Paignton tourist information

Paignton, is part of Torbay, the English Riviera, and is a family resort with a harbour, long beaches and parks.

Hotels overlook the sea and the pier, as well as lots of them inland.

The town has grown since becoming a Victorian resort. The old town is inland from the beach, the church is of interest, next to a tower remaining from a former bishops palace.

There are tennis courts in Victoria Park behind the shopping centre. The park has play areas and a small stream running through it. The library used to be in the park but has now moved to a new building just opposite Paignton Bus Station

Lots to do and see, and is ideal for families. New cinema complex on the Green next to the theatre on the sea front, with a crazy golf. The main beach is here. Lots of clubs and pubs, often with music.

Paignton is also home to the The Torbay cinema, possibly the oldest cinema in Britain. Located next to the railway station, it is owned by the Torbay Steam Railway and no longer operating as a cinema, it is, sadly, all boarded up with no signs of any renovation work.

Coastal walks and the gardens on the cliffs are lit up in summer, try going to the harbour and walking to Goodrington. If you walk the other way towards Torquay you will get to Preston Sands.