All about Paignton

Paignton is a lovely town in Devon

This area of Devon can be all things for all people. It's a classic British Seaside area, part of the English Riviera,

Paignton has long sandy beaches, great for building sandcastles, and plenty of accomodation with hotels and B&B available.

Things to see - Oldway Mansion, Elberry Cove's coastline, Palace theatre with great shows and a multiplex cinema too,
Explore Winner's Street with it's collection of antique shops that'll thrill those who love a rummage through shops crammed with exotic items.

Quaywest Waterpark - at Goodrington Beach
Thrill rides include Wild Kamikaze, Screamer, Devil's Ride with it's 65' freefall
Fun rides are Raging Rapids' and 'Surf Lagoon' and these are tube rides!
Speedcoaster rides from the tamest Wet & Wild to scarier Corkscrew and the Sidewinder.
For smaller kids there's the more sedatre Submarine Adventure and Toontown Pool.
There are also just normal swimming pools if you fancy just a swim! With go-karts, amusement rides, bumper boats and crazy golf too.

Paignton Pier - opened in 1879 it's at the middle of Paignton's beach and is open all year round. It's got a mixture of attractions on it including amusements, rides and prize bingo.

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
MP3 tours and animal information to download on their website. There's a list of feeding times available so you can work out the best time to go if you're keen on seeing particular animals.
80 acres of animals and attractions - miniature train ride, a wobbly jungle bridge in Lemur Wood, indoor and outdoor play areas, keeper talks

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway
Steam trains alone 7 miles of coastal track -from Paignton along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and to the Dart estuary at Kingswear.

Oldway Mansion
Built c1873, alterations carried out in c1904. Bought in c1946 by Paignton Council for use as a civic centre. Marble staircase, glasswork, main hall and c1850 sewing machine. Visit free of charge. Council offices here, plus use as a wedding venue, and local radio stations are based here.

 

Occombe Farm - nature trail, education centre, farm shop and cafe
Cows, sheep, bees, orchard, plus Site of Special Scientific Interest with important wildlife habitats. An important place for owls, birds and insects with a varied landscape including native grassland, woodland and hedgerows.

Kirkham House - English Heritage look after this well-preserved, medieval stone residence

Seashore Centre at Goodrington is home to the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust's marine work, Rockpool Zone with seawater tanks -

Paignton Parish Church: large, mainly 15th Century parish church, with an elaborate chantry

Skiwest Watersports- offer waterskiing and wakeboarding for the complete beginner onwards with all safety equipment and wetsuits supplied. With ringo rides, speedboat trips and boat charter available too.

Boat rides - there are many tours and boat rides available from the habours. Seeing the coast line by boat is a great way of seeing the sites.