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take the Torbay road from Newton Abbot
and either take the Ring Road or go into Torquay and take the
coast road round Torbay.
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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.
Lots to do and see, and is ideal for families. Click on the
Official Guide
for latest What's On information. 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.
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.
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What
To See -
Paignton Tourist Attractions
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 Paignton
Pier, tread the boards on this historic pier 
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| Paignton
Zoo, on the Totnes Road from Paignton. A modern zoo worth
going. Much improved recently, animals, lakeside train, displays,
shop, etc, Tel: 01803 557479
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| Goodrington
Sands, walk from Paignton, drive, or take the bus. Situated
just outside Paignton on the coast road to Brixham. All the
fun of the beach with a waterslide park Location
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Valley Leisure Centre has a swimming pool, opposite Goodrington.
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| Oldway
Mansion, between Paignton and Torquay, former home of
the Singer family, nice gardens (tennis, putting and bowls)
and rooms modelled on the Palace Of Versailles, open to the
public. Tel: 01803 550711. Location
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courts, and the library, is in Victoria
Park behind the shopping centre. Location
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Torbay cinema, the oldest in Britain(?), next to the
railway station. Owned by the Torbay Steam Railway and no longer
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Valley Steam Railway, from Paignton Station runs
via Goodrington and Churston, to Kingswear where you can get
the ferry to Dartmouth.
Tel: 01803 555872 for timetables. Location
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Compton
Castle, just outside
Paignton, take the ring road between Paignton and Torquay, turn
off at Ipplepen turning. Fortified Manor House, with ghost!,
home of seafarer Sir Humphrey Gilbert (1539-1583) who colonised
Newfoundland. Still occupied by his ancestors. Tel: 01803 875740
Open: Mon, Wed
and Thur 10:00-12.15 & 14:00-17:00. Including Bank Holidays.
NT members free! April -end Oct from 1st April (or Easter if
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Where
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Marldon Paignton TQ3 1SJ
5 Cottages - Believed to date back to the 17th Century; Millmans Farm still retains much of its original charm and character, former barns have been skilfully converted into self-catering cottages set around a courtyard and attractive ... Sleeps 4 /4/5/2/8
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Paignton TQ4 6BY
Braeside Mews is set in an enviable location less than 300 yards from Goodrington Beach and coastal footpath. Just behind the beach you will find the Water Park - Quay West, Grand Prix Go Karts, amusements, miniature golf, and boating lake ... Sleeps 6
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Around
The Paignton Area
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| Explore
the Torbay coast, try a day out in Torquay
or Brixham, or cross the Dart to
Dartmouth and go home through Totnes. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Torbay (0.00 miles) Torquay (2.50 miles) Brixham (3.91 miles) Totnes (5.22 miles) Dartmouth (5.82 miles) Kingswear (5.98 miles) Staverton (6.24 miles) Newton Abbot (6.78 miles) Shaldon (7.66 miles) Teignmouth (8.41 miles) Ashburton (9.89 miles) |
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