Places To Visit near Paignton

Greenway

19 June 2026

Agatha Christie's holiday home nestles on a crook of the River Dart in a beautiful woodland garden that is home to such horticultural treasures as Monterey pines, eucalyptus, China roses, myrtle and Turkey oaks. For a magical experience that's also kind to the environment, travel there by boat. 'Green ways' ferries leave from Dartmouth, Brixham and Torquay. Following a major restoration project, The National Trust has re-opened the house to the public, where quirky collections of memorabillia offer a glimpse into the private life of the well-loved crime writer. For house opening times and an events list, please visit the Web site.

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.

Berry Pomeroy Castle

29 May 2011

Reputedly Devon's most haunted castle, Berry Pomeroy is secreted away in a steep wooded valley. The 15th century ruin still displays a wall painting of the Three Kings in its gatehouse chamber. The great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon, a match for Longleat and Audley End, however, it was abandoned by 1700 and subsequently became the subject of many a chilling ghost story, some of which can be heard in the audio tour. To get a good view of the ruin from below, take the woodland walk, although this can be steep in parts.

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

16 May 2011

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

All Saints Church

Famed for the hymn "Abide With Me" which was penned by Henry Francis Lyte who was the rector here from 1823 until 1847.

AMF Bowling

Indoor family fun with bowling and Quasar.

Babbacombe Theatre

A popular family venue renowned for their highly acclaimed variety shows, which run throughout the year.