The English Riviera

Name: The English Riviera
Address: 5 Vaughan Parade, Torquay, TQ25JG, GB
Telephone: +441803211211
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The English Riviera - Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe - is one of the UK's premier tourist destinations.

04/02/2025

🎉 The English Riviera Walking Festival is BACK and better than ever!🎉

Join our Walking Festival between 14th-22nd June 2025 discover over 20 unique walks led by local guides, exploring themes that include bird watching, crime, foraging, literature, history and even gin and chocolate, whilst catering for all levels of fitness.

Whether you're up for a quick stroll or a full day adventure, there’s something for everyone. After your hike, treat yourself to a delicious meal or a classic cream tea! 🍰🥂

🎟️ Early bird tickets are available until 17th April 2025 at a discounted rate.🎟️

To book tickets, and for details of each walk including ticket price, distance and duration, visit: www.rivierawalking.co.uk

The Ramblers The South West Coast Path

01/02/2025

✈️ No passport? No problem! ✈️🌴

You don't need to travel far to soak up the sun, feel the sea breeze, and enjoy those lazy, carefree days. 😎

Whether it's a local beach or a serene pool, paradise is just around the corner! 🏖️

Grab your towel, kick off your shoes, and let the relaxation begin. Start planning your South Devon escape today: https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/

📍 The Imperial Torquay

29/01/2025

📚 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT - Jeremy Vine is the headline speaker at the Agatha Christie Festival Spring Gathering! 🎉

Join us on April 12, 2025, for an unforgettable day celebrating the legendary Agatha Christie! We’re thrilled to have journalist, broadcaster, and now novelist The Jeremy Vine launching his debut murder mystery, "Murder on Line One," exclusively at the festival. Get your copies signed ahead of the official release on April 24!

But that's not all! Be part of the unveiling of the stunning new Agatha Christie statue in Torquay, lovingly crafted by Brixham-based sculptor Elisabeth Hadley, featuring Agatha with her beloved dog, Peter.

Your all-inclusive ticket covers:

✨ Engaging talks at Torquay Museum by bestselling authors Robert Thorogood and Victoria Dowd, plus Dr. Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown of the Swinging Christies podcast and Jeremy Vine.
✨ Book signings with the authors.
✨ A delightful picnic-style lunch at the Museum—enjoy it indoors or outside in the park.
✨ An invite to the grand unveiling of the new Agatha Christie statue.
✨ Entry to the ball with a welcome drink.
✨ A sumptuous three-course meal.
✨ Live entertainment and an inspiring after-dinner speaker.
✨ An exclusive commemorative newspaper, pin badge, and lanyard.

Cost: £150 per person

This promises to be a truly special day celebrating Agatha Christie, but hurry—space is limited to just 130 tickets! Don’t miss out; book early to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/3EmdJOl

International Agatha Christie Festival

25/01/2025

Nothing beats the ultimate relaxation combo: hot tubs and cocktails! 🫧🫧🍸

Picture this: a warm soak with the soothing bubbles, your favourite drink in hand, and a magnificent sunset. It’s the perfect recipe for a wellness retreat. 🛌

Looking for a Valentine’s Day getaway? Discover more: https://bit.ly/4h7KTQz

📍 Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa

23/01/2025

WOW, the incredible rainbow coloured buildings and dreamy skies during dusk really does makes Brixham one of the prettiest picture postcard fishing towns in South Devon. 🎨⚓️💛☀️

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21/01/2025

February Half Term fun for all the family. 🌴 🚂 🎳

Not long until schools out, again! Don't stress though as there is so much to do for February Half Term across the English Riviera you will be wishing the kids back to school in no time.

Enjoy the great outdoors and endless activities for the whole family to discover: https://bit.ly/34bcLT6

19/01/2025

Wonderful winter strolls and incredible picture-perfect views over beautiful Babbacombe Beach. 🏖️ 📸

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14/01/2025

🌟 Did you experience the Bay of Lights Illumination Trail 2024? 🌟

We’d love to hear about your thoughts as this feedback is important so this can be reviewed and improved for 2025.

Please take a moment to complete our short survey and share your thoughts. Thank you for helping us make the trail even brighter next year! 💡🎉

Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/1CFWPpvrdv

11/01/2025

🎉Don't miss our jam-packed calendar of events during 2025! 🎉 ✈️ ☠️

If you are looking for what's on in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham look no further. Whatever time of year you visit the English Riviera, you’ll find lots going on including:

🏴‍☠️ The Brixham Pirate Festival
3, 4 & 5 May

✈️ English Riviera Airshow
30 may - 1 June

🥾 English Riviera Walking Festival
14 - 22 June

🎤 Electric Bay Festival
11 - 13 July

📚 International Agatha Christie Festival
13 - 21 Sept

🦀 England’s Seafood FEAST
26 Sept - 12 Oct

✨ Bay of Lights
Date TBC

And so much more: https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on

09/01/2025

🎉UK coastal town on the English Riviera named one of the most 'walkable' in Britain! 🥾🌴🎉

Paignton has been described as 'one of the brightest jewels on the English Riviera's crown' and is an ideal destination for walkers.

It boasts a long stretch of beautiful and easily accessible beachfront, promenade, traditional pier, and colourful beach huts. You can stroll for miles on The South West Coast Path, enjoying scenic views all the way to Brixham or Torquay. 🏖️🐚

Read the full article here: https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/uk-seaside-town-english-riviera-34424950

🗓️Don’t miss the English Riviera Walking Festival between 14 - 22 June 2025 and enjoy over 20 guide walks.

👍Early bird tickets available until 17th April: https://rivierawalking.co.uk

English Riviera Walking Tours

07/01/2025

Got the back to work blues? 💙💙

Only blues you’ll find here are our ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, secluded coves and plenty of picnic spots. The English Riviera is the perfect base to experience it all. 🏖️

Start planning your 2025 getaway today: https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/

04/01/2025

🌴🏖️ Are you planning your 2025 getaway? Here are the top 5️⃣ reasons to visit the stunning English Riviera! 🏖️ 🌴

1️⃣ Breathtaking Scenery: Experience The South West Coast Path, award-winning beaches, and picturesque towns that make this region a visual paradise. 🏖️

2️⃣ Mild Climate: Enjoy a mild climate that invites you to explore year-round, perfect for outdoor adventures and leisurely strolls. 😎

3️⃣ Outdoor Adventures: From hiking to watersports, there's something for every adventurer! 💦

4️⃣ Culinary Delights: Indulge in fresh seafood and local delicacies at seaside restaurants, showcasing the best of British cuisine. 🦐

5️⃣ Events & Festivals: Immerse yourself in our jam-packed programme of festivals and events. ✈️ ☠️

Plan your getaway and make unforgettable memories in this coastal gem! https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/

02/01/2025

The breathtaking views and superb multi-changing neon lights from Torquay’s very own stairway to heaven are incredible. 💡🌈

Visit www.englishriviera.co.uk and start planning your 2025 adventures.

📌 Rock Walk, Torquay

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31/12/2024

👏 2024 has been incredible! 👏 🌴

From stunning sunsets to picturesque beaches, the English Riviera has truly captured the hearts of all our visitors. ❤️

Here are some of the our 'top favourite' visitor pictures from 2024, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of our South Devon coast. 📸

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28/12/2024

🏖️ 🐚 Escape to the stunning English Riviera in 2025, where the sun-kissed shores meet charming coastal towns and discover:

🌴 22 miles of stunning coastline
🌍 English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
✈️ World-class events and festivals
🦀 England's Seafood Coast
🎭 A thriving theatre scene
🚂 Over 20 top attractions for the whole family
🛌 500 accommodation providers for all types of travellers
🍹 300 finest food and drink venues

Adventure awaits at every turn so start planning your coastal escape today: https://www.englishriviera.co.uk

21/12/2024

Rise and Shine! 🌅 🧡 🌴

Incredible sunrise from Daddyhole Plain overlooking the breathtaking Meadfoot Beach,Torquay.

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19/12/2024

Don't Miss Torre Abbey Christmas Market, open every day until 22nd December!🎄🎁🍻

The market (part of the Bay of lights) offer an array of holiday treats, unique gifts, artisanal crafts as well as a tempting selection of food and drink. It’s the perfect place to enjoy some Christmas shopping and to find the perfect gift for your loved ones while soaking up the festive atmosphere.

Entry to the market is free and open to all: https://bit.ly/3V42f7F

17/12/2024

The English Riviera is really getting into the spirit of Christmas and our towns are dressed with festive sparkle. 🎄 🌈 ✨

Fancy spending Christmas in South devon? https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/

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5 Vaughan Parade
Torquay
TQ25JG

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+441803211211

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https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/

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Sunny winter walks and calm, crystal clear waters! 🏝️🍁📍small hidden cove between Oddicombe and Babbacombe Beach. https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/ #englishriviera #devon

WOW, Alive With Light is truly a magical sight! 🎄✨Torre Abbey has transformed into a breath-taking canvas of light and history with an innovative light projection show, celebrating the rich heritage of the abbey and the festive spirit of Christmas as part of the Bay of Lights initiative. Shows daily (weather dependent) until 2nd January 2025. https://www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on/torre-abbey-alive-with-light/ #bayoflights #englishriviera #devon

Fat Boy Slim Headlines Electric Bay 2025!

FatBoy Slim Announced as First Headliner for Electric Bay Festival 2025 on Saturday 12th July 2025! 🎧 🎧 Marking its fourth edition, Electric Bay Festival returns to Torre Abbey Meadows, Torquay on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July 2025 with their biggest headline act to date, the funk soul brother himself, Fatboy Slim! Undoubtedly one of the most successful dance artists of all time, Norman Cook, better know as Fatboy Slim, will bring his infectious energy and huge outdoor festival production to Electric Bay on Saturday 12th July at their beautiful Devonshire seafront setting in Torquay. Tickets for Fatboy Slim’s headline date will go on sale exclusively to pre-sale sign-ups at 10am on Tuesday 3rd December with general sale beginning 24 hours later on Wednesday 4th December. Make sure to sign up now for exclusive early access to tickets at www.electricbayfestival.com #electricbay #fatboyslim #normancook #englishriviera #devon

Volume up! 🔊🔊POV: Taking in the incredible views and the nostalgic sound of the steam train as it chugs along the breathtaking English Riviera coast. 🚂🌊 https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/ #train #steamtrain #englishriviera #devon

Prepare to be mesmerised by our breathtaking, crystal clear shallow waters. 🏝️🍉🐚 https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/ #summer #englishriviera #southdevon #devon 📍Babbacombe Beach

The sound of the steam train chugging past Goodrington Sands is absolutely mesmerising. 🚂 If you ever get the chance, make sure to catch this amazing sight and sound. 🔉https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/ #trains #englishriviera #devon

Exploring the coastal beauty between Oddicombe to Babbacombe Beach. 🐚 🌴#babbacombe #beachview #torquay #englishriviera #devon #walkinguk #visitengland #devoncoast #coast #nature #Devon

Seals just wanna fun - we are so lucky to capture incredible wildlife along our South Devon coast. 🦭😍📍Brixham #seals #wildlife #englishriviera #brixham #southdevon #devon

Babbacombe Cliff Railway; an English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site built between the gaps in the 73m high cliffs: a fault line between the Devonian grey limestone and Permian red rocks.Built in 1926, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has shuttled hundreds of thousands of holiday makers to and from Oddicombe Beach since it first opened in 1926.Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery to be found in the UK, the Cliff Railway provides a vital and non-exhausting way for locals and holiday makers alike to soak up the peaceful atmosphere and take in the amazing views as they travel to and from the water's edge. #babbacombe #babbacombecliffrailway #coast #englishriviera #devon Babbacombe Cliff Railway English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark

Christmas On The English Riviera

From our home to yours, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 🥂 https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/ #englishriviera #christmas #Devon

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