What's on in 2009

Some of the events in the South Hams and The English Riviera.

  • Event: Torbay Steam Fair 2009
  • Date: 31.07.2009
  • Steam working and vintage gathering - steam demonstrations, traction engines, vintage cars, commercials, moterbikes, military tractors, stationary engines, fairground rides, childrens entertainment, refreshments and bar.

    For more information, Please click Here

  • Location: Brixham
  • Event: Riviera Classic Car Show
  • Date: 26.07.2009
  • This popular event returns to Paignton Green. The show is open to all vintage & classic cars, motorbikes and also commercial vehicles pre 1984.

     

  • Location: Paignton
  • Event: Torbay Carnival Week
  • Date: 26.07.2009
  • This ever popular carnival week returns to Paignton Green for its 101st year! There will be plenty to keep you entertained, including the Carnival Procession.

    For more information, Please click Here

  • Location: Paignton
  • Event: Pennywell Farm are coming to Beverley Park
  • Date: 25.07.2009
  • Pennywell are bringing along some small animals for you to see and hold from Bunnies, piglets,guinea pigs & hedghogs.

    Coming to the park early afternoon  so come and have a cuddle. 

     

     

  • Location: Beverley Holiday Park, Paignton
  • Event: Marldon Apple Pie Fair
  • Date: 25.07.2009
  • This traditional event has all the fun of the fair! Carnival procession, donkeys, craft marque, demonstrations, dogs shows, hog roast, beer tent, fair princess and much more.

    For more information, please click Here

  • Location: Paignton
  • Event: Torbay Lifeboat Week
  • Date: 20.07.2009
  • A week long programme of events including the RNLI Sailing Race, Raft Race, Angling Competitions, BBQ by the RNLI station team and much, much more.


    For more information, Please click Here

  • Location: Brixham
Night time at the retreat

Local Area

Lush countryside, elegant towns, historic rivers and stunning coastlines...
Welcome to South Devon

Whitehill Country Park lies on the border of the ancient boroughs of Torbay and the South Hams in South Devon, nestled in rolling countryside on the outskirts of the village of Stoke Gabriel, with its traditional inns, tea rooms, parish churchyard and mill pond.  Also within easy reach are the riverbanks of the beautiful Dart – perfect for strolls, fishing and crabbing, enjoying a picnic and a good book or launching a boat.

For a more Mediterranean atmosphere swap the green hills of the South Hams for the laid back glamour of nearby Torbay, with its palm-lined boulevards and waterfronts, stunning beaches, picturesque harbours and tempting shops and cafés.

Attractions

There are dozens of quality attractions and activities to enjoy in the area, from prehistoric caves and historic castles, through walking trails, steam railways and award-winning vineyards to nature reserves and adventure parks.

Riverford Farm

Riverford Illustration
Buckfastleigh

Riverford Farm and Shop

Website: www.riverford.co.uk


Sharpham Vineyard

Sharpham Vineyard
Totnes

Classic English wines are produced at Sharpham vineyard as a result of a happy marriage of soil, climate and grape variety known as terroir, and nature has bestowed her gifts freely upon us here at Sharpham.

Website: www.sharpham.com


Occombe Farm

Occombe Farm
Paignton

A demonstration organic farm re-connecting people with food, farming and the countryside.

Website: www.countryside-trust.org.uk/Occombe


Living Coasts

Living Coasts - Sea life centre
Torquay

Conservation Marine Attraction.

Website: www.livingcoasts.org.uk


Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo
Paignton

As seen on BBC TV's 'Zoo Keepers'.

Website: www.paigntonzoo.org.uk


National Marine Aquarium

National Marine Aquarium
Plymouth

The National Marine Aquarium is the charity dedicated to raising awareness of the oceans.

Website: www.livingcoasts.org.uk


Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor, Devon

Heather-covered moorland and deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers, thriving market towns and villages, patchwork farmland and craggy granite tors, the Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest, and wildest, area of open country in southern England.

Website: www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk


Woodlands Adventure Park

Woodlands - Theme Park
Dartmouth

Whoopee! Woodlands has it all! Acres of Action, Massive indoor Playcentres Great Rides and beautiful Animals.

Website: www.woodlandspark.com


Crealy Adventure Park

Crealy Adventure Park
Exeter

With Maximum Fun, there is something for everyone at Crealy Great Adventure Park this Year.

Website: www.crealy.co.uk


Babbacombe Model Village

Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe, Torquay

Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future. It's not just the humour, nor the animation - it has a life of its own. Come and see for yourself!

Website:www.babbacombemodelvillage.co.uk


Kents Cavern

Kents Cavern
Babbacombe, Torquay

Kents Cavern is one of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. It holds beautiful and spectacular geological formations and significant prehistoric finds, some over 700,000 years old.

Website:www.kents-cavern.co.uk


Quay West Water Park

Paignton Steam Railway
Paignton to Kingswear/Dartmouth

Running 7 miles along the spectacular Torbay coast and Dart estuary. The scenery is superb, with seascapes right across Lyme bay to Portland Bill on clear days..

Website: www.paignton-steamrailway.co.uk


River Link Boat Cruises

River Link - Pleasure boat cruises
Totnes - Dartmouth, Devon

We offer pleasure boat cruises and trips up and down the River Dart, from Dartmouth to Totnes in Devon, UK.

Website: www.riverlink.co.uk


Eden Project

Eden Project
Cornwall

(Approx 1.5 hrs by car) The Eden Project was established as one of the landmark Millennium projects in the UK to mark the year 2000 and is structured as an educational charitable trust.

Website: www.edenproject.com

 

Useful resources:

Live 5 day weather forecast for Paignton from the BBC
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Devon Life Magazine - News, articles and events from around the county
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English Riviera Website
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What's on Torbay
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What's on South Hams
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Whitehill Country Park
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