Family near Paignton

Berry Head National Nature Reserve

11 August 2019

A haven for rare and threatened species, Berry Head is home to one of the largest colonies of Guillemots on England's south coast. The Visitor Centre lets you watch them on CCTV and there are also many other migrant birds that come to the reserve.<br><br>The limestone peninsular, which forms the southern arm of Tor Bay, is home to two Napoleonic-era forts as well as gardens rich with wild flowers from May to August and caves that house horseshoe bats.

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway

9 September 2014

Running between Paignton and Kingswear, go for a simple train ride or buy a combined ticket for a day out that includes a river cruise or a boat trip along the coast.

China Blue

20 September 2012

Create your own piece of art with a hands on pottery session, delve into the Aladin's cave of a shop or relax with a cuppa in the cafe. Great fun for a rainy day.

Babbacombe Model Village

3 May 2012

A perfect Devonian Lilliput with miniature landscaped gardens and models of famous landmarks.

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

16 May 2011

One of the best zoos in the country, famous for its conservation work and animal welfare programmes.

Shoalstone Seawater Pool

8 April 2009

This outdoor salt water pool sits right on the sea by Shoalstone Beach. Lifeguards, parking, toilets and cafe.

AMF Bowling

Indoor family fun with bowling and Quasar.

Battlefield Live

Great fun for all the family (children must be eight and over). Book yourself in for an exciting infra red combat game with no flying bullets, bruising or mess. Guns shoot a harmless beam so you can have enless fun in battle without the scars. Ring for bookings and further enquiries.

Bygones

Travel back in time. Featuring a life-sized Victorian street, period rooms, fantasy land and 200 years of British military history, with a WW1 trench and WW2 Anderson shelter.

Cockington Court Gardens and Craft Centre

Make the most of your day here with lovely woodland walks, rose gardens, a play area and arboretum. The craft centre offers the opportunity to watch glass blowers at work alongside the blacksmith at his forge or even perhaps the chocolatier! And for when you have done enough exploring visit the cafe for afternoon tea, perfect.