Things to Do in Paignton, English Riviera - Paignton Attractions
Things to Do in Paignton
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Goodrington Sands, Castles, Beaches. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Escape Roomsfromper group (up to 10)$20
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$305
Historical Toursfromper adult$26
Half-day Toursfromper adult$71
Extreme Sportsfromper adult$49
Water Toursfromper adult$45
Wine Making Workshopsfromper adult$33
Historical Toursfromper adult$20
Costume Dress Up Experiencesfromper adult$58
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Diverse animal habitats with spacious enclosures and enrichment activities. Features a train ride and a notable reptile house, amidst some temporarily closed exhibits.
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Beaches
Golden sand beach with dog-friendly areas, family-centric activities such as water rides and boating lake. Nearby shops, attractions, and beach hut rentals enhance the visit.
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Castles
Historic manor house with tranquil gardens, intimate Tudor history, and costumed staff providing engaging insights. Features a Tudor kitchen, Chapel, and activities for children.
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Beaches
Seaside pier with a nostalgic atmosphere, featuring arcades, children's play areas, and colorful beach huts. Enjoy scenic views, beach volleyball, and local food outlets.
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Water Parks
Waterpark with a range of slides and a dedicated pirate area for young children. Features warm water and sunbeds for relaxation, plus a new zone catering to different age groups.
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- Sam2 contributionsDid the Giraffe experience as were blown away by the whole experience. Brian was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our experience an amazing one. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the experience and the zoo.Written February 8, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LablynnRayleigh, UK142 contributionsThis place was recommended by a local from Brixham from which we were staying.
I asked for somewhere which I could take dogs and children.
We found it easier enough there is 3 car parks to use
The photos on this site are accurate the boating lake,the beaches.
I especially liked the dog friendly beach which we could sit with the grandchildren whilst they played on the sand, I found it clean and tidy.
We used the boating lake and the playground, we didn’t buy food but did have coffee/ drinks.
Definitely recommend for dogs and children as sometimes it’s a struggle to find somewhere especially dogs on beaches in the summer
Thank you Goodrington SandsWritten August 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jill RTorquay, UK31 contributionsAs always comfortable and intimate. The Sound of the Sirens are an amazing duo. Thank you for an excellent evening. This theatre is perfect; easy to see what's going on on stage from every seat.Written February 10, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BargeegirlWest Sussex, UK693 contributionsDidn't have the best of days weather wise here, but made the most of our visit. Inside the castle, the volunteers are in full costume and want to talk to you. Not a huge castle, but a pleasant few hours out. The small garden is quaint. Not the most pleasant road to get there and parking is across the road in the restaurant car park. Worth a visit if you are in the area.Written October 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EL29 contributionsNice Beach and play area , the pier is fine if your into the arcades. What let's this place down is the ridiculous prices for parking £4.90 for just over two and half hours.Written September 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- acs1984Cockermouth, UK1,668 contributionsWe came to the waterpark in the afternoon. We had already booked tickets online but there was no queue to get in anyway. We parked in the large carpark behind which was about a 5 minute walk away. Prices for parking were quite expensive although this was a council carpark, so not the waterparks fault. When we got inside the waterpark we headed straight for the changing rooms. They were quite clean and we saw staff sweeping and moping the floor regularly. Unfortunately it was really busy when we came to the park so there was no sun loungers left at all. We managed to find a small space to sit on the grass. We primarily came to use the new children's splash park. This area wasn't that busy but the queues for the 'adult' slides were terrible, really long. There was possibly too many people in the park I think. The new splash park area was excellent and well suited for our 5 year old. Adults could go on the splash park slides aswell although dependent on lifeguard, you could either slide together or had to go down separately. There was no consistency, each member of staff seemed to have a different set of rules. We had a fun afternoon.Written November 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tototny@Cardiff, UK1,508 contributionsBrilliant way to make the kids worn out not far from many food.places and the beach amd pier will be back again soon with familyWritten August 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- r7794United Kingdom15 contributionsThis picturesque location boasts mesmerizing blue-green waters reminiscent of a tropical paradise. While it features a stony beach, beach shoes are highly recommended for a comfortable experience. It serves as an ideal destination for swimming, dog walking, barbecues, and various water-based activities. Personally, I consider it to be the most captivating spot in the region.Written July 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Amanda ERuncorn, United Kingdom37 contributionsExcellent boat trip
The fish and chips were amazing (from Rockfish)
We were fortunate to see a lot of common dolphins
The staff were very friendly and informativeWritten August 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Colin SPaignton, UK8 contributionsGreat sandy and clean beach near to decent pubs, restaurants and activities for young kids.
Also near to Paignton shopping centre, train station and coach station. A nice promenade for that relaxing stress free walk.Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - n b3 contributionsBeautiful quiet sandy beach very near to where we were staying. Ice-cream shop on the beach a bit dear but well worth it as the ice-creams were huge!Written August 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stewart Q8 contributionsThe green patch around roundham has a winding trail that is interesting to walk down to the beach. Yet, the areas between roundham are a bit touristy, cheap food, a lot of people.Written March 5, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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