's rides looked new! The 2p arcade was fun and again very clean. At the end of the pier is a crazy golf Jurassic Park with dinosaurs. Great fun for all the family and great photo opportunities.

It was one of the best piers we've been on. There was so much for families to do same applied to paignton, we really enjoyed our visit.from the moment we stepped on the pier there were food kiosks then game stalls and amusements up to you get to a crazy golf at the e d, non stop fun for the kids, non stop pay out for mum and dad but if you get a bad day it's really good

This is such a lovely retro day out. We spent several hours here. So many lovely retro games. The payout machines are definitely rigged (claw machines, 2p machines etc), but this is expected. We have fun on them regardless. There are lots of lovely photo opportunities, and the view is quite beautiful at the end of the pier. We didn't play the golf but it looked like fun. They have the traditional carnival snacks as well which is nice. We will definitely come again.

Nice pier, with lots of Amusements and a mini golf course at the end. Watch out for the dinos though. Great views of the bay and beach.

Busy pier in Paignton, crazy dinosaur golf at far end, loads of amusement machines and few eateries along the stretch out to sea. Ticket collection machines to purchase prizes later, coin push machines to win all sorts. The usual crane grab machines that always drop prizes lol. Could spend a fortune in there with kids.

The pier is very clean and tidy with an lots of new and old machines in which is good then only thing is as soon as you leave the pusher or grab machine the staff open it up and move the prizes back so u spend more more to win them

We have visited your park on Saturday with 2 children(6 & 8yrs ) and I must say we had an enjoyable time overall and really love the new Splash area for kids. The splashing buckets and slides were perfect for our kids ages and we spent all of our 4 hours there. However I was genuinely shocked and concerned by the lack of safety enforcement on the water slides. There was no staff monitoring whether riders had cleared the slide before the next person was allowed on. Staff (teenagers) was stood at few slides but were there for show and did absolutely nothing. It was essentially a free-for-all. I personally witnessed multiple dangerous incidents, including one where an adult with a child on their lap crashed at full speed into another adult who was just standing up to exit the slide, also with a child. The adult fell backwards, and the child was hurt in the process. Alarming scenes like this occurred several times during the four hours we were there. I found myself having to check whether the person in front of me had exited the slide before going down, but there was nothing in place to prevent someone behind us from coming down too soon and crashing into us. Which has happened to my husband with our daughter in his lap. This lack of oversight is unacceptable and dangerous. Your staff urgently need proper training in guest safety and slide operations. We’ve visited many water parks (Florida, Dubai etc) and never encountered such a disregard for basic safety protocols.

Well what a great place. Very clean even though sea gulls do half the work. At 80 quid for a family of 4 for 3 hours I thought a bit expensive but once your on the slides you'll forget all about it. But great place even for little ones and in all in house fenced off, toilets, car park, lockers, food, disabled lift The lockers even give your 20p back Food was even on the cheap side for this part of country The shop also sells wetsuits if you get cold Beware the seagulls when eating they will come

Why liked it- Visited on a sunny day, fantastic location right next to the beautiful beach, definitely worth buying All day tickets for £30 each especially if weather is nice and it's busy you don't feel rushed and can actually enjoy the park properly all day. Queues were OK, looks long but it goes quite fast. Plenty of sunbeds and lockers but I would recommend to get one outside on the top, nice and easy and dry access to your belongings with changing rooms right next to it. Upstairs toilets and restaurant were never busy, offering burgers, chips, hot dogs, drinks very reasonably priced. Overall we had a fantastic time here. What we didn't like/ Downsides - litterarly no road signs to lead your way there- if we didn't have GPS no chance we would find this place, we are 5h away and stayed in Ladram Bay holiday park which is only 1h from Splashdown but even from there zero signs which way to go, thanks for technology! -parking is extra £11 for all day - no swimming pool for adults or swimmers, just one extra small crowded pool -metal stairs to the rides lacking a fresh paint to cover the rust -overall cleanliness could be better Looks like site is expanding tho as one part was undergoing some building works.

Fab place! The sunshine definitely helped but felt more sunny European Waterpark than the UK! My boss loved it - doesn't 4 very happy hours going on ask the rides whilst we had a drier time enjoying the (reasonable priced) snacks and drinks! Would recommend to any water ride thrill seekers!

Wow, what an amazing place! We booked our tickets for the 10:15 slot...didn't have any wait to enter, was quick and easy and there was barely any wait to use any of the slides! Kids had a great time and there's stuff there to do for everyone.

Great fun for all the family. The place was well maintained and there was enough to do to keep the kids occupied for 2 or 3 hours. The queues weren't to bad and there are different levels of slides for everybody. The changing rooms are pretty good and clean enough which considering the number of people using them is quite impressive.

Oh my goodness, where do I even begin?! We just had the most incredible day at Splashdown Quaywest, and I'm still buzzing from all the fun! It's truly the UK's BIGGEST outdoor waterpark, and it absolutely lives up to the hype. As a family of four, with our energetic 7-year-old Bodhi Honey (who has Autism and ADHD) and our adventurous 4-year-old, we were a little unsure what to expect, but it exceeded all our hopes. It's truly a place where summer dreams come true for families! First off, a massive tip: definitely wear wetsuits! We heard this recommendation and it was a game-changer. Even though it was a bright day, the wetsuits kept us perfectly warm and comfortable, allowing us to stay in the water for hours without a shiver. This was especially great for Bodhi Honey, as staying warm helps make the whole experience more enjoyable. What I loved most was the sheer variety of ways to experience the slides. We weren't just limited to one type of ride – we could choose to go on a body slide, grab a mat for head-first thrills, or jump on a tyre for a more relaxed (but still exciting!) journey. We literally did them all, and it felt like a different adventure each time! Both Bodhi Honey and our 4-year-old loved the different sensations. We started by conquering some of the quicker, more intense slides. The Screamer was an absolute blast – true to its name, it's a short, sharp burst of speed that leaves you breathless and giggling. And the Wild Kamikaze? Oh wow, that one really gets your heart pumping with its three steep drops! Both kids were absolute troopers on these, though the Wild Kamikaze definitely isn't for the faint-hearted! We weren't quite brave enough to face the legendary Devil's Drop this time (it looks intense!), but it gives us something to aim for on our next visit. The tyre rides were a fantastic experience for the whole family. The Raging Rapids had us spiraling and spinning through twists and turns, with a wonderfully bumpy finish. Bodhi Honey particularly enjoyed the unexpected splashes. And the Surf Lagoon was a classic serpentine ride with plenty of twists and turns that really gave us a good tumble. It was so much fun to ride together and hear everyone's laughter. The mat rides, like the Sidewinder and Corkscrew, were also fantastic. The Sidewinder had us weaving through open and closed tubes, giving you glimpses of the sky before diving back into darkness – such a thrill! And the Corkscrew, despite its "shallow descent," definitely left us in a spin with its 360-degree turns. For a slightly gentler introduction, the Wet and Wild was perfect – still lots of twists and turns, but a great way to warm up to the bigger slides. Our 4-year-old, being just over 1m, was able to join in on so many of these and his excitement was infectious! When it was time for a break, Captain Lewey's Shipwreck Island was our go-to spot. It's such a vibrant and fun area, and it's surrounded by plenty of seating and sunbathing terraces, so we could really relax and soak up the atmosphere. We grabbed a hot food and drinks meal deal from Captain Lewey's for £8.95, and it was delicious and surprisingly good value. Plus, it's only a short walk from the toilets, showers, and changing rooms, which made life super easy. Just a quick heads-up: remember to bring a 20p coin for the lockers! It's important to note that for the main waterpark, riders need to be at least 1m tall and confident around water. Our kids fit the bill perfectly, and it meant they could enjoy almost everything the park had to offer. There's also a 20m long swimming pool in the heart of the park, which is 1.2m deep – perfect for a refreshing dip or just chilling out after all the excitement. Honestly, we had such a fantastic day filled with laughter, splashes, and unforgettable moments. Seeing Bodhi Honey so happy and engaged, and our 4-year-old so confidently tackling the slides, made it truly special. Splashdown Quaywest truly provides a brilliant day out for families. We're already planning our return trip!

Fantastic dog walking beach.

Could be lovely but too busy when sunny. One beach has too many dogs and the other has too many people. Good beach for children as there is lots of sand and the beach shelves very gently so is nice and safe. No good eating places. Very much a cheap? And cheerful place but not for me

We had a fabulous couple of visits to this beach on our holiday, it's great for soaking up the sun & our son loved making a sandcastle & having a splash in the sea. It's close to a large water park, a pub, shops & small eateries. Well worth a visit. 👍🏖

Great beach with one end being dog friendly all year round

A good hotel Premier Inn ,right on the beach ,which our room has a good view off .

Lovely beach with a good measure of sand and rock pools. The coffee/burger place next to the waterpark on the seafront was really overpriced given the awful food on sale. I don't generally expect a lot but this was not nice. The ice cream place was lovely though 😋There is another place on the opposite end of the beach that looked much better (not tried it yet). Beach is very clean and family friendly, toilets are good, 30p a wee 😄

Only went at night so can't say much for the scenery 🤣 but it was a lovely quiet beach for a dog walk and was great for using the longlines. Easy access from the carpark . Overall really enjoyed

Lovely little theatre, get there a bit early and there is plenty of parking around FREE after 6pm, the staff are friendly, we have sat in various places inside and always had a pretty good view and could hear well even from the back , they have a bar, cafe and are even a wedding venue , the toilets are always clean . Check out thier Web site for more info.

Nice location theatre.Have a full programme of show though out the year.Very good prices. Have a cafe bar so you can have a drink and snacks while you wait to go in. There are toilets downstairs Seats are OK

We've not been to this theatre before and it was a very pleasant surprise. It's a smaller theatre but once inside is obviously very well looked after and judging by the lack of empty seats it's very much in demand. Talking of the seats, though comfortable enough to sit on if you are above average height you will struggle. My wife and I are both 178cm or 5ft 10 and leg room was tight. Even though it was high summer and full it was comfortable as there seemed to be air conditioning. Staff were great, really friendly and helpful and clearly knowledgeable. Overall a great visit which we enjoyed and we will look forward to coming again.

We had a really super night watching Rave On at the Palace Avenue Theatre. Fabulous musicians and singers . A high energy foot tapping show . We will look forward to returning again next year

What a fantastic performance of ‘Come from away”. So professionally and warmly acted that you had the audience captivated from start to end. I like my interval break for an ice cream but I can see why this 1hr 40min of non-stop energy doesn’t have one - it would spoil the momentum and, anyway, the time flew by. I’ve seen it performed before in a West End theatre, probably equally well acted, but the intimacy of the Palace Theatre made it even more memorable and the standing ovations and rapturous applause for both actors and musicians was very well deserved. I can honestly say that it was the best performance I have ever seen at a theatre. Mark

We were lucky enough to have both our wedding reception and evening party at the Palace Theatre. Melody the Wedding Coordinator was absolutely fantastic, and we were given flexibility to design food menus, use the theatre spaces as we needed, and decorate to personalise our day. The bridal party used the theatre dressing rooms to get ready in the morning too. Stage left was the perfect place for our party with a live band and a hog roast which all worked really well. The theatre staff worked very hard and made it very special for us. We had a perfect day in a wonderful venue. Thank you all so much!

Small intimate venue. Seats comfortable. Staff were pleasant, efficient + welcoming.

Good place to spend a couple of hours. Enjoyed the history, the Abbey story , art exhibition and Georgian dining room. Take note of the gates as you enter with the swans on top , you'll learn about these inside. Cafe , toilets and lift on the premises so accessible to all. Oh and beautiful gardens to sit and relax in.

It's a beautiful historic site with plenty to look at. Inside there are several floors with art, antiques and information galore. Outside in the gardens the scenery is stunning, the flowers were colourful and fragrant. I could happily spend the whole day exploring the site. There is lots to look at and explore.

Really lovely experience - the staff were friendly, the curation was interesting and innovative + had a genuine feeling of exploration (as it’s all a bit windy and topsy tervy). Liked the element of having actors on the top floor history section + the moving dinner table characters. Felt really thoughtful - A couple things were out of order but appreciated the space all the same - would definitely go back. Did try to strategically avoid the school group as a bit raucous but don’t begrudge kids learning aha

Hidden gem in Torquay — don’t miss it! Absolutely loved our visit to Torre Abbey! The whole place has such a unique mix of history, art, and odd charm. The poison garden was a total highlight — eerie, fascinating, and full of surprises. You don’t often see that in historic sites. We ended up spending way longer there than expected, reading all the signs and spotting deadly plants! The art gallery upstairs was another treat — a great mix of historic and contemporary pieces, all beautifully displayed. It feels like a proper cultural space, not just an afterthought. Friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, and lots of quiet corners to explore. Highly recommend if you’re in Torquay and want something that’s not just beaches and fish & chips.

10% of for visitors staying at any of the TLH hotels. Each art piece was perfectly curated and looked stunning. The gardens were delightful even on a grey day. Staff were friendly and helpful. You are more than welcome to use the images. 🙂

Evocative abbey ruins, beautiful gardens, a 17th century mansion filled with art treasures - there was so much of interest to discover here, and it was only five minutes walk from my hotel! I spent about three and a half hours here, but could easily have stayed longer. The staff were friendly and welcoming, especially the young lady in the gift shop who greeted me and explained what there was to see and where to find it. I visited the abbey ruins first; they date from 1196, and have an impressive gateway with detailed stone carvings. There are info boards that let you know which part of the original medieval abbey you're standing in. I loved strolling around the gardens; their well-kept borders were filled with exotic plants and colourful dahlias, and there's a pergola and ample seating. There are a few uneven steps, but it's mostly smooth and level gravel paths. The giant cactuses are well worth a look, and children will love spotting the "wild animals" in the tropical palm house! The museum has four floors with quite a lot of rooms, but there are wheelchair ramps and a lift. Some fine paintings - I especially liked the landscapes - and sculptures displayed in spacious galleries. The exhibition of automatons was fun, and I enjoyed eavesdropping on the dinner conversation in the Regency dining room. But best of all was the 800 year timeline that tells the abbey's eventful story through printed info, artefacts, interactive displays, touchscreens, and dressing up in period clothes. The little café only appeared to be serving drinks and biscuits at the time I visited, but there were some picnic tables in the grounds, and also a nice gift shop. Torre Abbey is well worth a visit, and it's only a short walk from the seafront.

Torre Abbey just a few minutes walk from Torquay train station offers a look into our past. 3 floors of exhibits giving a good look back in time. Some interactive exhibits, outside there are Gardens to walk around with cactus and plant greenhouses. Ideal visit if already in Torquay or bus ride from Paignton as parking rammed in holiday season. Adult £11.20, with cafe, shop and toilets.

Paignton Beach is a charming spot on the English Riviera that offers a classic seaside experience with plenty to enjoy for all ages. The sandy shoreline is wide and inviting, making it perfect for sunbathing, beach games, or a relaxing stroll by the water. The nearby Paignton Pier adds a nostalgic touch, with arcades, food stalls, and traditional amusements that bring the holiday spirit alive. The beach is conveniently located near the town centre and train station, with easy access to shops, cafés, and family attractions. While it can get quite busy during peak summer months and parking may be limited, the overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Whether you're visiting for a day or staying longer, Paignton Beach offers a delightful mix of relaxation and fun by the sea.

The beach is large, but not entirely sandy because it's full of rocks. Right next to it is a large pier with games, activities, and a place to eat. Parking is right by the beach. Next to the beach are beautiful red cliffs that are worth a look.😀😀

Lovely beach, family and kids friendly fun. Sandy beach with hardly any rocks or stones and when tide is out lots of shallow water for small ones but also paddle boarding and boogie boarding or snorkelling etc. Would recommend coming out early in the day to get a spot in the summer months. Lots of food trucks around the area all along the beach from pizza to coffee and ice cream etc.

Enjoyable place. Games and foodie,😍👌I recently had the chance to spend some time in Paignton, and it was a truly enjoyable experience that I’m happy to share. From the moment I arrived, the town had such a welcoming atmosphere. The seafront is charming, with its traditional pier, colorful beach huts, and wide sandy beach that immediately sets the mood for a relaxing getaway. Whether walking along the promenade or just sitting by the shore, the views of the bay are absolutely beautiful, especially on a clear day when the water sparkles. Immu loving

Lovely place for a walk when the tides out. Good for dog walkers.

This is my weekly spot to enjoy the seasons change with lunch and coffee breaks. I’d recommend the flat stroll along the seafront with places to drink coffee and eat.

Nice for families, especially young ones.. lots of places for food and drink. Lovely pier..

this was my first place ever mini golfing and it was very fun. Such a cool course plenty of holes my boyfriend and I had such fun. Very nice location located right next to the beach and in the heart of p town!

Located right on the seafront adjacent to the VUE cinema, this fun 18 hole mini golf has some quirky holes and is generally well maintained. Locals discount is available if you live in Torbay, just bring proof of Residence with you. Service was friendly and the artificial grass was well kept, didn't notice any damage despite it being a busy attraction, well done 👏👏

Lovey place with friendly staff and lots of details! We come every year for a round of crazy golf. As it’s always wuite busy it would be nice if there were some benches and shade provided for waiting times..

A great laugh with the family. The site is a little bit worn but still very nice with the palm trees and water. We had a good time there, we are not experienced golfers at all but still had an amazing time. When you finish you can go back around the course again for half price wich is very helpful. Drinks are also available to purchase, soft drinks are £2 and water is £1.50 (As of July 28 2023) Definitely recommend, great for the family.

Lovely lad took our reasonable "green fees 🤣"!! Then fun all the way round to the 18th with all the other golfers smiling and laughing while sharing their fun!! We all got an ecstatic hole in one🎉🎉🎉!!! A smashin' time was had by all....highly recommended ✨☀️🤗

My nine year old daughter and I had so much fun here we played two rounds in a row on two days in a row! Some of the holes are really tricky and it is popular so rarely do you not have someone you are tailing or who is tailing you but we found it all evens out due to some holes taking longer so it didn't feel slow. My daughter managed three hole-in-ones in one game and I got the ball into the "free game" hole once too so these ARE possible!

Nice facilities but there was a group of 7 in front of us that were holding everyone else on the course up. At one point there was 4 groups at one hole. In some instances it was a good 10-12 minutes in between holes. They need a policy or 4 people max, any groups bigger should be split into two groups.

We got married in this gorgeous place, grounds are stunning and the staff are wonderful. Highly recommend a visit, lovely café and unique little shops in the grounds along with lovely walks to the ponds .

We visit this lovely area caught in time with it's thatched cottages often, and I would recommend you take a look. It has chocolate box charm. Interesting walks where we spotted a kingfisher bird. Places to eat, and craft shops with people working in them, so it makes it interesting.A beautiful rose garden to sit and relax inside, as it has a walled garden.

Beautiful grounds, the wedding area we were in needed some works doing to tidy it up a bit. But it was a lovely ceremony and great location for photos if the weather allows

Absolutely gorgeous place, set within a beautiful country park, walkable from Torquay sea front. Lots to see and do with lovely craft shops and demonstrations and plenty of eating facilities.

An interesting place with a number of arts and crafts type outlets, unfortunately many closed during our visit. The grounds are very well kept and a joy to walk around, the church is worth a visit also.

Loved our visit here. Beautiful grounds, teas rooms, pub, cafe and manor house. Craft shops are worth a visit especially the glass blowing studio. Lots of pay and display parking. No entrance fee.

Beautiful setting with very well kept grounds. Wonderful specimen trees, especially the magnolias at this time of year. There was a fantastic sense of the history of the place. A choice of places for refreshments, although we didn't try any this time. The number of craft outlets seemed reduced and it was a shame the toilets in the car park were locked so there were only facilities for customers of the eating establishments

Walking across fields from Berry Pomeroy village is by far the best way to approach the castle. A long tree lined drive opens up to reveal views of the ruins. A lovely little cafe is located by the drive (the cream tea was delicious). English Heritage look after the site and audio guides can be collected from the ticket office. Fascinating piece of Devon history and apparently England's most haunted castle. Well worth a visit.

Amazing experience at the castle. Lots of history to learn about and definitely helps that they offer the use of a audio device to dive into the history of the place. Little cafe on site too which serves lovely coffee and cakes.

Lovely place, I enjoyed my afternoon here, interesting castle (possibly haunted) with audio tour available (I didn't take it as I was to busy taking photos 😁). Nice cafe before you enter/leave. There's are even some walks to try if you feel up to, good way to work off the cake

Great place to visit, very interesting story, lovely to walk around, steps to navigate but can be avoided if needed, you can listen to the story with an audio guide if you want too, lovely little cafe and two toilets if needed, plenty of spaces to park, can get a little muddy.

A fascinating castle, which was deliberately ruined by its owners. Never completed due to financial constraints, all that remains now is a shell. One can only imagine the former opulence and layout of the mansion. English Heritage have done a fantastic job clearing the weeds and jungle that had grown over the site, and stabilising the remains. Such a shame that its former owners did not care for it and we're content to let it decay.

I really enjoyed visiting Berry Pomeroy. The gatehouse is well preserved and the audio tour is well worth taking to help guide you around the site (note that a small part was closed during our visit for work to be undertaken but this did not distract from our visit). I would fully recommend and will visit again next time I'm in South Devon.

Berry Pomeroy Castle is a place that I wanted to visit for a long time. It is fully of history and fantastic to take your children to. The castle is not fully accessible to wheelchair users due to some steep staircases in the castle. However, you can access the main grounds easily. The castle has a lot of history, and a free audio tour is available from the ticket office. Berry Pomeroy castle is rumoured to still have some of its residents roaming the grounds. You can book online, or you can purchase a ticket on the day.

A beautiful and peaceful spot that’s perfect for a relaxing day out by the sea. With its wide sandy shoreline, calm waters, and surrounding greenery, it offers a scenic escape that’s especially great for families, couples, or anyone wanting to enjoy some quiet time by the coast. The beach is ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking, and even exploring the rock pools when the tide’s low. There’s a lovely promenade lined with colourful beach huts, and nearby parkland makes it great for picnics or casual games. Facilities are well maintained, with toilets, showers, cafés, and even deckchair and boat hire available during the season. The car park and bike racks are conveniently close, and there’s a gentle slope leading to the beach, although access to the sand itself involves some steps. It’s also worth noting that dogs aren’t allowed on the main beach between May and September, but there is a nearby dog-friendly section. All in all, Broadsands is a charming, clean, and well-equipped beach that’s well worth visiting if you're in the Torbay area.

Big car park easy access to prom and cafes. Steps down to the beach. A wide beach, pretty flat for walking, not much beach when high tide but water goes out a long way at low tide. Safe bathing but no lifeguards. Grass area behind the beach huts great for picnics or games.

Visited here during the August bank holiday late afternoon (sunset) was lovely the beach is small but loads of parking uses the RingGo app. Loads of seaweed but the kids loved it building a wall of seaweed!! Loads of skimming stones which I enjoyed! Really peaceful and beautiful! Couple of cafes either side didn't visit these but very handy!

Lovely beach, two good food outlets and a place to hire deckchairs etc. Lovely and flat, so when the tide is out ideal for kids. Some of the locals are a bit precious, questioned where we were from and whether we would feed the seagulls.

Great walk and amazing views. A lovely beach to walk your dog, go swimming and paddling and other water sports. Two little cafes and toilets available. Easy access to the South West Coast Path for amazing walks. There is always plenty of wildlife around.

Lovely beach, great place to swim, quieter than the main beaches north and picturesque with railway viaduct and beach huts

Absolutely love this beach, its like a piece if heaven on your doorstop. Really good for paddleboarding as well. Plus with the Venus cafe there as well which serves delicious cakes and great coffee (the food looks amazing, I haven't tried it yet).

Only runs Paignton-Kingswear and back now, with no stop in between, they used to have it, but closed the intermediate stops in 2020 due to COVID and the railtours bring in enough money they cannot be bothered to stop at the intermediate stops, as they make back the money they loose from not using those stops through railtours they still stop at Churston but not for passengers, just for passing trains, they claim its something to do with not being able to see the front of the train, but i feel like just hiring more staff could fix that problem, this railway unlike most heritage railways is a Limited company not a charity, so there is no financial incentive to reopen the intermediate stations so they cannot be bothered to do it, they have some decent locomotives however, but no place for enthusiasts, if your just going for a steam train ride, then its fine but they dont even run events other than train of lights at christmas and you have to book for that in like august otherwise it sells out so its not even appealing to anybody other than people who just want a steam train ride, i dont reccomend it, if you want a long heritage line, do the West Somerset, if you want one in Devon do the South Devon instead

Awesome Steam Train ride from Paignton to Kingswear. We did the family ticket which included pedestrian crossings on the ferry from Kingswear to Dartmouth. The return ticket cost £70 for a family of 4. Just note, you cannot get on this train anywhere other than Paignton. The only stop is Kingswear. Carriages are a bit under the weather but it adds to the authenticity of the whole experience.

Excellent experience and even better if you book also the cruise across the river Dart. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff and with a very good sense of humour

Awesome experience with a dear friend not seen in years we were like a pair of kids, great scenery , lovely volunteers working with the train

We myself and Natalie really enjoyed the ride on this fantastic Steam engine train from Goodinton to Dartmouth were after we got the ferry across from Dartmouth to have a few hours shopping. Then ferry back to Dartmouth. Got stream engine train back to Goodinton again great day out. Took Photos for memories. Great fun. Worth doing if your in the area. Pip and Natalie

It’s a Harry Potter movie experience absolutely amazing.

£76 for two adults with two disabled 3 year olds (Inc. £3 booking fee and £3 for the dog) No concessionary discounts available.

Lovely historical, picturesque village with cheap parking for the day. Free admission to everything. Beautiful grounds and gardens with working craft centre. Great for a family day out or a romantic stroll. Be prepared for the typical Devon narrow lanes to get to it though. That might put people off going, as it was blissfully quiet for us in the middle of August!

It's definitely worth a visit. However, we went on a Monday, and certain things were not open on that day. Didn't spoil it and enjoyed the walks, the church, and the crafts. Treating ourselves to a lovely hand-made glass fish ornament at Our Glass, you can watch the skill of the artisan as he crafts the glass into his latest creation. Friendly and stops to chat. As do all the crafts folk open for business. We were lucky to catch a small bus, by The Drum pub-restaurant, that visits Cockington and drives into Torquay via local stops. Bus is air-conditioned too.

You'll need at least half a day to see and enjoy everything (if the weather is good). Would recommend the Chocolate shop, the cherry ones were particularly divine. Don't forget to visit Cob Barn where Allan will talk you through his art in his workshop. Hoping to buy a steel rose from him at some point. Also check out the Iron Mongers and surrounding shops, then purchase yourself a cute little handmade glass animal at the glass blowers for a bargain £8.

Absolutely stunning little village which is full of historical charm! We enjoyed a delicious jam and cream scone and a wander through the woodland park. There are craft workshops offering items for sale set in the old barns.

What a gem! There’s plenty of parking in a few different locations around the park, so don’t despair if the first place you try has no spaces available! The parkland is gorgeous, so much space to roam free and play! There are places buy food and drink (pub, ice cream parlour and cafe), but also loads of space for picnics. The craft/shopping areas are lovely, really inviting spaces and everyone willing to chat about the work/products if you’re interested. Lots of history to read about too and a gorgeous garden to enjoy. The children’s play area is disappointing, you can see it was lovely once, but parts of it have unfortunately gone into disrepair.

Stunning place for a walk. Loads of walkways and the ponds are great to sit and watch all the fish as the water was really clear. There is also a cafe, stalls and a stunning flower garden.

Visited this site with my son the here is a little gift shop in the village and we went and had a walk around the manor which itself is only really a cafe but there are also plenty of nice grounds to walk around and many unique traders in the craft/art traders around the back the gardens and ponds are also great to walk around we did see a sign for carriage rides but could not find them

Well done to Nick Bye getting thus put in when he was Conservative elected Mayor great place for family's one of the best free places to bring children to on a day out my granddaughter loved it

Visited here during a break for the August bank holiday. The play area has loads of rides a massive merry go round, sand area and a bar over the way which allows for takeout drinks. A great pitstop for a day at the beach in Paignton.

Great area to take toddlers and young children too, can be very busy during the summer but when the fair is in town it's to be expected, not bad for the adults either if you want to play about as well 😉

This is a great park with well maintained equipment. There's lots to do for different ages of children and the beach right next to it. Plenty of places nearby for food, drink and most importantly for ice creams.

Nice Green Space to relax & keep your children occupied for hours.

Took our granddaughter here for the accessible wheelchair swing It was chained to the floor, the cafe said they use to have a key but it was taken away and to find a man called John Gosfield. No idea who or where this man is so couldn’t use the swing

This is a great place for the children to play after a trip to the beach or to let off steam in the evening. There's something for all ages and my children made new friends every evening.

Absolutely amazing. Nice views from each side. The promenade it's just there as well. It's just so nice to watch it and you have wonderful views over the beach and sea. Not far away from town, which makes it easier to reach.

Took the grandchildren up here a d they both loved it. A good run around and not too many other people here. Free parking on nearby roads or a pleasant, if a bit steep, walk up from Youngs Park. Fantastic views out over the bay. What is not too like about this little gem.

I was only visiting for a few days. It's a very beautiful place to go see the sunrise in the morning. Beautiful and peaceful. People are friendly too

Lovely green area which is well kept by the council and safe for the family to play. Great area to watch the airshow.

Amazing views and very old trees along the top of the S W Coastal path. A tiered stepped or sloped walkway through planted garden areas that have benches to rest upon and view the wonderful coastline. The walkway leads down, if you choose that route, to Goodrington fishing pier that has beach huts along it and leads along to the beach areas and park.

Always have liked this area. We actually live in this location. Great scenic walks

beautiful area and fantastic beach with a coastal walk and views to die for ...will return for

We attended today, first impression was good until we went into the change rooms. No family change rooms, which meant we had to split up. The female change room was chaos. Lack of cubicles and it was really dirty. They had a pen to put babies in which was filthy. It’s a shame because its a brilliant pool for children with the different play areas etc. but it is let down majorly by the cleanliness and lack of change facilities. So much potential if change facilities were updated.

Well.... how is this place not condemned? It's absolutely disgusting..... Where do I start? Chewing gum stuck to tiles on entry ramp into main pool... The children's pool is absolutely riddled in grime and mouldy grouting, The hand railings are just duct taped together near the spectators box The hand rails every where have rust and rust stains absolutely everywhere You aren't meant to take photos, obvious reason there are other pool users and children, however I couldn't resist to share evidence of this as many will deny the state of this swimming pool Changing rooms are full of mould and no cubicles at all within the men's no idea what the female changing rooms are like There are no family changing rooms If I could I'd rate this place lower than 1star which is a shame because it seems they've invested a load of money into the fitness suites and the areas surrounding the pool, This place has the potential to be a state of the art swimming arena and its just quite frankly a absolute dive... £6 per person seems fairly responsible, however there are much better facilities in the areas that for a pound more I don't feel like I have to wash in dettol afterwards... Safe to say we won't return, and I hope many others won't until this place has been refurbished I could continue on but for now... we will leave it as that

Outdated and poor facilities with little offering for anyone over 5. As many other reviews state, the changing facilities are not family friendly and are generally very poor. To access the disabled changing rooms you must either go through no access doors or attempt to make your own way through the gendered changing rooms. It is not pleasant to feel like an afterthought and people expect more this century. The actual pool itself was disappointing and dirty, and we became quite unwell after our visit here. You could tell the water quality was very poor as there was a haze over the pool and it stung a lot if it got in your eyes. There is one slide accessed by a tower of stairs. The slide itself is okay but not suitable for adults as the splash pool at the bottom of the slide is not deep enough to absorb the landing, my partner even hit their head against the bottom of the pool because of this fact. The only plus side is this place is cheap, but honestly it isn't worth going. There are much better actual leisure pools available.

Visited in Dec 23 during school holidays as family of 4 (Mum, Dad, 6 & 4 yr old). It's a solid, decent swimming pool for family and kids. It looks a bit dated, but: 1. The pool is good, 2. There's 2 decent areas for small kids who can't fully swim yet, 3. The slide is good and the fact parents can take small children on is really good and not something you see in many places anymore. 4. Wave machine - kids loved it. 5. It was quiet and there was no one asking us to leave after our hour was up (we stayed about 90 minutes). Cost about £25, there's not many cheaper swimming pools for a family of four. Would recommend and will go again.

It was really good and fun although i do have afew complaints. The walk up to the slide smelled like poo, the changing room was open except from 8 really tiny curtain covered ones. It was abit rusty on the metal bits . Overall good, would consider coming again

For 2 adults and 3 children it cost nearly £30 for 1 hour. On entry staff were lovely and shown us where to go. There are no family changing rooms just make and female. Female changing rooms were extremely busy with a block of 8 - 10 changing rooms. Cubicle with shower curtains. The pool has one big slide and and a mini children's slide. Waves came on for around 5 minutes. Kids enjoyed it but I would t say it's worth the money

Upon arrival it was a really nice building & very quick to get booked in. Went inside for a swim, wanted to purchase some goggles at the main entrance, however was astonished at the price tag for one pair of adult ones (£28.) I think children's goggles was about £14. Price of the swimming itself was reasonable. Pool was fun with the water waves when they activated & a slide where you can go on above a certain hight & if not above the hight you can have someone who's over that hight go down with you. I did notice a few times when going down you lost speed and sometimes got stuck (had to pull myself down.) There is no changing room curtains in the male part for children to safely get changed in private, (ended up sending the kids into a room where 3 toilets was to get them changed in private.) It's an open locker room. Wasn't impressed when taking a 7 year & 10 year old in there and some old guy pulled down his pants not something anyone should see especially at their age. When questioned about the lack of privacy they replied and said it's something they plan to do in the future. -2 * for the lack of privacy & - half a * for fair pricing of goggles & another half a * for the old guy. All in all if they can improve the male section of changing rooms would of been a 4 & a half star.

Such a jolly guy to welcome us at entrance/pay desk! Very helpful and friendly. He recommended we take our time to look in detail at everything as there are lots of 'play on words' signage giving plenty of laughs! Great that the ticket price allows free entry for a week from visit. I thought £20.50 was reasonable as we spent 2 n half hours and there's lots of interesting history and information about the costs and man hours involved in the creation and production/maintenance of the models. It is constantly evolving, we really enjoyed our visit !!

This was an amazing day out. So many tiny details and so many puns. Look out for where's wally and friends! The person who designed this place was a genius. The models are all beautifully made and the landscaping is amazing. It is in a valley so you will have to walk up and downhill, however, everything is laid with concrete and there are handrails as well. I went round it with a buggy and it was fine. There are indoor parts as well including mythical kingdoms and more detailed models. The crazy golf was fun as well and is included in the ticket price. There is a coffee shop with snacks and bathrooms at the top as well. There's also baby changing areas. I would recommend going during the day to see all of the tiny details. You can return within 7 days free with your ticket. We went the following night to see the illuminations which were beautiful. I will come again next year with my family ☺️ Thank you so much to the lovely staff who made our day as well!

Now this place was a surprise, I only thought I'd be here a couple of hours....... 4 hours later, so much to see and take in, the place was alot bigger than expected, I loved it...... Even played a round of mini golf 😂. It looks like you could get to do I night time visit on special occasions (would have loved to have done that, maybe next time I'm in the area 😁). Definitely a place to visit with or without the kids.

Went there during school holidays, and we were pleasantly surprised how big and lovely this village is. Lots of interesting displays, since it was October everywhere were skeletons and other spooky things. Since we are local we also got 25% discount which was nice. Lovely little gift shop and cafe. Parking - pay and display.

Well worth going. It looks like nothing from the outside but big once inside. The quality of the exhibits is very high showing craftsmanship and a sense of humour. Entrance is from a local council car park paid on RingGo

Visited babbacombe with my partner , we both loved It, the attention to detail is crazy , you easily spend 2/3 hours there , also free crazy golf included in your admission ! Only downside and it's not the model villages fault , you have to pay for parking as it's owned by the council ( shock ) it's around £4 for 3 hours

Really good little model village with a lot of humour, crazy golf and a cafe. There's also some indoor bits which are really good. Public car park outside

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommended Experience! An absolute must-do if you’re in the area. The caves themselves are fascinating – steeped in history, atmosphere, and stories that stretch back millions of years. Walking in and around the site feels like stepping into another world. A very special shout-out to Mark, our guide. He was engaging, funny, and crystal clear in his delivery. More than that, he was interactive and knew exactly how to bring the history to life, making the experience immersive from start to finish. If you’re looking for something unique, memorable, and truly eye-opening, this is one of the best things to do. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!

I attended a little while ago for the first time despite being local to the area, firstly we stopped off for a coffee as it was very much needed first thing and I didn't have anything to fault with it, if anything I remember it being one of the better lattes I've had in the bay which is saying something. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable when booking making the process quick and painless. In terms of the guided tour this was pretty damn good, the tour guide was knowledgeable and engaged with the tour on numerous occasions, always happy to answer any questions put towards them and ensured everyone's safety in the darker areas. If you're looking for something unique and different from the daily grind I'd definitely recommend trying this out, either solo or as a family.

Kent's Cavern - Fantastic geological marvel. Naturally formed over 500 million years. You cannot help but be in awe of this cavernous wonder. You have a fully guided tour who is informative and friendly and willing to answer all questions. I have seen they do special events in the caves as well, which seems a great idea. Such as Halloween/Christmas/Movie nights. Unfortunately... This attraction is not the longest and you could easily be in and out within the hour. Disability access isnt great but they do highlight this before you visit. I do feel soo much more could be done to enhance the experience and make you stay on site longer creating more of a day out of your experience. There is a woodland walk they have built but a lot more investment is needed to make it engaging. Money is tight these days, and i wouldn't even like to begin to imagine the amount insurance costs for something like this! and i hope it is protected forever going forwards... But to make money sometimes you need to spend money! and this is definitely one of those attractions.

Had a fantastic time in the caves today! We visited with our 3 children and arrived 5mins late due to having to walk from our accommodation and the gentleman on the desk was extremely helpful and moved us to the next tour which we truly appreciated. Our guide Alan was fabulous ; engaging, informative and knowledgeable. Really interesting tour which lasted about an hour but flew by as it was so enjoyable. The caves are well lit and it has good flooring - there was a granny in flip flops and socks on our tour and she managed fine! We had a cream tea after which were lovely and generous portions, the cafe staff were all very polite, friendly and helpful, we had a lovely time and would highly recommend thank you! X

Fantastic place to visit when in Torquay and well worth visiting if further away. Surprisingly large cave with excellent tour guides. I went in October so there were only 4 visitors so had a great experience with no crowds. Highly recommended!

A real holiday highlight, these stunning caverns are shown in as natural a state as possible and are all the better for it. Enhanced by the top quality guides, the shows are inclusive and family friendly without glossing the less clean parts of history. Fascinating and a must visit while in the area

Absolutely fascinating experience at Kent's Cavern. Our tour guide, Emelia, was brilliant. Her knowledge of the caves, prehistoric history, and little details made the entire tour come to life. The caves themselves are stunning and incredibly well preserved. It’s amazing to think how much history is hidden underground. Everything was well organised, from the welcome at the front desk to the informative tour and café afterwards. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. Whether you’re into history, geology, or just looking for something unique to do, Kent’s Cavern is a must visit. Don’t miss it!

Nostalgia for us oldies 🤣. While I don't remember the Victorian items, there's a lot in there that was still about in my very young days and it brings back memories of my grandparents and parents. A really enjoyable couple of hours. The Victorian street was very atmospheric. Cafe on site , not sure about toilets as I didn't look for them , sorry.

I had a great time here with my mum and son. The displays are huge. They are so detailed and filled with memories. You could spend hours just looking at one display. They have arranged it in a clever way so that you can walk through the converted house easily. Not pram or wheelchair accessible unfortunately. I had my son in a front carrier. Also, there is a TRAIN in the middle of the building. I would have killed my husband if he had shown up at the house with a massive train, but this lady let him squeeze it in the house 🤣 Very nostalgic and a good walk around. We will be back next time we are in the area as I am sure that we missed some bits. Highly recommend a visit. Everything is inside, so it is great for the rainy days.

Wonderful step back in time, through the Victoria's streets even exploring a World War 1 trench. Definitely recommend adding this to your places to visit.

Blast from the past, great to see so many things. Definitely worth it, lovely cafe upstairs. If you're into looking at the past it's worth going.

Great place the amount of stuff packed in is amazing. Items from years ago that bring back was great to see. Well worth visiting.

Great museum, I have visited a few times over the years and always find something new and interesting. Very well laid out and much bigger than it looks (I mean come on they have managed to fit a full steam engine in there) and that's a great story on its own let alone the literally hundreds if not thousands individual pieces of memorabilia and artefacts to look at. My personal favourite part is the Victoria era street as you go in complete with shops and cobble stones and the WW1 trench you can walk through.

What a great little find! My dad had been before and said for us to go. Went on a rainy day. It has so much history in one place and the west ham memorabilia topped our visit. The owner was lovely. So knowledgeable! Lovely little cafe. Reasonably priced (cash own, just FYI) Will definitely return.

After about 30 years of not going here it was great to go back, it has got bigger and better so much to see. This is a great place for all ages fantastic to see how much can be put into a small space I can recommend this museum and thank you to all that keep it going. There are steps will be a problem if you can't get up them toilets on the ground floor. Excellent place.

A pleasant pebbly beach is located right next to the beach. There's a paid toilet (0.30p) and it's kept clean. There's also a restaurant and ice cream in various flavors right next to it. Getting down to the beach is difficult because you have to walk downhill. For the lazy, there's a cable car. The cable car is open from 10 a.m. The ride down is short but pleasant. You can admire the magnificent views, and you can also rent kayaks here. I recommend this very attractive spot for sunbathing and more.

I went to Babbacombe Cliff Railway with my family and it was such a lovely place to visit, we walked down the cliff way path which is very idyllic walk down to the beach where there is a lovely cafe and shop and also has a lovely little beach. there is also a place where you can hire kayaks, after staying for a while we then went and experienced the railway cart as it is a very steep climb up but mostly for the experience of it. there is also a gift shop at the top of the railway cliff. definitely would recommend visiting this place.

I googled things to do in near Torquay this came up, less than 2 miles away but the hills phew. It's flat along the clifftop road. Great views walking to it and worth it for only few pounds each way. Leads to nice beach with shop, restaurant, weather ruined it a bit for me but fairly quiet sheltered beach. I'd go again.

Love this place coming here for 38 years never gets boring many changes over the years but most good the cliff railway is the best great views and still only 2.50 a ride

Best way by far to get up from the beach, these things are great and a worthwhile piece of heritage to keep going so recommend a visit as the beach is also good woth and excellent kayak hire place that does great tours of the coastline

Been coming here since I was a toddler, love it. Always good to get a small and a wave as the down one passes the up one.

This little dog friendly beach was perfect. Lovely cove, with rock pools, a lovely beach and places to shelter out of the sun. We watched the dogs running, people both swimming and relaxing next to the clear blue sea. Hidden behind the harbour, it was peaceful and definitely somewhere we will come again.

A hidden little gem! It was nice to find a quiet location away from the busier area nearby. There is plenty of parking in the nearby carpark and a short stroll to the cliff top and down the steps to the little cove. It's great to see somewhere that dogs can enjoy, too. Toilets are a short stroll around the harbour where you pay to use. Overall, It was worth the short stop to explore.

Lovely dog friendly little cove. Accessed by a dozen or so steps from the harbour wall. Mixture of shingle & sand with shady areas underneath the cliffs. No cafe or toilet but a minutes walk to shops, cafe’s & restaurants. Gets busy at the weekend so on street parking can be difficult

Lovely little hidden dog friendly beach. More pebbles and shingle than sand, and fairly small, but ideal for exploring with our dog. We struggled to find a nice dog friendly beach as most don't permit dogs after the 1st May ( our visit was mid May and the beaches were pretty quiet), so it seemed a real shame that we were unable to take our dog on the nicer, sandier beaches.

Cute little cove next to Paignton Harbour, interesting rock formations, paid carpark just metres away.

Great spot, you can find 4 fairy pools just need the lowest tide, a lot of caves, recommend

Our dog loves this beach as we do fantastic little hideaway

Surprisingly comfortable, cosy traditional local theatre, with a good size stage. Our view of the stage was unimpeded, and sound quality was very good. Facilities here are a bit lacking, with too few loos, which were very grubby, and the bar is in what looks suspiciously like a converted broom cupboard. However, a member of staff did say that they were very much looking forward to a forthcoming refurbishment, so hopefully this shouldn't be an ongoing issue. Most of the staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. There is a very pleasant cliff walk with a view across the bay, and plethora of very nice cafes and bars in which to spend time while waiting for the doors to open. Street parking is limited. We used the Princess Road carpark, which at £10.50 was a tad steep. The theatre does not have a front of house annex, bar or toilets for early arrivals. Public facilities are nearby however. These are contactless pay access only. A good evening out.

A good old fashioned theatre with lots of character and quaintness. Perched overlooking the sea, parking nearby. Great acoustics and seating wasn't too bad.

Went to see Jim Davidson and it was a Good Night 👍😁. The Theatre is very pleasant and the staff were very Pleasant and Courteous. The Bar was well stocked with lots of Goodies 🍫🥤🧃🥛🍶🍦🍺🍷. We just got Ice-cream. Overall it a nice experience. We look forward to seeing another show in the Future. 👍😁👍😁

I've lived in Plymouth just down the road and never been to babbacombe in 54 yrs! What a beautiful place the theatre is what I can only describe as the last picture house, quaint but beautiful theatre, really good service and a good.

Good fun. A little strange coming to a xmas entertainment show in October but my son has autism and loved it, a nice old fashioned venue with good old fashioned british humour, great night all in all.

Awesome evening watching The carpenters experience. Lovely old theatre with stunning views of the sea. Very friendly staff with bar and half time snacks. Recommend a visit you won't be disappointed.

Lets have a party was a fantastic show, great dancers and very funny comedy sketches. The cast are very talented especially Steve Laister and Lorna Sullivan. Such a fantastic two hours of entertainment. Well done to all the cast.

Sat in circle. Egress was a bit tricky with all the audience moving at once. I suggest stewarding of movement would be safer. The audience demographic was older. The stairs were very scary. The bar was clean, but inadequate with insufficient seating. The show was magnificent and well enjoyed by all.

Went to the Ministry of Science show here with my children. Absolutely fantastic show and experience. Lots of staff, all very friendly. Lady on the upstairs bar is especially a credit to the Theatre. Nothing was too much trouble, fantastic under pressure and still bubbly warm service! Seats where fairly small, and a cup holder would have been really helpful but not the end of the world! Toilets very clean and tidy, however more really could be done with as only one toilet facility upstairs for gents (that I was aware off) Love the idea of being able to preorder drinks and snacks for the interval to be either collected, or taken to your seat. Great visit and would come again

Went to see Wet Wet Wet there in 30th October and it's a cute little theatre. Bar at the back of the stalls, where you can buy snacks & drinks. Toilets were down a few flights of stairs, so hopefully there's a disabled loo on the foyer level. We were told it was a sit down concert, so that was a bit of a dampener, but towards the end everyone was on their feet. Slightly small stage, so our view of the stage from the side was a bit obscured by speakers etc so I'd recommend booking middle seats. Parking was a bit of an issue, so arrive early to grab a spot. Overall, it's a lovely venue, and I'd definitely go back again. Lovely staff, very welcoming.

My wife and I went to see riverdance, it was AMAZING. The mucisions were AMAZING, the dancers were AMAZING. Love To go and see it again. We didn't want to leave. We wanted to see more. Thank you SO MUCH Riverdance, we couldn't of asked for anymore. All these people moaning about the theatre, not having enough people for the Riverdance production, you can only fit enough people for what the stage can fit. Thank you again.

Circle seating has limited space and leg room . Bars and staff very friendly and helpful. Sound system needs upgrading to give a better experience.

Wanted to say thank you so much to the very helpful and kind member of staff who assisted my wife on 12th November, she was struggling to access our seats in the circle due to mobility problems. Immediately on seeing our difficulty a member of staff came to our aid and within minutes arranged seats in the stalls for us. Thank you so much we had a wonderful evening.

Fabulous evening watching some cultural dancing! Outstanding performances from all of the cast.

My son loves dinosaurs! We were on holiday with the family the last week of august and came across Dinosaur world! We couldn’t wait to visit.. We were welcomed by great, friendly staff and on entry were given a task sheet to fill in as we went around which made the visit really interesting! The place is fantastic for keen dinosaur fans… the model dinosaurs are amazing and life like! It makes you feel like you are totally submerged in Jurassic world! There is plenty to do, see and feel… my son loved stroking all the dinosaurs, and all the little light boxes that you look into and all the teeth you can touch! He loved digging around in the sand for fossils too… There is so much to do here for the very reasonable asking price… but definitely get the task sheet as it makes it very interesting… if you get the answers correct you get a sticker and certificate to prove you are a master dinosaur expert! Adults will love it to… we will defo return on our next visit! Thank you dinosaur world!

Visited this place with my grandkids recently at a cost of £35.99 (two adults and two children). My grandchildren said they both liked it, so for that reason, all good. However, the tour itself took about an hour if you take your time and the dinosaurs are all plastic and mostly small toy like on front of photos and crafted landscapes, with the exception of a few larger ones. There are interactive areas where you can move sand from buried fossils and also a short paper quiz, for the children. In all, I'm not sure it's worth the cost and the plastic dinosaurs were a little disappointing, but the kids liked it, so not so bad.

We had a fantastic time at the Dinosaur world. So much so we came back in the same day! Lots of engaging exhibits, interactive displays, attention to detail, fab models that you can touch and feel. Plus the staff are really friendly and helpful. The shop is lovely and reasonably priced. Would come again!

More or less what could be expected - dinosaurs, and lots of them! The information available was light, with more focus given to plastic and fibreglass but ultimately realistic looking dinosaur models that complimented a few fossils. The museum was much more interactive than most though, with invitations to touch, sit on or stick your head into multiple exhibits - great for children and Instagram loving parents. The standard fossil hunting sandpits and an imaginative Jurassic Park diarama were also enjoyed. Perhaps not a place to visit repeatedly, but certainly happy we went. 1 star lost purely because of the price - while not too expensive, it was a lot for the size of the exhibition that took less than an hour to fully appreciate

Provided you understand what the attraction entails, I don't think you'll be disappointed. This is better than similar dinosaur attractions my family have visited along the coast. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and interacted well with my difficult children. We enjoyed the quiz sheets provided and the facts displayed throughout. The exhibits made it clear which dinosaurs you could touch /sit on, versus those you couldn't, which is a simple touch but enhanced the experience.

Small but lovely. Has Dinosaurs for kids to sit on, so it has a few photo opportunities. It also has mini digging sights for kids and a quiz for when you are walking around. Fun for all ages if you like Dinosaurs 🦕

We had a wonderful time here yesterday, thanks you for a lovely visit. The staff, owner (and doggie) were really friendly and gave us loads of interesting information, we had a lovely chat at the end of the experience. Our kids particularly enjoyed the excavation areas, & riding a lifesize Deinonychus! We recommend highly! This is our second year coming and we'll be back for sure.

Good and informative displays. Loved the "I grew up in the 90s" display, took me back. Learned something new. Staff member I dealt with at the till was very pleasant. Only downside is it's quite small. The fact your ticket lasts for a whole year is great

If you are a big Agatha Christie fan, this is not to be missed. Sets from the TV shows are there. Lots of things to do with little explorers.. I was disappointed there was not more in the history of Torquay.. The museum is more of an educational center for children or for fans of Agatha. Christie. I was hoping for more on boats, shipping, agriculture, other famous people. You can tell there has been a lot of work put into this Museum is worth going to, just wish there was more to it.

Not the biggest museum but does have lots of artefacts of Torquay famous residence. Agatha Christie and Frank Browning’s ‘Antarctic Adventure. His penguin is in this museum. This is Ideally for youngsters who would find historical information interesting. Worth going if you have time.

Just a few minutes walk from the marina in Torquay, unfortunately up hill is a museum of Torquay, incorporating 3 floors of exhibits with some being interactive. Ice age to Agatha Chrisie. A good visit if running out of things to do. Gift shop, tiolets and cafe on site. As always best to walk there as parking not easy. Adult £10 entry. Bus from Paignton £3 adult single.

Great little museum with Agatha Christie section too. So much to see, very interactive for young people. Little cafe area, only sells tea, coffee and crisps/chocolate/small packets of biscuits, but you are allowed to bring your own food and use the space. Very friendly volunteers.

Absolutely fascinating! I have family local to the area and I've always wanted to visit mainly for the Agatha Christie Exhibition but there were so many other exhibitions that I loved. Firstly the admission fee is fantastically cheap at £10 per adult, £5 for children between 5-17 and children under 5 go free. They also do other admission bundles that you can ask about on the day or view on their website. The thing that makees it terrific value for money though is the fact that you can pay once and visit for a whole year for free. I didn't manage to get around every exhibition on my first trip but due to my free entry I returned on another day to make sure I saw everything. The staff/volunteers were also outstanding and I wanted to thank them for their great customer service! Every person I met was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and welcoming and it made the experience so much better. As I mentioned previously I was very excited to view the Agatha Christie exhibit and I'm glad to say it didn't disappoint! Whether it was the fantastic sets and costuming from the David Suchet series of Poirot specials, the visually stunning displays of Christie's books with their gorgeous artwork or even the amazing props and costumes from Joan Hickson's time as Miss Marple everything exceeded my expectations and I learnt a lot about Torquay's most famous export! The Agatha Christie Exhibition wasn't the only standout however as I also really enjoyed the display of Egyptian artefacts they had alongside the legendary explorers display and the many different pieces from a variety of cultures from across the world. I was particularly interested in learning about the many famous explorers who were either from the area or departed on their famous journeys from and around Devon including; Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Richard Burton and most importantly for me we're learning more about Sir Francis Drake as I'm a huge Uncharted fan and Lt Col Percy Fawcett and his search for his Lost City of Z as I rather enjoyed the 2016 film where Charlie Hunnam played him. There are plenty of other exhibitions and displays I loved that I don't want to spoil for people that want to visit. On top of all that there's a pretty sizeable gift shop that's great value for money so you can indulge in your souvenir needs as well as Pengelly's Cafe that I unfortunately didn't get to visit during my time there. I can safely say this is a great day out for the family or even solo explorers like myself. I also think this pairs great with a visit to Kent's Cavern in Wellswood as some of the pieces displayed in the museum came from there. I will be visiting again when I'm next down in Torquay to see any new temporary exhibits they may have

Excellent customer care team and the museum looks small outside but it’s big inside-interesting. Also, the ticket is £11 but can be use all year round. Toilet available and cleaned relaxing environment.

The pool is great for children, you walk in with it gradually getting deeper like you are walking into the sea (especially when wave machine is on). There are water fountain stations which my baby loved watching spurt and tip out water at different speeds. There’s an assault course for rubber ducks and a pirate ship theme in a separate section to the main pool, and a further waterfall around a mini pool. There’s a water slide too but I don’t think this is always functional. It’s fantastic for kids. Reception staff were very helpful giving advice on membership etc. The down sides were the changing rooms - there is nowhere to get dressed with privacy as there are only single changing rooms with a curtain, no family size changing rooms to put your baby down safely while you dress. It would be a squeeze to be in there with an older child too let alone more than one child. Nappy bins need emptying. The water was supposed to be 31 degrees but was very cold so must have not been heated to the correct temperature. Unfortunately parking adds quite an additional cost and drinks are basic but expensive in the cafe. There is no accessible toilet apart from upstairs very far from the pool. Nowhere for you to go to the toilet and put your baby down or bring in the pram as toilets are too small. There is also a gym, conference rooms and cafe on site.

I was there on a guest pass the changing cubicles have curtains that give some privacy but hanging off the rail . The steam room looked like a crime scene because 25% of the seats were broken and yellow tape was on seats informing clients not to sit on them as they were broken. Staff young but lack communication skills

Lovely centre and staff, just unfortunately the parking system was not updated in the best way. The signage for "Members Parking" was still showing, I took our two young daughters for their once a week swimming lessons. As a member parking was free if parked in the members area. I was surprised to receive 3 X £70 parking fines in one letter, some 3 weeks later. I wrote to Smart Parking giving them my Membership number, they denied the Appeal. I wrote again to POPLA with more supporting evidence of Signs Clearly showing "Members Parking Area". (see photo's) They refused to look at the appeal as it wasn't on their own appeal forms. (It was a typed letter). I sent it back saying on their appeal forms "see attached letter", this time they wouldn't look at the appeal and wrote back to say claim was out of the appeal date period. (It wasn't). After a flood of letters, and subsequent threating letters from 2 different Dept Collection Agencies over a three year period. I now have an upcoming court summons, which I fully intend to vigorously defend. How can a local leisure Centre Member, working for Torbay NHS, just trying to teach her young children the life skill of swimming, parked in a Members Area parking, which was free parking for Members. With clear Photo's of the Parking Area be harassed for over three years by Smart Parking, the parking providers for Riviera International Centre. I am sure I can't be the only one in this situation as the implementation of the ANPR parking system was far from clear. (There were not notices as you walk from the members free parking area into the Centres' reception area, see photographs). I would welcome any response from the Centres Management staff, as to why their members are subjected to this aggressive treatment from their chosen Parking Providers.

Warning you need to pay for the car park!! No problem with the facilities but the car park has a managed privately. Something I missed as I ran in late to play pickle ball with a friend.

Upon initiating membership cancellation, I understand that an additional month's payment is required. My inquiry to a staff member regarding this matter was met with a reference to the terms and conditions. It is also important to note that this requirement was not communicated during the initial onboarding process. Consequently, the obligation to pay for an extra month is perceived as unfavorable

Swimming pool and play facilities for the little ones absolutely great. Plenty of lifeguards too, great. Changing rooms are disgusting and in need of a revamp! I think paying for the parking too is absolutely disgusting, when you've jyst paid a whopping £7 to bleddy swim for 1 poxy hour.

We went last week and safe to say we won’t be returning again which is a shame as the swimming pool it’s self we quite good bit cold but lots for kids to do,but the let down was the changing rooms, no family changing rooms so had to change separately and the changing rooms were awful, they weren’t clean and you had to change in front of everyone else.

I came with my 5 year old boy last Thursday afternoon. I don’t usually leave reviews but the lovely lady with glasses working that afternoon was so great with my son. She spoke to him about how nice his T-shirt was, he struggles with his speech at times and she took the time to try and understand what he was saying. She gave him sweets and even some to take home for his sister. I cannot thank you enough, he was talking about you all afternoon. An absolute credit to the play area :-)

I’m just having to write to say how disgusted I was by the customer service I received today. My daughter attended a party today and I had to bring my son along aswell. At the door I asked about food for him and was told I could order and ask for it to come out at the same time as the party food. When I then went to order food I was told you weren’t taking orders currently as the kitchen was too busy!!!! Right ok so one of my children can eat but the other can’t!!!! And then when I said I’ll just take a drink I was told it was £3 minimum on the card!!! I get a minimum but £3 is quite a lot and I wanted to spend more than £3 but couldn’t!!!!! I paid £9.50 for my son to get in for him not to be able to eat or drink anything. I’m absolutely disgusted.

Was once very good value but now it is very overpriced, especially for parents with multiple children. Whilst I understand the cost of living increases etc, it is still unreasonable at £9.50 per child… £8 per child would be more reasonable, especially as Adults are charged £1 each per visit too.

This is one of my fave soft play places. Very nice and spacious, well presented and lots of kids to play with up to the age of 10. There's a good selection on the menu to choose from and the staff are helpful and friendly. At the moment they have lots of pretty Christmas decorations up and a few festive additions to their menu...mince pies etc. My little girl loves going here. They also have the little tykes cars for them to play with. The toilet facilities are very clean and modern too.

We visited play cafe for the first time during half term . The play is on the main road so parking can be a bit hectic but there is a carpark near by. Once we were inside we found it was a really great place. There is a section for older kids and younger kids. The toddler area is separate so they don’t get overwhelmed by the big kids. Our girls loved it they both enjoyed playing in the baby area. The play centre has good cafe with a wide range of food. The staff are incredible and very friendly, one of our girls got attached to a ball and the kind staff let her take it, very greatful for that thank you 😊 Overall well worth a visit wonderful place

Went here for the first time yesterday. I cannot praise the place enough. Absolutely brilliant. Opens at 9:30, you can either buy just a play ticket, or they have various play and meal deals you can pay for. They have a good menu with a wide choice for children and adults. The main bit is a massive soft play area, with slides, tunnels, rope bridges and everything else you expect but on a bigger scale. They have a separate section for under 2's with a ball pool, disco ball, and squidgy blocks. There is a section for 2 to 4 year olds, and a section with a town on the floor and trucks to drive on it. There is a room in one side where a lady does a different craft each day the child can join in with my little one came home with a sunflower seed in a little pot he helped make. There are tables with puzzles and blocks, and a mini sofa with dolls. The facilities are excellent, plenty of seating and toilets with baby change and steps/mini toilets for the little kids. Go for yourself and see!

Really lovely soft play, clean, plenty of different areas/sections and things for kids to do. Friendly staff, and the food was nice.

Beautiful scenery. It starts from car park next to Premier Inn and ends behind the Arcade. Very short walk across but worth going up to see fantastic view of sea front. You can walk down the steps to main road and to promenade. We did one big loop back to car park.

Visited here (31/05/24) Truly amazing views from here. A long walk up the many steps but it was worth it. There are a few benches on the way up that you can stop and rest at. Make sure you take plenty of photos here. Great opportunity. Lots of colourful plants on the way up.

There is a lot of steps up and down but well worth the effort to get some spectacular views of Torquay beach, bay and harbour. Clean well maintained benches to sit down and take in the views

Lovely views across Torbay on a beautiful sunny day this really is a must if you haven't done it before. Me and the wife joined the walk on Sheddon Hill just above the foot bridge and walked as far as the Princess Theatre,this was as far as we could go as the workmen were cutting back the shrubs and plants so the rest of the path was closed.I believe it goes as far as Fleet Walk so we'll probably do that next time and I imagine it's a lot easier walking down than up! That said the views are stunning, give it a go.

Great views over the harbour, lovely master bedroom and a spacious lounge diner. The only downside is the main bedroom, it has a bath with a shower head that has no shower screen or fixture for the shower so you have to hold it at all times. It's ok if you're an octopus and you don't mind the floor getting wet.

Stunning views and amazing walk!

Great vantage point to see the beautiful bay of Torquay.

Totally spoiled due to council issuing a parking ticket for my bumper being a few inches over the line, they state motorhomes welcome, but it's not true. They are targeting them as its not possible to park even a small 6m vehicle without slightly overhanging on the length. Cars were also overhanging but did not penalty notices. This could be construed as entrapment. Best avoid if you have a slightly larger vehicle.

Well cared for park with easy access to the beach. There is a boating lake and a crazy golf course, plus places to eat, drink and get delicious ice-cream. Very popular.

A beautiful place for any age . The river teign running through,if you want a work out there is gym equipment waiting for you. Beautiful trees to hug. Lovely play area for children. Plenty of seats dotted around. If you need the toilets they are across the road in the car park. Lovely place for dogs as well.

Great place to have fun, nice pub and café, take a walk along the promenade or chill out on the beach or have a go on the boating lakes and there's the splash park.

Lots of green spaces. A duck pond with a duck food dispenser. Bumper boats for the kids. Also, a bouncy castle. Right on a dog friendly beach. A 2 minute walk to a Costa and ice cream shop. Plenty of parking too. A really lovely park to visit.

A good green space to exercise your dogs if the tide's in and the beach is inaccessible. Minimum parking charge at the adjacent carpark is £3.20 for two hours, a bit steep for a half hour walkies but there's usually plenty of space. Lots of poo bins around the area too.

This park leads from the pay and display car park. There is a lake in the park with bumper boats and pedalos. There is a crazy golf centre and dogs are welcome. The gardens are nicely landscaped with a wide path that you can follow across to Goodrington Sands Beach. This is the North Beach that is dog friendly all year round. It's a lovely clean sandy beach with lots of room. Super place. There are bars and cafes along the beach too.

Torquay Seafront is a charming blend of classic seaside nostalgia and natural beauty. Whether you're strolling along the promenade, enjoying the panoramic views of the English Riviera, or simply sitting on a bench watching the yachts glide across the bay, there's something relaxing and almost timeless about it. The palm-lined paths, well-kept gardens, and grand Victorian hotels give it a Riviera feel, especially on a sunny day. You'll find plenty of cafes, ice cream stands, and fish and chip shops, making it perfect for a casual afternoon out. Sunset here is especially beautiful - the light over the harbour is something special. Definitely a must-visit spot when in Torbay.

Great example of an English seafront. Harbour and promenade which are well maintained with attractive gardens and palm trees. Whilst it feels relaxing, there is easy access to bars and restaurants with outside seating to take in the views and enjoy the pleasant vibe.

Glorious in the sunshine. Have been on holiday (and day trips from Bristol) many times. Plenty of places to eat and lovely trips to Brixham on the ferry. Picture perfect.

The beach is a bit dirty. I would suggest Oddicombe beach for more fun and activities. Also, I would personally recommend @Sea Kayak Torbay. Kieran is friendly and we enjoyed the activity very much.

A lot of development in infrastructure is making a big improvement. Some great bars and places to eat. Check out Allerdale apartments for somewhere to stay

Natural beauty. Very clean and fresh area. There is Services to pay for parking and an hour crews.

Now is a great time to visit. Over a mile of spectacular Christmas lights all along the seafront. A dazzling display with many different shapes, colours and arrangements including roses, an octopus, shooting stars and beautiful Christmas trees

Lovely beach and the north beach is dog friendly. First time our dog had been in the sea. She loves it.

Such a beautiful beach and lovely place to visit! great for picnics would recommend!

The north part allows dogs in summer. Toilets cost 30 pence and you can pay by card.

Great place to hang out, take a walk, grab a coffee or eat at Brewers Fayre, have a drink. One of my fav places to go.

Very nice place, just look in the water because is few jelltfish, but the water is clear and clean, very good place where we spend our holidays

Fantastic dog walking beach.

Lovely beach great place

The gym’s air conditioning is extremely cold and runs constantly, even in winter. Comfortable gym temperatures are typically 68–72°F (20–22°C), yet upstairs it measures around 15°C, with the AC blowing directly onto members. This creates a hazardous environment, particularly for anyone with injuries or chronic pain, as cold air can tighten muscles and joints, reduce circulation, irritate airways, and increase the risk of strains or accidents. With no suggestion box available, I have no choice but to leave this review. I strongly urge management to address this issue. I will update my rating once the situation is resolved

Be warned! Avoid parking in this car park, my van was parked with the front less then 20cm out the front, not restricting anyone from parking, paid for parking and still given a ticket. There reason “It is not sufficient to have all four wheels within the bay - the whole vehicle must be within the bay.” Even a large car would struggle to fit in the bays without overhanging either front or back. It’s a shame because they have good facilities but will now go else where due to greediness of the council to fine people for parking, added to the loss of weekly parking income they may have gain £25 but have now lost hundreds of pounds from now going elsewhere to visit and park!

Only visited as no where else locally that we could park our motorhome. Car parking attendent advised to park over two bays and pay for two tickets. Car park wasn't overly busy and a couple of minutes walk to the bay/beach with a 20min walk to Torbay Road. Which had a few places that did Gluten Free options.

1.5 stars I would give. (rounded up) The pool is hardly open for children and when it is there is no womans or men's only lane swimming. It's lost all life in the pool. Another is the Health Suite... In the steem room it is full of some BROWN liquid attached to the wall and gross. Jacuzzi has a low ceiling and I've seen multiple people hit their head when entering and leaving. Sauna seems okay. The gym makes up so much but I'm not a gym person and it's very overwhelming for me. Car park is not free for patrons and that boggles me. The car park is huge. Lastly their sign on the building needs fixing!

Fantastic staff patient, helpful, understanding with smile ... they even man the council carpark for nothing, at no extra cost to the council, so the council can leisurely check upon vehicles.

Great place to visit or go regularly. There is plenty of parking space, but you have to pay. Went to the afternoon rolla disco. Great staff friendly and easy to talk to. Was not too busy plenty of space to skate. I enjoyed the couple of hours there.

Good facilities including a velodrome and a full sized pool including a separate children's pool and sauna

Chasing sunrise here is the best way to start your day.

Some parts looked ok but there did seem to be alot of seaweed in certain areas. The sea itself looked clean enough but in honesty I didn't get that close.

Clean beach, clear water, nice pier admission free. Town is only as short 5 minute walk

A really nice, long beach. It’s flat and sand, not pebble. The tide seems to stay close to the edge of the beach, so it’s not too far to walk to get to the water which is great. This also means that people can’t really crowd around you. The parking is very close by, both along the front of the beach and a long stay near by. The sand is reddish in colour, which is neat.

Great place to visit. The beaches are good and most beaches have a shop and toilets nearby

It's not too bad here. You could hurt yourself accessing beach because of steps and a curved wall. The beach is very sandy but sea water isn't clear, and has got lots of floating seaweed in places. It's commercialised and live music was being belted out from a pub and you could hear it from a quarter of a mile away. The Harvester pub looked like a farm to feed geese as you walked passed it too.

Really pretty, lots of amusements. Visited in the school holidays so obviously was packed and everything seemed extra expensive but that's probably a given after the year everyone's had. The peir was a bit of a let down, the arcades were very expensive and didn't really give anything, so we chose to go to one further into town. Would return though, it was lovely to walk along the beach in the evenings.

A fun 18-hole course, set in a nice location. Not too busy, although the small council-run car park attached to it was full when we got there. The holes could have been more interesting with different obstacles.

Had a great afternoon here with the family. The lovely guy at reception let us go in as a group of 6 though maximum group size is 5 - as long as you don't create a big backlog behind you you should be fine. The course is great - 18 holes and a nice variety. Scoring is by the scorecard. Would highly recommend as a family friendly activity.

Well maintained holes with some tricky shots over water. with a tiki / animal theme, located on Torre Abbey Gardens. 18 holes with some shade if sunny. Would be better if the staff were friendlier.

Absolutely fabulous 👌 I took children all the time when they were little and my nieces and friends children its such good fun and have done adult days for a fin laugh then over to the pub its great for torquay residents and holiday makers its fun for all clean tidy safe and lots of fun ,never get rid of it

Lovely little 18 hole crazy golf

Fantastic course and we all loved it great fun and value for money Highly recommend this place 👌

Very fun and I enjoyed it with my sister,definitely will recommend it to others,the golf course was very good and decorated.

Absolutely fantastic coasteering experience at Fishcombe Beach with Reach Outdoors! From start to finish, everything ran smoothly – communication beforehand was clear and helpful, which made planning easy and stress-free. The adventure itself was glorious! The stunning coastline, crystal-clear waters, and the thrill of climbing, jumping, and swimming made it an unforgettable day. Our guides, Danny and Ben, were brilliant – not only were they cool and friendly, but also incredibly knowledgeable and professional. They struck the perfect balance between fun and safety, making sure everyone felt confident and comfortable throughout. Their positive energy and encouragement made the whole group feel at ease and really added to the experience. It was informative too – we learned a bit about the local area and marine life along the way, which was a great touch. We couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to coasteering. Highly recommend Reach Outdoors – and without a doubt, we’ll be booking again! We highly recommend a bite to eat and a drink at the little beach cafe after your adventure. As well as being a well earned tasty treat you can sit looking at the sea reflecting on your morning adventure.

I have really enjoyed going out on the SheSupz paddle board sessions this summer. The instructors are really friendly and informative. Great equipment and well organised. Fabulous to explore the Torbay coastline

Great instructors, provided expert training for my gold DofE expedition including paddling, rescue, kit care and wild camping skills. Lots of fun to be kayaking along an amazing stretch of coast, well worth visiting.

I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy several of Reach Outdoor’s activities and everyone has been totally amazing. They are a fabulous team of dedicated professional people who go above and beyond to provide a top quality experience. I would highly recommend having a go, no matter what age, level or capability, they are always fabulously encouraging and inclusive.

My daughter has just had the ‘best week ever’ in her words with the wonderful team at Reach Outdoors whilst completing a challenge section of her Gold DofE. She loved everything about it from the exhilarating activities, great new friends to the fantastic team that looked after them.

Just been out today for a paddle boarding session with Abby and Bella, me and both my children 17 & 11 had a fantastic time. We were shown all the basics and all managed to stand up and paddle board after some tips from the instructors. The boards and all other equipment was in excellent condition. I would fully recommend this business and both Abby and Bella are a credit to the company.

My husband and I recently had a private paddle boarding session with Danny which was really good. Danny went through weather and tide conditions, the basics of paddle boarding. There was a bit of a swell so a little challenging but with the instruction Danny gave enabled us to master some skills. I would highly recommend Danny and Reach Outdoors generally for great experiences and instruction. Thanks Danny. Kim & Paul

Only accessed climbing wall - fab. No vehicular access and council car park (almost) full of beach huts. Not paying extortion to park for 10 mins!!

It's a good skatepark. Grandkids love it.

My son spends most of his summer weekend here. There's a mix of kids and young adults using the skate park. Everyone seems to get along. Smaller kids would find this park a bit much. I'd say 7+ years.

Son loves it here.. Great little skate park. Take your own coffee tho as no where close to get one.

Great facilities and a wonderful place for young people. The outdoor skate park is particularly good. Sadly the indoor facilities were pretty poorly managed and staff always seemed confused when we came in wanting to use the services they openly offer.

Houses a wonderful Gymnastics club, great local facility paid for by the lottery. Only shame is the council trying to use it as a new school. For those that don't want to be in school.....

"PARKFIELD TORBAY".. Though I am not a skate boarding person my self, the electric powered skate boards look like fun, many of the keen skate boarders spend hours perfecting their turns, skate board tricks.. Parkfield has lots of facilities to promote your future skills positively, in doors, out doors.. International competitors bring in the crowds with skate board skills that have taken years to perfect.. U Tube (c) videos feature the high standards of skate boarding, cliff climbing, etc.. Other than pulling "wheelies" on public roads, pavements on all terrain bikes, the amazing acrobatic sequenced displays feature professionally motivated individuals, who show just what can be achieved with professional training.. It is not advisable to emulate these professionals with out necessary training, sport discipline.. Get the training, make that downhill run, take the speed jump, glide through the air as you flip the board, making a full 360% somersault in the air, put your feet back on the board, balance your landing with arms out stretched, hear the crowd shouting, cheering, as you make that perfect landing.. Professional Sportsmen/Sportwomen can earn £hundreds in one competition.. Speed Climbing..? Well, that's another competition for disciplined professionals.. "PARKFIELD TORBAY".. Bored, nothing to do, well this spacious facility gives you opportunities to participate in positively inspiring activities..

A fantastic walk, not many people ventured there on that cold, cold day. Perfection

Access is via the steam train bridge and you can easily access Oyster and Saltern Coves via steps. The steps down to Saltern Cove can be slippery and are steep. The beach is mostly rock with some sand. When tide is low you can scramble over the rock but it is extremely slippery so please be careful! A very peaceful location with great fishing spots at high and low tide.

Beautiful cove , perfect for crabbing and snorkling as the water is so clear. Unspoilt, "untouristy" area which is good. There are stairs to access this beach.

Quit walk with the dogs and a little beach area too.

Enclosed, steady on feet as steep steps and rocks to get to the water.

Beautiful place, easy to access on foot, well worth a visit.

Beautiful unspoilt area. With lovely fews of the bay

me and my boyfriend went out on a lovely sunny day and we opted to come to a mini golfing place it was such a fun place, especially being on the end of the pier! The course was so magical and fun!

Good course at a reasonable price. Challenging enough to be fun for the family - but not too hard for younger players. Lovely setting, and play moved quickly despite it being busy when we went.

We came across this strolling along the pier and for £7 per adult for about 18 holes with some great courses and Jurassic Park themed statues, while having a breathtaking view across the sea, well worth the time; definitively enjoyed it! Nice little set up with some more difficult holes (though as an adult one could argue it would be awesome if there was a bit more of a selection for difficulty, but again the main target audience is probably families with children). The score card also offered some great discounts for other activities. The weather was definitely on our side, which made this more enjoyable and it was busy, but not heaving around 12/12.30 on a Wednesday during the holidays, which was a bonus so no one felt pressured to race through the courses, but could take their time and actually enjoy it. My only suggestion would be that the courses are open at the back, which at times when being a bit trigger happy with the shot, can lead to the ball overshooting the course and rolling along the pier - not very far, but maybe something like a barrier/net could prevent this?

We thoroughly enjoyed this course. It wasn’t cramped like others on piers. The figures and scenery were great - and was in brilliant condition considering the elements it must face. It was good value and we got a voucher for a free game at another Adventure Golf course.

A good, fun course. Nice location on the end of the pier. The scorecard also gives you some offers such as a free game of mini golf at Dawlish Warren or 25 free tickets at the Paignton Pier amusements.

Great Adventure Gold! The kids love the whole set up with all the Dinosaurs, lots of details and cool tracks to play on! We will certainly come back next year!!

I loved this Being right at the end of the pier, it is cold since its on the sea But the weather recently in summer is beautiful and will most likely be doing it again. The atmosphere is amazing, walking through the full pier with families having fun is the best feeling. I love it The dinosaurs, the figures, have the perfect designs. The only bad thing really is the location of it, not that its at the end of a pier, but the temperature is cold

Dont go in on Tuesday's the cash machines always off, not good if you want to play .. no where to put your rubbish as there's not a bin in sight, the change machine don't work, never win a carrot.. but staff are nice and polite

The staff are very welcoming.

Polite friendly staff not happy i lost money in there lol hope to win next time

An over 18's gaming centre with a chance to win up to £500 Free refreshments availabe to players Regular free promos for players

It's ok good place if you got money to spend it all and lose all of it

Been in several times maybe my bad luck but never win anything so won't be going anymore

Awful place DON'T BOTHER keep your money for yourself and go have real fun in your life.