Paignton Pier, Paignton

Name: Paignton Pier
Address: Eastern Esplanade, Paignton, TQ4 6BW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1803 522139

#12 among attractions in Paignton

Piers and boardwalks, Arcade

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Facts and practical information

Paignton Pier is a pleasure pier in the large English seaside resort of Paignton, Devon. It was financed by Arthur Hyde Dendy, a local Paignton barrister and designed by George Soudon Bridgman. ()

Opened: 1879 (145 years ago)Length: 780 ftCoordinates: 50°26'15"N, 3°33'26"W

Address

Eastern EsplanadePaignton TQ4 6BW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1803 522139

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Day trips

Paignton Pier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Splashdown Quaywest, Paignton Zoo, Kirkham House, Paignton Beach.

0.9 miS
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Splashdown Quaywest, Paignton
23 min walk • Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK. It is located on Goodrington Sands Beach near to Paignton, Devon. The site has 8 water slides, small splash pools for youngsters and a swimming pool.
1.3 miSW
Zoo
Paignton Zoo, Paignton
33 min walk • Paignton Zoo is a zoo in Paignton, Devon, England. The zoo is part of South West Environmental Parks Ltd which is owned by the charity Wild Planet Trust, formerly known as the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust.
0.6 miW
History museum, Museum
Kirkham House, Paignton
15 min walk • Kirkham House is a late medieval stone house in Paignton, Devon, England. It is believed to be a 14th or 15th century building. The house was designated a Grade II* listed building on 13 March 1951.
~990 ftN
50°26'24"N • 3°33'27"W
Paignton Beach, Paignton
5 min walk • Beach
1 miW
Cemetery
Paignton Cemetery, Paignton
27 min walk • Paignton Cemetery is a burial ground situated within the town of Paignton, Devon, England.
1.5 miNW
Windmill
Paignton Windmill, Paignton
39 min walk • Paignton Windmill, also known as Fernicombe Windmill, is a late 18th-century windmill situated on the outskirts of the town of Paignton, Devon, England. It is a Grade II Listed Building, and lies in a partially ruinous state.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Paignton
16 min walk • The Palace Theatre is a theatre in Paignton, Devon, England. It was built in 1890 and is the oldest working theatre in Torbay. It has been owned and run by Torbay Council or its predecessor organisations since 1920.
0.9 miS
Beach
Goodrington Sands, Paignton
24 min walk • Goodrington Sands is a sandy beach on the English Riviera, located at Goodrington, a coastal village on the outskirts of Paignton. The beaches are gently shelving with a promenade at one end and rocks leading around to Oyster Cove at the other.
~1520 ftS
Park, Vernacular architecture, Edwardian architecture
Oldway Mansion, Paignton
8 min walk • Oldway Mansion is a large house and gardens in Paignton, Devon, England. It was built as a private residence for Isaac Singer, and rebuilt by his son Paris Singer in the style of the Palace of Versailles.
1.5 miNW
Park
Occombe Valley Woods, Paignton
38 min walk • Occombe Valley Woods is a Local Nature Reserve near Paignton in Devon. It is an ancient woodland owned by Torbay Borough Council, and managed by the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.
0.4 miSW
50°26'3"N • 3°33'53"W
Paignton and Dartmouth Railway, Paignton
11 min walk • Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Tours

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paignton Pier?

Nearby attractions include Paignton Beach, Paignton (5 min walk), Oldway Mansion, Paignton (8 min walk), Knights Gallery, Paignton (10 min walk), Paignton and Dartmouth Railway, Paignton (11 min walk).

How to get to Paignton Pier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paignton Pier:

Train

Paignton (11 min walk)
Paignton Queens Park (11 min walk)

Bus

Paignton Depot (12 min walk)