Enjoy the cuddly cuties at Occombe Farm, follow the animal-paddocks trail, invade the indoor-play area and pop into the farm shop. Head back into the Stone Age at Kents Cavern, with its maze of caves embedded in 400-million-year-old rocks. Or discover family-friendly beaches at Meadfoot, Paignton, Broadsands and Torre Abbey.
Ride the South Devon Railway with Thomas the Tank Engine or the steam train and paddle steamer at the Dartmouth Steam Rail and River Boat Company. Discover how your great-great-grandparents lived at Bygones Victorian Museum. Or see Stonehenge and a medieval castle in miniature at Babbacombe Model Village.
Stretch your arms and legs at Torquay’s first and only dedicated bouldering gym, Boulder Bunker. Ride the ferry over to Brixham. Get that Med-feel riding the lazy river, twisting tyre rides and slippery waterslides at Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark. Or meet 2500 animals in 80 acres at Paignton Zoo.
Meet, greet, and hand-feed adorable animals and experience a new activity every 30 minutes at Pennywell Farm. Pretend you’re in Switzerland at the snow-free Torquay Alpine Ski Club. Enjoy free play at Crockington Court. And go to war at Battlefield Live Torbay, a combat play experience using military-grade infrared gaming guns.
Fish for plaice, mackerel and bass or just watch out for dolphins on a Silver Halo Charters trip. Go Ape at Haldon Forest or fire for the bull at Torquay Archers. Splat your pals at UCZ Paintball or pose around the bay on jet skis with Jet Set Go. Or enjoy a parkland layout and stiff test of your skills at Torquay Golf Club.
Walking? The South West Coast Path or Agatha Christie Trail are all yours. Coasteer, canoe or paddleboard with Reach Outdoors. Marvel at the sculpture trail, exhibitions, resident artist and outdoor theatre at Cockington Court. See creative work from local talent at Torre Abbey or tour the gardens and sample the menus at Buckfast Abbey.
Head to The Little Theatre for quirky live action set in a church. Get down to Oddicombe Beach on the Babbacombe Cliff Railway. Discover other great beaches at Anstey’s Cove, Meadfoot, Torre Abbey, Preston Sands and Corbyn Sands. Or ride the ferris wheel at the marina, people-watch and then refuel at The Lighthouse Café.
Events? Enjoy the steam fair in late summer or the Paignton Festival in July. Buckle up for big nights out with cocktails at Soho Bar, big laughs at the Torquay Comedy Club, Guinness at Seamus O’Donnell’s, retro stuff at The Griffin Bar, the seafront beer tap at TQ Beerworks, and wine flights at Wine@7.
