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Sightseeing
Lovely zoo with lots of kids play areas. This zoo makes for a lovely day out - As of 2020 needs to be booked in advance.
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadLovely zoo with lots of kids play areas. This zoo makes for a lovely day out - As of 2020 needs to be booked in advance.
Giant themed Playpark on the green by the sea - what could be better for the older kids? There is plenty of seafront kiosks in Peak season so it can also be relaxing for the Grown ups.
9 locals recommend
Geoplay Park
Esplanade RoadGiant themed Playpark on the green by the sea - what could be better for the older kids? There is plenty of seafront kiosks in Peak season so it can also be relaxing for the Grown ups.
A Pirate ship, a museum... walk the plank and have some swashbuckling adventures... Fun way to spend a couple of hours.
34 locals recommend
Golden Hind Museum Ship
The QuayA Pirate ship, a museum... walk the plank and have some swashbuckling adventures... Fun way to spend a couple of hours.
We love taking a trip on the Steam train along the coast to Dartmouth, where there are independent retailers, great fish and chips all in a Historical Town.
110 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Queen's Park RoadWe love taking a trip on the Steam train along the coast to Dartmouth, where there are independent retailers, great fish and chips all in a Historical Town.
Lovely Park with a skate park and a gated play area for younger children.
7 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Hyde RoadLovely Park with a skate park and a gated play area for younger children.
City/town information
Seaside town - from regular highstreet shops to arcades, icecreams, beaches, places to eat, Crazy Golf, GeoPlay Park, Paignton has a great variety for families.
41 locals recommend
Paignton
Seaside town - from regular highstreet shops to arcades, icecreams, beaches, places to eat, Crazy Golf, GeoPlay Park, Paignton has a great variety for families.
Harbour Fishing Town... beautiful walks along the harbour edge - great spots for crabbing and a lovely town centre with some fabulous independent retailers.
113 locals recommend
Brixham
Harbour Fishing Town... beautiful walks along the harbour edge - great spots for crabbing and a lovely town centre with some fabulous independent retailers.
Torquay
Fabulous Seaside/Harbour Town.