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Paignton weather essentials

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May
59°F 15°C
44°F 6°C
Jun
64°F 17°C
50°F 10°C
Jul
68°F 20°C
52°F 11°C
Aug
68°F 20°C
53°F 11°C
Sep
64°F 17°C
49°F 9°C
Oct
58°F 14°C
45°F 7°C
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Ollie #1 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4.5 of 5 stars 192 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Zoos
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Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company
Ollie #2 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4.5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads; Boat Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Paignton Geopark
Ollie #3 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Playgrounds
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Pirates Bay Adventure Golf
Ollie #4 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
Quaywest Waterpark
Ollie #5 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Water Parks
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Paignton Pier
Ollie #6 of 16 attractions in Paignton
3.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Compton Castle
Ollie #7 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
Occombe Farm
Ollie #8 of 16 attractions in Paignton
3.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: FREE to visit Organic farm on the edge of Paignton open to the public 7 days a week featuring farm shop and Bakehouse Cafe celebrating local produce,...... more » Owner description: FREE to visit Organic farm on the edge of Paignton open to the public 7 days a week featuring farm shop and Bakehouse Cafe celebrating local produce, wonderful kitchen garden including wartime allotment with air raid shelter, farm animals including cows, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and alpacas, lovely 2km nature trail and bird hide. New Visitor Centre just opened with exhibition about the farm and environmental issues. The farm is run by local charity Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust with all profits going to support its conservation and education work. The Trust run a comprehensive events programme at Occombe and it's other sites. Check out the website for details. Become a member and get free parking and 10% off events! « less
Attraction type  Farms; Classes/Workshops
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Apollo Cinema
Ollie #9 of 16 attractions in Paignton
3.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Victoria Park
Ollie #10 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Palace Theatre
Ollie #11 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Junior Brown's UV Crazy Golf and Balladium
Ollie #12 of 16 attractions in Paignton
3.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centers
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Seashore Centre
Ollie #13 of 16 attractions in Paignton
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Located at Goodrington Sands, FREE to visit and open everyday from May to September the Seashore Centre is run by local charity Torbay Coast and...... more » Owner description: Located at Goodrington Sands, FREE to visit and open everyday from May to September the Seashore Centre is run by local charity Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust. The Centre is the base for the Trust's marine work and home to its new Seaschool Programme visit the website for details. Visitors can view local marine wildlife in the Rockpool Zone and join in the many events that the Trust staff run on the seashore. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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Route 500 Coastal Explorer
Ollie #14 of 16 attractions in Paignton
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Bus tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
The Pottery
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
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Calligraphy and Artist's Studio
Attraction type  Art Galleries; Specialty Shops
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