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Paignton Pier, Paignton, Devon

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

Book the Berry Hotel in 6 Berry Sq, Paignton, Devon, England

Berry Hotel

6 Berry Sq, 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 to the beach, shops, restaurants and evening entertainment. All bedrooms, which are non-smoking, are en suite and h...
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Book the The Cosmopolitan in 2 Kernou Road, Paignton, Devon, England4 stars

The Cosmopolitan

2 Kernou Road, Paignton, Devon, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
The Cosmopolitan is great for Paignton beach - it's only 200 yards away. And we're only minutes from the town centre, so you get the best of both worlds. Many visitors like to use us as a base for tou...
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Book the Cherwood Hotel in 26 Garfield Road, Paignton, Devon, England

Cherwood Hotel

26 Garfield Road, Paignton, Devon, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
We aim to help you enjoy your stay in Devon by providing accommodation with the highest level of comfort and service. My Bank Manager says: 'Best in Paignton!', peruse the Guestbook on here and see wh...
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Book the The No Smoking Clifton At Paignton in Clifton Hotel, 9-10 Kernou Road, Paignton, Devon, England

The No Smoking Clifton At Paignton

Clifton Hotel, 9-10 Kernou Road, Paignton, Devon, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 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 ...
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Book the Beresford Hotel in 5 Adelphi Rd, Paignton, Devon, England

Beresford Hotel

5 Adelphi Rd, Paignton, Devon, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The Beresford Hotel is non smoking,has eight en suite bedrooms with digital tv, some car parking, family run. We are situated in a quiet side street only 100 yards from the seafront near to the shops ...
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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)

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