Guidebook for Paignton
Food Scene
East in the West has been designed with elegance, style, and attention to detail. Blending aromatic Indian spices with modern cooking techniques and minimal use of oil, East in the West produces flavours that add a new dimension to the experience of dining.
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East in the West
75 Torquay RdEast in the West has been designed with elegance, style, and attention to detail. Blending aromatic Indian spices with modern cooking techniques and minimal use of oil, East in the West produces flavours that add a new dimension to the experience of dining.
A charming 17th century village pub/ restaurant with an abundance of character
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Ye Olde Smokey House
Vicarage RoadA charming 17th century village pub/ restaurant with an abundance of character
Quo Vadis
326 Torquay RdTraditional Italian cuisine and good service.
A 12th century Manor House with large open inglenook log fires offering a warm welcome to all visitors.
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Churston Court Inn
A 12th century Manor House with large open inglenook log fires offering a warm welcome to all visitors.
A working farm on the edge of Paignton. Walk on nature trails, meet our animals, play in our park and relax in the cafe.
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Occombe Farm & Occombe Farm Cafe
Preston Down RoadA working farm on the edge of Paignton. Walk on nature trails, meet our animals, play in our park and relax in the cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spinning Wheel Inn
19 Esplanade RdIs thought to be the No. 1 for live music in Torbay.
A classic traditional country pub, with a range of food and drink.
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The Castle Inn Stoke Gabriel
The BarnhayA classic traditional country pub, with a range of food and drink.
A wide range of draught products including various local ciders and a fantastic ale range to compliment the fantastic pub food menu, which offers a great choice of classics & specials. Plus, all menu main courses & specials are all Two for One!
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Inn on the Green Paignton
Esplanade RoadA wide range of draught products including various local ciders and a fantastic ale range to compliment the fantastic pub food menu, which offers a great choice of classics & specials. Plus, all menu main courses & specials are all Two for One!
Sightseeing
A wheelchair- friendly 1 mile walk on the South West Path around the town's sixteenth- century fishing industry.
Roundham Road
Roundham RoadA wheelchair- friendly 1 mile walk on the South West Path around the town's sixteenth- century fishing industry.
Parks & Nature
Paignton boasts some of the best beaches on the English Riviera. Paignton Sands, Preston Sands, Goodrington Beach and Broadsands are beautiful sandy stretches – perfect for building sandcastles!
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Paignton Beach
Paignton boasts some of the best beaches on the English Riviera. Paignton Sands, Preston Sands, Goodrington Beach and Broadsands are beautiful sandy stretches – perfect for building sandcastles!
A large house and gardens, originally built as a private residence for Isaac Merritt Singer.
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Oldway Mansion
Torquay RoadA large house and gardens, originally built as a private residence for Isaac Merritt Singer.
A fortified manor house in the village of Compton.
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National Trust - Compton Castle
Gropers LaneA fortified manor house in the village of Compton.
An estate on the River Dart near Galmpton was once the home of famous author Agatha Christie
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National Trust Greenway Boathouse
Greenway RoadAn estate on the River Dart near Galmpton was once the home of famous author Agatha Christie
Arts & Culture
The only Theatre in Paignton, is set in the heart of the town and has a real community feel to it.
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Palace Theatre, Paignton
Palace AvenueThe only Theatre in Paignton, is set in the heart of the town and has a real community feel to it.
The full size replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The ship is open come rain or shine, making it a perfect all weather attraction.
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Golden Hind Museum Ship
The QuayThe full size replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The ship is open come rain or shine, making it a perfect all weather attraction.
A selection of local pictures to view and buy. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to catch an artist at work.
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Strand Art Gallery
2 The StrandA selection of local pictures to view and buy. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to catch an artist at work.
Entertainment & Activities
An awesome outdoor combat game on a purpose built 3 acre battlefield using infra- red guns with a realistic red dot scope and sensor recognition.
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Battlefield Live
Dartmouth RoadAn awesome outdoor combat game on a purpose built 3 acre battlefield using infra- red guns with a realistic red dot scope and sensor recognition.
Part of the South West Enviromental Parks Ltd, Paignton Zoo has a collection of about 2000 animals.
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Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadPart of the South West Enviromental Parks Ltd, Paignton Zoo has a collection of about 2000 animals.
The only outdoor circuit in Devon and Cornwall, it accommodates amateur and professional cycling and a range of other sporting activities.
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Torbay Velopark
The only outdoor circuit in Devon and Cornwall, it accommodates amateur and professional cycling and a range of other sporting activities.
An 18 hole pirate themed mini adventure golf course on Paignton Green.
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Pirates Bay Adventure Golf
Esplanade RoadAn 18 hole pirate themed mini adventure golf course on Paignton Green.
Leisure 2000
81-89 Torbay RdAn amusement arcade with a huge selection of games.
Large multi screen cinema with a variety of new films throughout the year.
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Vue Cinema Torbay
Esplanade RoadLarge multi screen cinema with a variety of new films throughout the year.
Everything Else
Set on a hillside just above Paignton, there are several lakes that you will pass on your way up to the Angling Centre.
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Newbarn Farm Cottages and Angling Centre
Totnes RoadSet on a hillside just above Paignton, there are several lakes that you will pass on your way up to the Angling Centre.
Churston Golf Club’s biggest asset is the course itself. Not only is the 18 holes laid out and presented in a fashion that is always pleasing on the eye, Mother Nature has ensured that the sub strata of shillet and shale makes for excellent drainage therefore allowing play 365 days a year.
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Churston Golf Club
Dartmouth RoadChurston Golf Club’s biggest asset is the course itself. Not only is the 18 holes laid out and presented in a fashion that is always pleasing on the eye, Mother Nature has ensured that the sub strata of shillet and shale makes for excellent drainage therefore allowing play 365 days a year.