Things to do in Paignton and Torbay.

Days out, in and around Torbay
What we would do and where we would go if we were on holiday here!

Day	Transport	Destination	Activity
Day 1	Walk 30 Mins or bus	Paignton Zoo www.paigntonzoo.org.uk	The third largest in the country and great if you want to stretch your legs. Loads of interesting animals to see. Finish with dinner at Cilantro Indian restaurant, Paignton: www.cilantroonline.co.uk
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Day 2	Steam Railway	Dartmouth www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/	Take the steam railway from Paignton to Kingswear, then the ferry to Dartmouth, visit the medieval shops, have lunch, tour the castle, cruise the river and relax. Finish with dinner at La Scala Italian restaurant, Paignton: www.la-scala-restaurant.co.uk

Day 3	Foot	Paignton Pier www.paigntonpier.co.uk/	Getting to know Paignton - start with the Pier - go to the end and take in the view of the bay, then walk along the beach to the harbour, perhaps take a boat from the harbour to Brixham or Torquay. Have a traditional fish & chips lunch. Walk up to the stately Oldway Mansion (former home of the Singer sewing machine family) where civil marriages are held. Book a seat at the Palace Theatre and see a show. Go shopping in the independent shops in and around Winner Street. Finish with dinner at the Thai Garden, Paignton: www.thaigardenrestaurant.co.uk/
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Day 4	Train to Torquay Or rent a bike.	Torquay www.thehiflyer.com www.torre-abbey.org.uk www.livingcoasts.org.uk www.cockingtoncourt.info www.theharbourlight.co.uk	Start at the HiFlyer tethered balloon and float up to 400 feet above Torbay to get a birds eye view of the coast and towns, next pop up to newly restored Torre Abbey historic house and gallery. From there wander down to Torquay waterfront and view the boats and yachts in the marina. Take lunch in a harbour restaurant. After you've recovered take the short walk to Living Coasts where you can see coastal birds, sea life and roam amongst the penquins. If you've still got some energy why not wander back to Paignton along the coast and take a detour via Cockington Craft Centre and Country Park. In the evening relax with a beer and a light meal at The Shoreline (behind the Apollo Cinema) or have enjoy a meal at The Harbourlight Restaurant, Paignton.
Day	Transport	Destination	Activity
Day 5	Day Off!	Paignton Beach	Enjoy Miki's Full Breakfast, buy a newspaper, rent a deckchair. Chill. No? Ok, rent a Kayak and get to know the Bay. Watch out for the tides though!
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Day 6	Bus	Brixham	Brixham is a working fishing port and so is the best place to sample fresh fish. It's also a beautiful traditional English harbour worthy of a few hours wandering around. Home of the Golden Hind.

Day 7	Bus	Babbacombe www.model-village.co.uk www.kents-cavern.co.uk www.piratesbaygolf.co.uk www.apollocinemas.com	Kents Cavern is only a mile from Torquay Harbour and offers 400 million years of history, as the home of Britain's earliest human beings. From there catch another bus up to Babbacombe and the famous Model Village, known as Britain's largest and best-kept (miniature) model village. Later on play crazy golf on Paignton seafront then catch a movie at The Apollo Cinema.

This is just a sample of the many places of interest and things to do in and around Paignton and Torbay.

For more ideas and suggestions please see the information in this folder, ask Piers, see the vast array of leaflets in the hallway downstairs or visit the Tourist Information office located at The Apollo Cinema.

Days out, in and around Torbay What we would do and where we would go if we were on holiday here!

Days out, in and around Torbay
What we would do and where we would go if we were on holiday here!