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Brixham
Local Attractions and Things to Do:
Golden Hind - Brixham
Golden Hind captained by
Sir Francis Drake is now based in Brixham,
Devon the area where Sir Francis Drake lived
and worked
Brixham
Heritage Museum
Heritage and History of Brixham, Devon,
UK, a historic town and fishing port
Paignton
Zoo - Paignton
One of England's largest
zoos with over 1,200 animals in the beautiful
setting of 75 acres of botanical gardens.
The zoo is one of Devon's most popular family
day's out
Babbacombe
Model Village - Torquay
The model village is a unique
journey into a miniature world. Picturesque
by day, magical at night. Open all year.
Visit website for details
Quaywest
Waterpark - Paignton
Enjoy the wettest and wildest
fun at the English Riviera's outdoor water
park. Choose from 8 different flumes. Also
go-karts, amusement rides, bumper boats
and crazy golf
Paignton
Pier - Paignton
Situated at the centre of Paignton seafront.
Amusements, children's rides and prize bingo.
Occombe
Farm - Paignton
Occombe Farm, opened in 2006, offers a whole
new Devon food and farming experience for
all the family. View Ruby Red cows, pigs,
sheep grazing in the fields and hens and
ducks in the orchard.
Kents
Cavern Prehistoric Caves - Torquay
Recognised as the most important stone age
cave in Britain, Kents Cavern has revealed
more about palaeolithic Britain than anywhere
else.
The
Seashore Centre - Goodrington, Paignton
The Seashore Centre at Goodrington is home
to the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust's
marine work, with interactive technology
bringing the underwater world to life.
Paignton
and Dartmouth Steam Railway - Paignton
Steam train trip from Paignton to Kingswear
(for ferry to Dartmouth). Coastal and country
scenery. Services combine with river trips
on the River Dart. Ticket prices stated
below are return fees. Single ticket prices
are available.
Living
Coasts - Torquay
Living Coasts features a range of fascinating
coastal creatures from loud and loveable
penguins to playful fur seals, colourful
puffins to waders and sea ducks.
Kirkham
House - Paignton
This well-preserved, medieval stone residence
has undergone considerable repair work and
gives a fascinating insight into life in
a town house during the 15thC.
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