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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.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Paignton

Paignton Zoo	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Cockington Forge	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Cockington Court & Country Park	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Compton Castle	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Berry Pomeroy Castle	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Golden Hind	(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Greenway	(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Berry Head Country Park	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Berry Head Lighthouse	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Babbacombe Model Village	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Man Sands	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Totnes Castle	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Dartington Hall	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Decoy Country Park	(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Coleton Fishacre Garden	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Paignton

Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction N)
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient...
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Galmpton, in the county of Devon (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction S)
Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha...
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Babbacombe, in the county of Devon (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE)
With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday.
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Dittisham, in the county of Devon (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SW)
Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart.
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Kingswear, in the county of Devon (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)
Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time.
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Dawlish, in the county of Devon (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction NE)
Dawlish is an attractive holiday resort on the Devon coast, it lies between the picturesque estuaries of both the River Exe and the River Teign.
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Torcross, in the county of Devon (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction S)
In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl.
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Buckland in the Moor, in the county of Devon (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NW)
This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens.
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Beesands, in the county of Devon (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction S)
Here in Beesands narrow lanes rise swiftly up steep cliffs from a small beach-side fishing village showing a delightful mix match of old cottages fronted by a strip of softly shelving sand and shingle.
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Kingsbridge, in the county of Devon (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW)
Long ago, Kingsbridge was a thriving port, these days it is an interesting holiday destination providing year long excitement for boating enthusiasts and a wealth sandy beaches and lovely coves for those who simply wish to laze beside the sea.
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Hallsands, in the county of Devon (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction S)
Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas.
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Dartmeet, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NW)
A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East...
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Salcombe, in the county of Devon (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction SW)
Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea.
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Hope, in the county of Devon (18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction SW)
Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove.
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Postbridge, in the county of Devon (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction NW)
Postbridge is a tiny hamlet, yet this richly wooded area, at the heart of the moor has become a natural starting point for the thousands of visitors who annually come to explore the splendour and wonders of the moor.
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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)

Hotels & Accommodation in Paignton

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Paignton center
Berry Hotel	(0.0 miles, 0.1 km)
The Cosmopolitan	(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
Cherwood Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
The No Smoking Clifton At Paignton	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Beresford Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Torbay Court Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Bay Sands Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Rosslyn Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Great Western Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
St Marguerite	(0.5 miles, 0.7 km)
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