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Attractions and Activities in or near Paignton, such as Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company and Paignton Zoo are listed below. Paignton is a popular traditionl seaside resort with long, safe sandy beaches and a bustling, colourful pier. There are a whole host of attractions on offer along the waterfront area including waterslides and crazy golf. Alternatives include Paignton Zoo, Dartmouth Steam Railway the 500 year old Kirkham House or Old Mansion.

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Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company

Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, Paignton 0.2 miles away

Jump on the 4277 Hercules (which in its time has hauled coal in Wales and china clay in Cornwall) for a nostalgia-filled steam train ride along the undulating South Devon coast and down into the Dart Valley. You’ll be travelling through an Area of... more

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Paignton Zoo

Totnes Road, Paignton 0.9 miles away

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is one of Britain’s leading zoos. Visit the 80 acre site and you’ll see all your favourites such as lion, tiger, gorilla, orang-utan, flamingo, elephant and giraffe, as well as some more unusual species such as red... more

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The Golden Hind Museum Ship

The Quay, Brixham Harbour, Brixham 3.6 miles away

It’s one thing reading about the incredible hardships the sailors on Francis Drake’s Golden Hind suffered as they circumnavigated the globe with their captain but quite another to step aboard the ship and get a feel of it in person. This full-sized... more

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Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises

13 The Quay, Brixham 3.6 miles away

Taking to the water is a must when visiting South Devon's beautiful bay home to the towns of Torquay and Brixham, or the South Hams picturesque port of Dartmouth or quaint town of Totnes - so why not do it in style aboard the largest ship sailing in... more

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Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay 3.9 miles away

There’s something undeniably enjoyable about wondering through flower-decked gardens and admiring the handiwork of a team of people who have recreated every aspect of life around you – but in miniature. At Babbacombe Model Village in Torquay you’ll... more

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Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company

Kingswear Signal Box, The Square, Kingswear 6.0 miles away

Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company: We are unique in offering combined steam railway, river and sea adventures for days out in South Devon. Our steam trains travel seven miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down into the... more

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Tuckers Maltings

Teign Road, Newton Abbot 6.8 miles away

Tuckers Maltings is one of only a handful of floor Maltings that produce malt in the traditional way and is open to the public for guided tours. Supplying over 30 breweries in the West Country and beyond with quality malt. The Speciality Bottled Beer... more

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Woodlands Family Theme Park

Blackawton, Dartmouth 7.1 miles away

Let’s face it, it rains a lot in the UK and it’s every parent’s fear that the kids will be stuck in the house all day, driving them crazy, as a result. That is why Woodlands Family Theme Park – with its all-weather attractions – is just the ticket.... more

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South Devon Railway

The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh 9.5 miles away

The South Devon Railway is a fantastic, steamy day out! It’s one of the West Country’s top tourist attractions and will appeal to everyone in the family. Come and enjoy an outstanding seven-mile train ride behind a magnificent GWR steam engine... more

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Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary

The Station, Buckfastleigh 9.5 miles away

Buckfast Butterlies and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary offers a great day out for all the family. Learn about conservation issues and what we can do to encourage these insects into our own gardens. Find out how to sponsor an Otter and see how they live in... more

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Buckfast Abbey

Buckfastleigh 10.0 miles away

Buckfast Abbey is home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks. It is believed that there has been an abbey on the site since 1018 built by King Canute. The impressive grounds have immaculate lawns and fine old stone buildings.... more

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Devon Guild of Craftsmen

Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey 11.8 miles away

The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is the South West's largest contemporary craft centre. The Guild houses a spacious Gallery, large craft shop and The Terrace Cafe with rooftop seating - all housed in the Grade II Riverside Mill overlooking Dartmoor. ... more

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Dartmoor National Park

Parke, Bovey Tracey 12.2 miles away

Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles, making it the largest and wildest area of open country in Southern England. Lots of people visit the National Park to enjoy the beautiful scenery and to recharge their batteries, but many... more

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Stuart Line Cruises

5 Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth 14.2 miles away

Stuart Line Cruise offer a wide variety of cruises for an enjoyable day out all year round. These include river and bird watching cruises, sea cruises, carnival Cruises, BBQ Cruises, Red Arrows cruises, Santa & firework cruises. There are also day... more

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World of Country Life

Sandy Bay, Littleham, Exmouth 15.5 miles away

World of Country Life gives you value for money, a great day out for all the family come rain or shine. Kids, adults and grandparents will all enjoy a full day of memorable experiences. Why not take a walk back in time down Memory Lane and explore... more

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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens

East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton 19.5 miles away

Bicton Park is a magical blend of 18th century tranquillity and modern-day facilities for all the family. There is a miniature village, large climbing camp, a nature trail, maze, mini golf and a children´s football pitch. A tour of the 63 acre park,... more

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Exeter Cathedral

1 The Cloisters, Exeter 19.9 miles away

Exeter Cathedral welcomes anyone to participate in their religious services. Guided tours operate when services are not taking place.... more

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Crealy Great Adventure

Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary 19.9 miles away

Welcome to the kingdom of Crealy Great Adventure Park! Enter the land of Devon’s Crealy and ride the BIG six! Fly through the air, splash through flowing water, explore mystical woodland and meet the cutest creatures. With huge rides, masses of... more

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The Donkey Sanctuary

Sidmouth 24.5 miles away

Where else in the world but animal-mad Britain would you come across such a soft-hearted attraction as the Donkey Sanctuary just outside Sidmouth? Visitors return time and again to wander through fields and fields of donkeys who will live out their... more

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National Marine Aquarium

Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth 25.3 miles away

A hugely impressive educational attraction, the National Marine Aquarium is also bags of fun. Who can resist the 4D cinema screening of Deepo’s Undersea Wondershow where water is splashed at you and bubbles appear all around you as you watch? Or the... more

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Beer Quarry Caves

Beer 27.1 miles away

It beggars belief but an amazing 24 cathedrals were created using individuals stones that were quarried by hand from Beer Quarry. That is an awful lot of hard work underground for thousands of quarrymen over the years. No surprise, then, that the... more

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Morwellham Heritage Centre

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock 28.0 miles away

Morwellham Heritage Centre: The greatest copper port in Queen Victoria´s empire lies 23 miles inland. The Tamar ketch ´Garlandstone´ is moored at the quay; original cottages, shops and hostelry. 1860s costumed staff welcome visitors and host guided... more

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Seaton Tramway

Riverside Depot, Harbour Road, Seaton 29.0 miles away

Seaton Tramway operates a three mile route through East Devon´s glorious Axe Valley between Seaton and the small village of Colyford and the ancient town of Colyton. Travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves giving... more

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Diggerland

Verbeer Manor, Cullompton 31.6 miles away

Diggerland - The Ultimate Adventure Park experience Where children ride and drive full size diggers, with over 18 rides to enjoy. Test your skills on the Dumper Trucks. Find buried treasure. Knock down the skittles. Dig a giant hole with the dirt... more

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Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

Milford, Lifton 33.7 miles away

In addition to a large collection of Steam, Agriculture and bygones the Centre now hosts the historic collection of the Fairground Heritage Trust including a collection of operating fairground rides from the early 20th Century.... more

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Launceston Steam Railway

St Thomas Road, Launceston 37.8 miles away

A narrow gauge steam railway running from the historic Cornish town of Launceston, through the glorious Kensey Valley, to the hamlet of Newmills.... more

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The Monkey Sanctuary

Murrayton House, Looe 37.9 miles away

Monkeys have always delighted humans, their intelligence and physical features so recognisably close to our own. Yet they have been victims of abuse and neglect by hunters and misguided pet owners and the result is many thousands of animals that have... more

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Exmoor National Park

Exmoor House, Dulverton 41.8 miles away

Once visited, never forgotten – Exmoor National Park. And so much to see and do! Exmoor National Park is the place to explore and discover; somewhere where you’ll have a truly memorable experience. There’s something for everyone – for amblers and... more

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Quince Honey Farm

North Road, South Molton 42.2 miles away

The world famous Quince Honey Farm allows close up viewing of these wild and wonderful creatures in the unique indoor apiary. The glass booths show working colonies of honeybees without interfering with their natural lifestyle. View the complete... more

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Dartington Crystal

Linden Close, Great Torrington 44.1 miles away

Dartington Crystal is internationally famous for beautiful, handmade, contemporary glassware and is dedicated to innovative designs. See first hand how the crystal is hand crafted with skill and care, each piece is a true original. Individually made... more

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Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn Courtyard, Bolventor, Launceston 44.8 miles away

Daphne Du Maurier´s Smugglers at Jamaica Inn is set in one of the most breathtaking locations in Cornwall. Built in 1750 as a coaching inn and used by travellers crossing Bodmin Moor some of which were smuggling brandy and tea into the UK!, this was... more

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Abbotsbury Swannery

Nature Park, Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd, Abbotsbury 46.3 miles away

This is the only place in the world where you can wander through the middle of a colony of nesting Mute Swans – and the gorgeous Dorset coast backdrop makes it all the more special. Abbotsbury Swannery was actually set up by Benedictine Monks back... more

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Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton 47.7 miles away

Often described as a definitive English garden, Hestercombe Gardens is a gorgeous mix of three centuries of design and the result is a glorious site that welcomes walkers (and their dogs) all year round. The landscape garden is Georgian, the work of... more

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The Big Sheep

Abbotsham, Bideford 50.1 miles away

We promise you, you will not get round everything at the Big Sheep in one day. The out and out highlight of my visit was the drop dead hilarious sheep races on which tiny woollen sheep are tied to the backs of real life sheep who then complete a... more

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Bodmin & Wenford Railway

General Station, Bodmin 50.6 miles away

Make your way past the old-fashioned Cadbury’s Cocoa and Colman’s Mustard advertising boards, take a seat in the wonderfully retro Bodmin Station Refreshment Rooms for a Cornish pasty and a cuppa and then board a steam train for a 6.5-mile nostalgia... more

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Weymouth SEA LIFE Park & Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower

Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth 51.1 miles away

Dive into Weymouth Sea Life Park where a whopping 1,000 sea creatures await your gaze including penguins, seals, otters, turtles, seahorses and crocodiles. There are naturally-themed indoor and outdoor features such as the underwater walk-through... more

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Cornish World

Stadium Retail Park, Par, St Austell 51.8 miles away

Cornish World has been developed into a fantastic lesiure and shopping attraction, with FREE parking. Cornish World has the the largest indoor market in the region with over 300 stalls ofering eveything you may need. Kidzworld a large indoor play... more

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Kidzworld

Stadium Retail Park, Par Moor Road, St Austell 51.8 miles away

Let’s face it, it sometimes rains in Cornwall. And when it does, you will be very glad indeed of places like Kidzworld near St Austell, where children can safely run wild around the various attractions while you sip tea in the café. The site offers a... more

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The Eden Project

Bodelva, St Austell 52.0 miles away

You won’t come across another attraction like this in the UK – think giant space-age halved golf ball-like biomes looming out of impeccably landscaped gardens – right in the middle of nowhere. What started out as one man’s dream to convert a china... more

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The Milky Way Adventure Park

Clovelly, Bideford 52.0 miles away

In the unlikely event that it rains in north Devon (straight face), head off to The Milky Way. There’s a huge indoor play centre with loads of slides and rides, little ones get their own Fantasy Farm and Toddler Town area with sand pits and puzzles,... more

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The Old Harbourmasters Office

Charlestown Harbour, Charlestown 52.8 miles away

Need a quiet, beautiful place to hang out, chill with the family or do absolutely nothing? The Old Harbour Master’s Office overlooking moody and atmospheric Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall provides the perfect spot. This little home away from home is... more

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Tutankhamun Exhibition

High West Street, Dorchester 53.3 miles away

Experience the magnificence and wonder of the world´s greatest discovery of ancient treasure. Be there at the discovery, explore the ante-chamber filled with its treasures, and witness Howard Carter raising the golden coffins in the burial chamber.... more

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Dinosaur Museum

Icen Way, Dorchester 53.5 miles away

Britain's original Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and skeletons to create an exciting hands-on experience. Cinematic displays tell the story of the giant... more

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West Somerset Railway

The Railway Station, Warren Road, Minehead 53.5 miles away

The West Somerset Railway recaptures the era of the branch line country railway in the days of steam. Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery as the train gently rolls back the years on its journey through the Quantock Hills and along the Exmoor... more

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Terracotta Warriors Museum

High East Street, Dorchester 53.5 miles away

The Terracotta Warriors Museum in Dorchester is host to an exhibition of the Chinese Terracotta Army from the Chin Dynasty. The exhibition features a spectacular group of warriors, which have been specially created in China by the conservation... more

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Clovelly (Village)

Clovelly, Bideford 53.8 miles away

The flower-strewn historic Devon fishing village of Clovelly, a riot of colour in summer, clings to a wooded 400-foot cliff and gazes down to the deep blue sea and working port below. There is no traffic and the only means of travel is by foot –... more

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Tintagel Castle

Tintagel 54.4 miles away

The minute you step foot out of the car at Tintagel, the legend of King Arthur pops up at every turn as you wander past Camelot Amusements and the Merlin gift shop on your way to the castle. But, goodness, you can see why the village is so proud of... more

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Lynton & Barnstaple Narrow Gauge Steam Railway

Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple 54.8 miles away

Originally opened in 1898 and built to a gauge of one foot eleven and a half inches (600mm), and closed in 1935 - what you can see now at Woody Bay is the first phase in rebuilding one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways;... more

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Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park

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Combe Martin Wildlife Park, Higher Leigh, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe 55.5 miles away

Come and see Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park the home of the only full-size animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a pair of vicious interacting Meglosaurs, a Velociraptor and Dilophosaurus ´the Spitting Dinosaur´. Watch out you may get wet!... more

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The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Pentewan, St Austell 55.6 miles away

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the celebrated restoration of Heligan´s productive gardens is only one of many features which combine to create a destination with a breadth of interest around the year: extensive Victorian pleasure grounds, a 22 acre... more

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