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Paignton is a popular Devon seaside town that offers excellent sandy beaches and a variety of other attractions. You can visit the lively pier, enjoy various water sports, or see the historic Kirkham House, which dates back to medieval times. Paignton also has a zoo where you can see many exotic plant and animals.
 
 
 
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Compton Castle
Fortified manor house built between 1340 and 1520 by the Gilbert family, home of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, coloniser of Newfoundland and half brother of Sir Walter Raleigh. Direct descendants of...
 
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Kirkham House
There is some debate as to the exact dates that Kirkham House was constructed, but the considered opinion of historians suggests somewhere between the 14th and 15th Centuries. The...
 
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Paignton Zoo
Cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a worldwide nature trail. Explore habitats from around the world: scorching deserts, frozen poles, African Savannah and...
 
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Church of St Mary the Virgin   (< 1 Mile)
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Churston Ferrers was built in the 14th Century in the perpendicular style. It has a large tower which contains six bells and...
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Greenway   (Approx 4 Miles)
Greenway offers visitors the chance to experience an unspoilt slice of Devon countryside and gardens on the banks of the River Dart. Offering an atmosphere of romantic wilderness, the...
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Brixham Museum   (Approx 4 Miles)
Brixham Museum is one of the best collections of local history in this area. It offers a great deal of interesting artefacts, antiques, pictures, paintings, maps and much more...
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Torre Abbey   (Approx 4 Miles)
Torre Abbey is the oldest building in Torquay, dating back to 1196. The Cary family remodelled it as a Georgian mansion during the 18th century, though many of the original...
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Waves Leisure Pool   (Approx 4 Miles)
If you are looking for fun and exercise for the whole family, be sure to visit Waves Leisure Pool - it’s indoor family fun! Enjoy real waves in the warm...
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All Saints Church   (Approx 4 Miles)
All Saints Church, a late 19th Century structure, was completed shortly before novelist Agatha Christie’s birth in 1890. Her father, Frederick Miller, made a financial donation to the church thus...
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Elberry Cove   (Approx 5 Miles)
Elberry Cove is a picturesque shingle beach, secluded, and surrounded by woodlands. Access to the cove is a 10-minute walk along the coastal path, with parking at Broadsands about half...
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Princess Gardens   (Approx 5 Miles)
Princess Gardens were opened in 1894. They were named after Princess Louise, the daughter of Queen Victoria, who visited the town on 6 May 1890. The gardens were designed in...
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Living Coasts   (Approx 5 Miles)
Living Coasts features a range of fascinating coastal creatures from penguins to fur seals, puffins to sea ducks. There are sandy beaches, rugged cliff-faces and a tranquil estuary. A huge...
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Pavilion, The   (Approx 5 Miles)
Originally designed as a concert hall, the Pavilion first opened its doors in 1912. Musicians Edward Elgar, Adrian Boult, Henry Wood and John Barbarolli are just some of the names...
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