English Riviera Geopark, Paignton

Name: English Riviera Geopark
Address: Paignton, United Kingdom

#24 among attractions in Paignton

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The English Riviera Geopark in Torbay is one of eight Geoparks in the United Kingdom, and one of over one hundred and forty worldwide. It is one of only two urban Geoparks in the UK, and was declared a Geopark on 16 September 2007. The Geopark covers 6,200 hectares of land and 4,100 hectares of sea bed. ()

Coordinates: 50°26'24"N, 3°33'0"W

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Paignton United Kingdom

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English Riviera Geopark – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.2 miSW
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Splashdown Quaywest, Paignton
30 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.
0.9 miW
History museum, Museum
Kirkham House, Paignton
24 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.
~1760 ftW
50°26'24"N • 3°33'27"W
Paignton Beach, Paignton
9 min walk • Beach
1.7 miNE
Zoo and sea life aquarium
Living Coasts, Torquay
43 min walk • Living Coasts was a coastal zoo at the site of Torquay Marine Spa in Devon, England. It was owned by South West Environmental Parks as part of the Wild Planet Trust, formerly known as Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, which also operates Newquay Zoo and Paignton Zoo.
1.7 miNE
50°27'26"N • 3°31'25"W
Beacon Quay, Torquay
43 min walk • Beach
1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Palace Theatre, Paignton
25 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.
~1900 ftSW
Piers and boardwalks, Arcade
Paignton Pier, Paignton
10 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.
1.1 miS
Beach
Goodrington Sands, Paignton
30 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.
0.5 miSW
Park, Vernacular architecture, Edwardian architecture
Oldway Mansion, Paignton
14 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.
0.8 miSW
50°26'3"N • 3°33'53"W
Paignton and Dartmouth Railway, Paignton
20 min walk • Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
1 miSW
Nightlife
Torbay Inn, Paignton
27 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to English Riviera Geopark?

Nearby attractions include Paignton Beach, Paignton (9 min walk), Paignton Pier, Paignton (10 min walk), Oldway Mansion, Paignton (14 min walk), Knights Gallery, Paignton (19 min walk).

How to get to English Riviera Geopark by public transport?

The nearest stations to English Riviera Geopark:

Train

Paignton (20 min walk)
Paignton Queens Park (20 min walk)

Bus

Paignton Depot (21 min walk)