Location: Paignton
Top Things to do in Paignton
Top 10 Free Things to do in Paignton, England
Paignton (/ˈpeɪntən/ PAYN-tən) is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon, England. Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the borough of Torbay which was created in 1998. The Torbay area is a holiday destination known as the English Riviera. Paignton's population in the United Kingdom Census of 2011 was 49,021. It has origins as a Celtic settlement and was first mentioned in 1086. It grew as a small fishing village and a new harbour was built in 1847. A railway line was opened to passengers in 1859 creating links to Torquay and London. As its population increased, it merged with the villages of Goodrington and Preston.
Restaurants in Paignton
1. Lollipops and Roses
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
A pretty little shop opposite Paignton Pier, selling hand-made gifts, Pebble Pictures, personalised presents, and unique up-cycled items. Also, Vintage cake stands, Teapot bird feeders, and tea-cup scented candles.
Reviewed By jackiebZ6828BP - Torquay, United Kingdom
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2. Paignton Geopark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 486 reviews
Reviewed By TinBoxTraveller - South Devon, United Kingdom
We regularly visit the Geopark when we are in Paignton. It's just off the beach and there's activities for all ages. In the summer the water and sand pit are great fun - make sure you bring a change of clothes or something you don't mind the kids getting wet. There's swings, a mini trampoline and small climbing frame for little kids, and for older kids there are some huge structures for them to climb over.
3. The Torbay Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
4. Goodrington Sands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,112 reviews
Reviewed By lindacM5937BO - Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Nice clean beach ,flat easy access ,and flat easy walk in front of row pretty beach huts ,also the Dartmouth Steam train runs right by up above beach huts ,really good place to watch it go by and wave at people on board.There are toilets at both ends of beach and a good cafe with seating outside at one end and pub at the other end by amusement arcades and gift shop .Well worth a visit .
5. Roundham Head - South West Coast Path Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
A wheelchair-friendly 1 mile walk on the South West Path around Paignton's Roundham Head, the hub of the town's sixteenth-century fishing industry. The headland's rocky red layered cliffs are topped with pines and sycamores. There are extensive views, northwards across Tor Bay and over Goodrington Sands to Brixham in the south. On a good day you can even see across Lyme Bay to Portland.
Reviewed By V4592TYpatrickt - Carlisle, United Kingdom
Wonderful views from Roundham Gardens on the cliff top - plenty of seats and nooks and crannies to take in the suns rays facing south
6. Broadsands Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By N4135PGjulianh
Beautiful views across Torbay, with good quality access and approach under the railway viaduct, and a large car park with very reasonable parking charges. Pleasant beachside cafe/coffee shop with very friendly staff who could not have been any more helpful. Take a little walk round and up onto the beautiful headland where it opens out into a large common, which is just the happiest place for dogs! The beach promenade is also easy to access for anyone who might struggle with steps (and wheelchair users, parents with prams etc) as the route from the car park to the promenade is level and well-surfaced. There are plenty of public benches both around the promenade and on the common beyond.
7. Paignton Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By EmmJehy
When the tide is low, you can see it heaving with fish - such a great sight. Less busy than other harbours in Torbay, making a great location to watch the boats go by, or have a trip yourself!
8. Goodrington Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 405leonardb
Fun for children, adults and dogs! There is a boating lake , childrens play area , pond with ducks , swans and sygnets and large green area.
9. Oldway Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By LyricRemix - Torquay, United Kingdom
I live local and love a walk around Oldway mansions grounds. The walk is always beautiful and serene. Its peaceful and the grounds are always cared for beautifully. Its a great place to sit and watch the world go by, to walk the dogs, have a picnic or just to go for a walk. The grounds always have alot of tourists who are also enjoying the beauty. Due to the current COVID and repairs the mansion isn't open to the public but it was a lovely day to spend outdoors. It has free parking in the carpark although there had been apparent talk from the council of putting up parking meters which i think would be a huge shame and i hope it doesn't happen. Beautiful place!
10. Victoria Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Luckylynda1 - London, United Kingdom
If you don’t fancy the beach, 5his Park is lovely with space fro childrben to run and play, and a little river running through with ducks on happil6 resting. A fountain in the middle and plenty of seats to si5 and relax.
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