Attractions near Paignton
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Kirkham House
Late medieval stone built house, restored in the 1960s.Offers an insight into life in a town house during the 15th century
Paignton Zoo
Modern zoo with conservation at heart. Zoo is split into six habitat themed zones with big cats, elephants, primates, snakes, lizards & birds and more
Cockington Country Park
Doomsday book village surrounded by 460 Acres of parkland, woodland, and farmland.
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Ruined castle situated in a picturesque valley. Consists of a 15th century gatehouse and wall surrounding a 16th century Elizabethan country house
Torre Abbey
Torbay's most historic building. Built in 1196 as a monastery, it is now the Mayor's official residence. [CLOSED FOR RESTORATION UNTIL 2013]
Living Coasts
Focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life, enjoy the marine birds including penguins, and experience underwater viewing and interactive activities.
Kents Cavern
One of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain, dating back 500,000 years. Also contains many interesting geological formations
The Golden Hind - Brixham
Offering a unique insight into life on board Sir Francis Drakes 16th century sailing ship.
Berry Head Country Park
Berry Head is Torbay's most important wildlife site. It also features Napoleonic fortifications, geological formations and landscapes designated as being of national importance.
Devon Wildlife Centre And Hospital
Wildlife hospital caring for sick, injured and orphan wildlife with a view to returning to wild as soon as possible. The centre is also an educational centre on issues facing wildlife.
Dartington Cider Press Centre
A unique visitor centre with fifteen shops, eating places and workshops set in a village atmosphere.
Bayards Cove Fort
Bayard's Cover Fort is a small early Tudor artillery fort, built to defend the harbour entrance at Dartmouth
Dartmouth Castle
Well-preserved and beautifully sited 14th century castle juts out into the narrow entrance of the Dart estuary
Coleton Fishacre House
Arts & Crafts-style house with elegant Art Deco-influenced interior, set amid gardens in a spectacular coastal setting.
Fast Rabbit Farm
150 acre farm including 40 acres of woodland and 15 acre gardens and nursery.
Burnham Nurseries
Visit the largest selection of orchid species and hybrids in the UK. Open all year round.
Shaldon Wildlife Trust
One of the smallest zoos in Europe focusing on the smaller endangered species. Set in semitropical gardens, on the hillside above the village of Shaldon.
Blackpool Sands - Dartmouth
Picturesque beach, complete with cafe and beach shop, showers, disabled facilities and watersport equipment hire.
The Church House
Attractive granite and thatch 15th Century, grade II* listed historic building. The house has recently undergone a major restoration project
Buckfast Butterflies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
Situated on the edge of Dartmoor, next to a river populated by wild otters, the sanctuary has enclosures of both British and Asian short-clawed otters. The adjacent butterfly house is home to free-flying…
Decoy Country Park
Decoy was once a clay quarry but now supports a wealth of wildlife, with the main habitats found here including ponds, streams, fen, wet woodland and heathy woodland.
Canonteign Falls
England's highest waterfall, situated in the Teign Valley. To accompany the stunning scenery there are a number of activities available including nature trails, quizzes, a nature reserve and a junior…
Becky Falls Woodland Park
A Nature park which was voted Top Beauty Spot in Devon 2007.
Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve
Nature reserve situated at the mouth of the River Exe in South Devon
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