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About Paignton

This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of enchantment and summer fun.

Paignton lies sandwiched between Brixton and Torquay. Until the 19th-century it was merely a colourful fishing village, one of its earliest Victorian patrons was Isaac Singer, the man who made a fortune from his "Singer Sewing Machine", he built Oldway Mansion in the 1870's, a house which has rooms modelled on the Palace of Versailles. This is now a civic centre. Another of Paignton's interesting buildings is St.John's Church, this shows fine Norman work, and Kirkham House is from the 14th-century.

Other gracious building can be seen in Paignton, but mostly the town operates as a tourist resort with many families returning each year for the pleasure of sun, sea and sand!

There are fabulous long beaches backed by a low sea wall, there is a pier and attractive parks. Across from the shore the sea front is lined with hotels, others can be found around the town and inland. The harbour is a lively place to be, it is full of interest for here you can watch the comings and goings of gay pleasure craft, fishing boats and yachts. For rainy days there is a new cinema complex next to the Green next to the theatre - this is located on the sea front and is close to other family attractions, such as crazy golf and there is a close-by zoologal park covering some 75 acres.

At night the gardens and the cliffs are illuminated, making a fairy land by the sea. For night owls there is a good choice of pubs and clubs.

The Dart Valley Railway line runs steam driven trains to Goodrington, Churston and Kingswear. For those who enjoy walking there are pleasant cliff walks, from the harbour there is an easy stroll to Goodrington Sands, the opposite direction takes you to Preston Sands.

There is limitless pleasure for every member of the family at Paignton, further seaside attractions include fishing, boat trips, windsurfing, there are several lively events including a carnival in July.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Paignton

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	The No Smoking Clifton At Paignton Paignton, Devon, England (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) Offering homely, comfortable rooms and varied cuisine, this totally non-smoking hotel is ideally situated, just yards from the seafront, shops, harbour and main stations. Freda and Steve strive to of... More info and book online.. Price from £41.00
	Berry Hotel Paignton, Devon, England (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) The Berry Hotel is a non-smoking hotel situated on the level just a 2 minute walk from the beach, shops, restaurants and evening entertainment. All bedrooms are non-smoking, en suite and have colour ... More info and book online.. Price from £48.00
	Sea Spray House Paignton, Devon, England (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) Only 90 metres from Paignton’s seafront, Seaspray House provides scenic sea views and full English breakfasts. Paignton’s centre is just 5 minutes’ walk away, and free Wi-Fi is available.... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00
	Garfield Lodge Paignton, Devon, England (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) Situated 5 minutes’ walk from the seafront and Paignton Pier, Garfield Lodge provides en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Paignton Beach is just 370 feet from the B&B.... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00
	The P&M Paignton RESIDENCE (Silver Award) Paignton, Devon, England (0.0 miles, 0.1 km) Just 200 metres from Paignton beach and only minutes from the town centre, The P&M Paignton is a contemporary take on the traditional seaside hotel, with stylish modern accommodation and facilities.... More info and book online.. Price from £62.00

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Nearby travel help

Paignton Station	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Torquay Station	(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 31	(16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction N)
M5 Junction 30	(19.7 miles, 31.6 km, direction N)
Exeter Airport	(21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction N)
Plymouth City Airport	(24.2 miles, 39.0 km, direction W)
Paignton to London	(167.2 miles, 269.1 km, direction NE)