Wild Planet Trust, Paignton

#19 among attractions in Paignton

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Facts and practical information

Wild Planet Trust, formerly known as the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, is a registered charity, set up to run Paignton Zoo after the death of its founder, Herbert Whitley, who established the zoo on his estate at Primley, Paignton in Devon in the 1920s. ()

Coordinates: 50°25'44"N, 3°35'4"W

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Paignton United Kingdom

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Day trips

Wild Planet Trust – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miE
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Splashdown Quaywest, Paignton
28 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.
~1650 ftSE
Zoo
Paignton Zoo, Paignton
8 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.
0.9 miNE
History museum, Museum
Kirkham House, Paignton
23 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.
1.4 miNE
50°26'24"N • 3°33'27"W
Paignton Beach, Paignton
36 min walk • Beach
0.6 miN
Cemetery
Paignton Cemetery, Paignton
16 min walk • Paignton Cemetery is a burial ground situated within the town of Paignton, Devon, England.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Paignton
19 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.
1.3 miNE
Piers and boardwalks, Arcade
Paignton Pier, Paignton
35 min walk • 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.
1.3 miE
Beach
Goodrington Sands, Paignton
32 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.
0.9 miNE
50°26'3"N • 3°33'53"W
Paignton and Dartmouth Railway, Paignton
24 min walk • Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
0.7 miE
Nightlife
Torbay Inn, Paignton
19 min walk • The Torbay Inn is a historic public house in the town of Paignton, Devon. It is the town's oldest public house, dating to the early 17th century. It has been a Grade II listed building since 1975.
1 miNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Torbay Picture House, Paignton
26 min walk • The Paignton Picture House is a currently disused cinema in Paignton, England, situated on Torbay Road. It was opened on 16 March 1914, and is believed to be the oldest surviving purpose-built cinema in Europe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wild Planet Trust?

Nearby attractions include Paignton Zoo, Paignton (8 min walk), Paignton Cemetery, Paignton (16 min walk), Church of St Mary, Paignton (19 min walk), Palace Theatre, Paignton (19 min walk).

How to get to Wild Planet Trust by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wild Planet Trust:

Train

Paignton Zoo Railway (5 min walk)
Paignton (25 min walk)

Bus

Paignton Depot (23 min walk)