Guidebook for Paignton
Essentials
Tesco Stores Ltd
Harbour RoadClosest mini supermarket (and bus stop is just across the road)
Sainsbury's Local
227-231 Torquay RdSecond closest mini supermarket
Everything Else
Vue Cinema Torbay
Esplanade RoadClosest cinema ( a big multiplex)
Lovely place to visit - lots of history, a large craft centre, tea shop, pub/restaurant and huge grounds with lakes for long walks
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Cockington
Lovely place to visit - lots of history, a large craft centre, tea shop, pub/restaurant and huge grounds with lakes for long walks
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadIf you like zoos this is a pretty good one
AMAZING Thai food - only has a small restaurant and it gets filled fast so book ahead if possible. Or get a take-away.
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Torbay Thai Takeaway
58 Old Torquay RdAMAZING Thai food - only has a small restaurant and it gets filled fast so book ahead if possible. Or get a take-away.
Our favourite fish and chip shop - and only 2 mins from the beach - but watch out for seagulls if you're eating out in the open!
Paignton
Our favourite fish and chip shop - and only 2 mins from the beach - but watch out for seagulls if you're eating out in the open!
Nice pebble beach, away from the busy-ness of Torquay. Beautiful walks along the coast to the East - there's a great park just opposite 'Thatcher's rock' (the little island to the right)
Meadfoot Sea Road
Meadfoot Sea RoadNice pebble beach, away from the busy-ness of Torquay. Beautiful walks along the coast to the East - there's a great park just opposite 'Thatcher's rock' (the little island to the right)
Local farm with shop, cafe and nature trails.
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Occombe Farm & Occombe Farm Cafe
Preston Down RoadLocal farm with shop, cafe and nature trails.
A community centre (with charity shop and cafe) that we set up - come and visit for a coffee!
CentrePeace
56a Palace AveA community centre (with charity shop and cafe) that we set up - come and visit for a coffee!
Torbay Leisure Centre
Penwill WayLocal Leisure centre - swimming pool/gym/courts etc
Waterpark - kids will love it - next to beach and park with cafes, shops etc
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Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadWaterpark - kids will love it - next to beach and park with cafes, shops etc
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice beachfront restaurant/ bar with outdoor seating - gets busy in summer so book ahead if possible
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The Boathouse
Marine DriveNice beachfront restaurant/ bar with outdoor seating - gets busy in summer so book ahead if possible
Food Scene
The Ship
26 Manor RdClosest budget/ chain restaurant (its a 'Sizzler')
Award winning fish and chips (on the expensive side but nice, big restaurant and obviously great food)
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Hanbury's Licensed Fish Restaurant
Princes StreetAward winning fish and chips (on the expensive side but nice, big restaurant and obviously great food)
Very good for cream teas - and Babbacombe is a beautiful place to visit - amazing cliff edge views
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Angels
49 Babbacombe Downs RdVery good for cream teas - and Babbacombe is a beautiful place to visit - amazing cliff edge views
Great little restaurant on the waters edge - on the expensive side but amazing views and food.
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Cary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe BeachGreat little restaurant on the waters edge - on the expensive side but amazing views and food.
Shoreline
Eastern EsplanadeNice cafe/restaurant with huge windows looking out over the sea