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A mini guide to
Torquay, Paignton & Brixham: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Take the cliff railway
Babbacombe Cliff Railway links Babbacombe Downs with Oddicombe Beach and closes in winter for maintenance.
Book Kents Cavern
The cave system is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a scheduled monument; visits are run by Kents Cavern itself.
Golden Hind in season
The replica ship in Brixham closes in winter and reopens at February half term, according to its website.
Walk to Berry Head
The headland east of Brixham is a national nature reserve with a café in the old Guardhouse.
Visit Cockington
Cockington, with its old cottages, is about two miles from the centre of Torquay.
Seasonal events
Winter in Torbay
Dates come from the organiser's own page.
Bay of Lights
28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Illuminated events across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, centred on a 1.5-mile Illumination Trail along Torquay seafront.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Torquay, Paignton & Brixham?
Torquay, Paignton & Brixham is in Devon, England. Torbay's three resorts: Torquay's cave and abbey, Paignton's pier and zoo, Brixham's fishing harbour. Nearby stops and stations include Torquay station, Paignton station, Sea trips.
How long do I need in Torquay, Paignton & Brixham?
2 to 3 days. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Torre Abbey, Kents Cavern, Torquay Museum. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Torquay station (GWR (Riviera Line)); Paignton station (GWR; Dartmouth Steam Railway); Sea trips (Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 16 places to eat and drink in and around Torquay, Paignton & Brixham, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 17 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Torquay, Paignton & Brixham accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Torquay, Paignton & Brixham
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Kents Cavern
Cave system in Devonian limestone known for its archaeology; a scheduled monument and Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Torquay Museum
Museum of the natural, social and cultural heritage of Torquay and South Devon in a Grade II listed building.
Babbacombe Model Village
Miniature village in gardens at Babbacombe, opened in 1963.
Devon
More areas to explore
Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart
Castles at the river mouth, a naval college and a market town at the head of the Dart estuary
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Dartmoor
Granite tors, clapper bridges, Bronze Age sites and moorland villages in a national park
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Exmoor & Lynmouth
A cliff railway, wooded gorges and high moorland where Exmoor meets the sea
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- Cockington: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Kents Cavern: Jcg2006, Public domain, source
- Torquay Museum: Secretlondon, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Babbacombe Model Village: SolomanMcKenzie / SolomanMcKenzie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Dartmouth, Totnes & the Dart: Andrew Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Dartmoor: Addshore, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Exmoor & Lynmouth: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Exeter: Rüdiger Wölk, CC BY-SA 2.5, source
- Plymouth: Herbythyme, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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