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Our Local Area

Our local area is Torbay. Paignton is one of the three towns which make up ‘The English Riviera’, the jewel in the crown between Torquay and Brixham. There’s plenty to do in Paignton alone, but from our doorstep, you can explore the English Riviera and beyond!

Paignton Pier

Award-winning Paignton Pier, reaching out majestically from the centre of Paignton seafront, is an unmissable destination for fun, food and relaxation.

Paignton Zoo

With over 2,000 animals and countless amazing plants across 80 acres of beautiful, spacious grounds, you’re in for a fantastic day out at Paignton Zoo!

Splashdown Quaywest

At Splashdown Quaywest, the UK's BIGGEST outdoor water park! With twisting tyre rides, slippery waterslides, you're in for a flumin' great day out in Devon for all the family!

Dartmouth Steam Railway

Travel seven miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down into the Dart valley and on to the beautiful village of Kingswear.

On our doorstep

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

Kents Cavern is one of Europe’s top Stone Age caves, with an extensive labyrinth of spectacular and easily accessible caverns open daily all year.

Babbacombe Model Village

Feel like a giant as you step through the small entrance and the vast miniature world opens up before you. Explore 4 acres of award-winning gardens showcasing hundreds of uniquely hand-crafted model scenes, vehicles & people.

Torre Abbey

This family-friendly Torbay Council owned museum and gardens is a centre for creativity and culture with a seasonal programme of exhibitions, events and activities across visual arts, history and live performance.

Torquay

A traditional and thriving seaside town set on Devon’s English Riviera coast. With its iconic palm trees, busy harbour, international marina, sandy beach and wonderful array of continental style cafes, restaurants and cocktail bars, the scene is set for the perfect Devon seaside holiday or short break.

The Princess Theatre

South Devon’s largest regional theatre, showcasing the best West End and touring productions from across the UK.

Brixham Harbour and Marina

Brixham Harbour is located on the southern side of Tor Bay and boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, plus a thriving fish market to support it.

Brixham

Life in the busy Devon fishing town of Brixham has always centred around the harbour, where heritage trawlers jostle for space with dayboats heading out to sea for the day’s catch. Here, in the heart of England’s Seafood Coast, the freshest fish and most delicious seafood is on the menu everywhere.

Berry Head Nature Reserve

One of the main gateways to the English Riviera Global Geopark, it is an internationally-acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history, with recently-restored Napoleonic War fortifications.

Greenway House and Garden

Take a glimpse into the life of Agatha Christie at her former holiday home in Devon. The Georgian house is still set in the 1950s, and situated in a large woodland garden which sweeps down towards the River Dart.

Brixham Boat Trips

A boat trip is the perfect way to experience the English Riviera from one of its best vantage points - the sea! Whether you're looking for a sight-seeing trip, fishing excursion or simply to cross the bay on a ferry, you'll find what you're looking for here.

More to explore

Paignton is a great base to explore everything Devon has to offer. Along the south coast you will find the towns of Plymouth, Totnes, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Exmouth and more. If you venture inland you will find the rugged and beautiful Dartmoor and towns like Newton Abbott and the City of Exeter. All within an hours drive of Three Beaches Holiday Apartments in Paignton

Pennywell Farm

A visit to the multi award-winning Pennywell Farm is something you’ll never forget! Make memories that last a lifetime as you enjoy a fun-filled experience packed full of animals, hands-on activities, rides, play-time, shows and displays.

South Devon Railway

The multi-award winning South Devon Railway is one of Devon’s and the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west, celebrating over 50 years in preservation.

National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is the UK’s largest aquarium, located in Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth.

Dartmoor

Dartmoor is a rugged and captivating region in the Southwest of England, offering a remarkably diverse and utterly magical outdoor experience. Covering 954 square kilometres, this ancient landscape is characterized by rolling hills, vast granite tors, gorgeous green valleys, and pristine rivers.