BABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE
A
world in miniature, the Model Village is one of Britain's
best-loved attractions. In amongst its breathtaking gardens
you'll find a city centre, stately home, Stonehenge, Wembley
Stadium, streams, waterfalls and much more. Look out for the
Edwardian Bus that will take you up to the village.
BYGONES
MUSEUM
A
life sized Victoian Street with over 20 shops and period rooms,
large model railway and Fantasyland.
KENTS
CAVERN
Take
a trip through 2 million years, discovering prehistoric remains
and spectacular rock formation. Fully guided tours give a
unique insight into this underground world.
TORQUAY
MUSEUM
Take
a journey into Torquay's fascinating past, find out about
local wildlife, famous people and Torquay through the ages
and don't miss the unique Agatha Christie exhibition.
TORRE
ABBEY
Torquay's
oldest building with its abbey ruins, houses a superb collection
of paintings and antiques. The nearby Spanish Barn was used
to hold Spanish prisoners after the Armada of 1588.
THE
RIVIERA CENTRE
Torquay's
indoor beach with Fun Pool, complete with flume ride and wave
machine. There's also shows for children, indoor soft play
area, a fully equipped gym, sauna, restaurants, bars and much
more.
GOODRINGTON
SEASHORE INTERPRETATION CENTRE
Based
right on the beach at Goodrington and free to enter, this
centre offers a journey of discovery into the underwater world
of the seashore, complete with interactive exhibits, a walk-through
rockpool and a programme of regular Rockpool Rambles.
PAIGTON
& DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY
The
Railway lets you experience the magic of the steam age on
a 7-mile stretch of the Great Western Railway. The train takes
you on a spectacular journey alongside Torbay, then through
wooded slopes to the River Dart.
PAIGNTON
ZOO
In
this exciting world of wildlife you will find state of the
art enclosures designed with the animals and visitors in mind.
Stalk through the Big Cat Forest, swoop into the Bird Aviary
and sink into the Wetland Experience. There is also plenty
of hands on fun and a lively programme of wildlife events.
QUAYWEST
BEACH RESORT
Just
behind Goodrington's long sandy beach you will find the exciting
and entertaining world of Quaywest. At its heart is Shipwreck
Island, where half a mile of water slides twist, turn and
splash in this open-air waterpark. Nearby Grand Prix Go-Karts
whiz around a specially built circuit and there is much more
fun on the water with the Bumper Boats.
EVENTS/FESTIVALS/ENTERTAINMENT
The
summer is one long waterfront Kid's Party - with Carnivals,
Fun Fairs, Circus, Fireworks, Radion One Roadshows, Pedal
Car Rallies, Water-Ski Shows, Air Shows and not forgetting
Punch and Judy. Paignton's Children's Festival has been run
as an annual event for one week in August just for kids, for
over 50 years. Each day is themed with shows, action and events.
Many of the regular walks and tours around the resort are
designed with children in mind, from the Cockington Ghost
Walks to the Berry Head Seabird Safari.