Paignton is part of the "English Riviera" alongside Torquay and Brixham on the Torbay coast. Torbay has great sandy beaches and picturesque scenery. Paignton Beach is a long stretch of sand and shingle that’s popular for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. Paignton Pier that sits along the beach going out to sea has traditional seaside fun with arcades, cafes and great sea views across Torbay.
Paignton is home to the Paignton Zoo, one of the UK’s top zoological gardens, with a wide range of animals for families and kids to enjoy and learn about their programs of wildlife protection, especially for endangered species. The Dartmouth Steam Railway runs from the centre of the town from Paignton to Kingswear nad is a popular day trip for tourists. The main draw here is the beach and the seafront, a great holiday vibe with lots going on and busy on a hot summers day. Splashworld is just down the road at Goodrington, think waterpark on steroids, a fantastic day out going down the flumes. Find holiday cottages in Paignton here from small to large, budget to modern and luxury holiday homes. There are a number of caravan and holiday parks in Paignton found here if you can't find something suitable for your holiday!
