ENGLISH RIVIERA

Welcome to the vibrant English Riviera, a UNESCO Global Geopark with a 22-mile coastline embracing the seaside towns of Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. Boasting year-round hotels and attractions, our destination welcomes groups of all sizes with accessible coach parking and an array of world-class entertainment.

Group Attractions
Explore Torre Abbey, dating back to 1196, now a museum and art space surrounded by flourishing gardens. Torquay Museum showcases Devon’s only mummy and the exploits of Torquay’s renowned explorers. Delve into Britain’s Oldest Home at Kents Cavern, one of Europe’s top prehistoric caves.

Babbacombe offers Bygones, a heritage indoor attraction packed with British nostalgia and curiosities, and Babbacombe Model Village, a unique display of hand-crafted models which are full of humour.

Discover the wildlife wonders at Paignton Zoo, part of the Wild Planet Trust conservation charity. Cockington, the quintessential English village, is much loved by visitors with its thatched cottages, parkland, and artisan craft shops. The ideal setting for a Devon cream tea – cream first, please!

Group Experiences
Take a scenic trip on the Paignton to Dartmouth vintage steam train, which transforms into the award-winning Train of Lights during wintertime. Indulge in the delights of England’s Seafood Coast in Brixham, with a visit to the world-famous Brixham Fish Market. While you are at Brixham harbour, a guided tour of the Golden Hind, a life-size Tudor galleon replica, offers a unique living history experience.

Explore the coastline on a seafari or private coastal tour to spot dolphins and seals, or try paddleboarding, kayaking, coasteering, and wild swimming. If dry land is more your thing then Sandridge Barton, home of Sharpham Wines, offers vineyard safaris and guided tasting tours amidst stunning Devon countryside.

Entertainment
The English Riviera boasts six theatres with a year-round program of comedy, music, drama, and West End touring shows. Many group hotels provide evening entertainment or can arrange theatre outings for your group.

Agatha Christie
Discover the legacy of Agatha Christie, born in Torquay, with guided tours showcasing her extraordinary story. Explore her holiday home, Greenway House and Gardens (National Trust), Torquay Museum’s dedicated Agatha Christie Gallery, and Torre Abbey's Potent Plants Garden inspired by the author's knowledge of poisons.

Group Accommodation
Choose from a variety of group-friendly hotels across all budgets, including two brand new additions – Mercure and Ibis Styles – both enjoying a spectacular seafront location in Paignton.

Getting to the English Riviera
Accessible via the South Devon Highway, the English Riviera is just over 30 minutes from the end of the M5 at Exeter, making it an ideal touring base. Explore further with Dartmoor National Park, Plymouth, and Exeter, all within an hour’s drive.

For more information and to plan your visit, search for accommodation, attractions, and activities or explore what's on, visit englishriviera.co.uk.

Support for Groups
The friendly team at the English Riviera Visitor Information Centre is available year-round to assist group travel organisers, providing information on hotels, useful contacts, copyright-free images/videos, and itinerary development. For enquiries, call 01803 211211 or email enquiries@englishrivierabid.co.uk. Visit englishriviera.co.uk for further inspiration.