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English Riviera Attractions Partnership Events Guide

Babbacombe Cliff Railway

Babbacombe Down Road, Torquay TQ1 3LF

T: 01803 328750 W: babbacombecliffrailway.co.uk

The Cliff Railway provides a vital and non-exhausting way to soak up the peaceful atmosphere and take in amazing view as they travel to and from the water’s edge of Oddicombe Beach.

Babbacombe Model Village

Hampton Avenue, Torquay TQ1 3LA

T: 01803 315315 W: model-village.co.uk

Weekends 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th June – Junior’s June – Kids Go Free

One child free with every full paying responsible adult (no voucher required)

Brixham Heritage Museum

Bolton Cross, Brixham TQ5 8LZ

T: 01803 856267 W: brixhamheritage.org.uk

6^th June at 2.00pm – “Stealing the Common from the Goose”

James Paxman, Dartmoor Preservation. Members entry £1, non-members £2.

25^th June at 7.00pm – Quiz Night

Teams of 4. Entry £5 inc. complimentary drink, nibbles and 1 strip of raffle tickets

Pre-booking required.

6^th July at 2.00pm “St Peter’s Church, Brixham”

Speaker – Bridget Cusack. Held in All Saints Church, Brixham. Members entry £1, non-members £2.

Bygones Victorian Street

Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4PR

T: 01803 326108 W: bygones.co.uk

21^st July to 6^th Sept, every Thursday evening – Body in the parlour

Find the clues to solve the mystery

Cockington Court

Torquay TQ2 6XA

T: 01803 607230 W: cockingtoncourt.org

Open daily from 10am with free entry, the Manor House and Stable Yard is home to skilled craftmakers. Explore the medieval church, ornamental lakes, children’s play park, woodlands and formal gardens.

Greenway Ferry

Princess Pier, Torquay TQ2 5EZ and The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW

T: 01803 882811 W: greenwayferry.co.uk

1^st June – Geopark Cruise with BBQ at the Cary Arms and guest speakers aboard

4^th June -  Geopark Cruise with guest speakers aboard and food from Occombe Farm and beer from Bays Brewery

29^th June – Evening with a psychic aboard the Fairmile

20^th & 27^th July – Music Nights aboard the Fairmile

21^st and 28^th July – Swashbuckling Pirate Night

For times and ticket prices, please call.

Greenway House

National Trust, Churston Ferrers TQ5 0ES

T: 01803 842382 W: nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th June -   The Adventures of Uncle Lubin’

Community Theatre workshop and performance.

Weekday performances 6.30pm, weekends 11am & 2.30pm. Tickets Ad £12, Ch £8, Concessions £10, Family (2+2) £36 Family (1+2) £26. Admission to Greenway included in price. Booking Essential.

17^th June 6-8.30pm – Collections Masterclass on Silver with James Rothwell

Tickets £40 including dinner in the house kitchen and return travel from Paignton and Torquay on vintage bus. Booking Essential 01803 842382

25^th July 2.30-4.30pm – Archaeology in the Garden

Specialist afternoon guided tour with tea/cake. All tickets £10. Booking essential. Normal admission applies.

30^th July 6.30 – 8.30pm – Heartbreak Family Outdoor Theatre ‘Pinocchio’

Ad £15 Ch £12 Conc. £12 Family (2+2) £50. Booking essential.

HiFlyer Balloon

The Winch House, Abbey Meadows, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5DG

T: 298550 W: thehiflyer.com

The 15 minute flight rises gently to 400 feet, offering a bird’s eye view of the breath-taking Devon coast and countryside. On a clear day you can see for miles.

Kents Cavern

Cavern House, Ilsham Road, Torquay TQ1 2JF

T: 01803 215136 W: kents-cavern.co.uk

25^th May – 4^th June – Shakespeare – The Tempest

Underground promenade spectacular in the caves lasting 1 hour.  Book tickets online at www.kents-cavern.co.uk.

29^th June – 3^rd September – Kents Cavern Ghost Tour

A ghostly evenings out set in the dimly lit caves as characters appear from the dark of the caves.  This ghost tour of the caves is sure to make you jump.  Book tickets online at www.kents-cavern.co.uk.

Living Coasts

Beacon Quay, Harbourside, Torquay TQ1 2BG

T: 0844 474 3366 W: livingcoasts.org.uk

From 1^st July – All Creatures Great and Small

Celebrate and discover some amazing new arrivals by joining in our All Creatures Great and Small trail to discover some fantastic creatures.

Weekends starting 1^st July – Squid Dissection sessions

Learn about the ins and outs of these mysterious creatures.

23^rd July – Coral Ball

Living Coasts will bring a little bit of Caribbean spirit to the heart of the English Riviera. For tickets call 0844 474 3366.

Paignton Pier

The Esplanade, Paignton TQ4 6BW

T: 01803 552139 W: paigntonpier.co.uk

Set at the centre of on the English Riviera’s best beaches, the Pier is a great all weather, family attraction with amusements, café, ice creams, shops and much more. Open every day from 10am.

Paignton Zoo

Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU

T: 0844 474 2222 W: paigntonzoo.org.uk

8^th June at 7.00pm – Evening Garden Tour

An opportunity to see our unusual and rare plants, meet the garden team and go behind the scenes. Tickets – £12.

19^th June – Father’s Day

Pint and Pasty lunch deal for dads and kids will love our ‘What animal does your dad look like?’ competition!

25^th & 26^th June – Weird & Wonderful Trail

Meet the creatures that lurk in the nature trail pond and the minibeasts that’s call the log piles home. Free but booking essential.

Splashdown@Quaywest

Goodrington Sands, Paignton TQ4 6LN

T: 01803 555550 W: splashdownwaterparks.co.uk

11th June 2011 from 10am – Wet & Wild Charity Duck Race & Mad Mascot Beach Dash in association with Paignton Zoo

See Facebook page Splashdownquaywest for full details.

16th July 2011 from 11am – Sea Fest 2011

Celebrate the local marine environment and make the most of the coast in and  around Goodrington Beach, in association with Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust.

Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust

Occombe Farm, Preston Down Road, Paignton TQ3 1RN

T: 01803 520022 W: occombe.org.uk

1^st June & 27^th July – Geopark Survival

Join an expert for a day in bush craft survival techniques including fire lighting, shelter building, wild food foraging and more. For booking and details call 01803 606035.

2^nd June & 22^nd July  - Canoe the Geopark Coves

Explore Torbay’s spectacular coastline – look out for spectacular marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins and seabirds. For booking and details call 01803 606035

5^th June, 3^rd July & 31^st July – Cook Up a Summer Feast

Create easy and delicious dishes to impress this summer, with Gabrielle Jackson. For booking and details call 01803 606035.

10^th & 11^th June – Occombe Beer Festival

Sample from over 60 Westcountry beers, local cider, perry and Pimms at Occombe’s 6th annual festival with live music. Visit www.occombebeerfestival.co.uk or call 01803 606035 for details.

Torquay Museum

529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 1HG

T: 01803 293975 W: torquaymuseum.org

1^st July – 25^th October – Secret Egypt – Unravelling Truth from Myth

See beautiful and ancient Egyptian artefacts in this family-friendly blockbuster summer exhibition.

Torre Abbey

The King’s Drive, Torquay TQ2 5JE

Running until 30^th June – Echoes

A craft exhibition showcasing four contemporary makers. Open daily from 10am.

23^rd June – Mid Summer Classical Concert, Live at The Abbey

Doors open 7pm. A lovely evening of classical music and song from international artistes.

Children’s Treasure Trail in The Garden

All through the summer kids can solve the clues and win some prizes.

 

Waves Leisure Pool

Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay TQ2 5LZ

T: 01803 299992 W: rivieracentre.co.uk

1^st June to 31^st August – Kids Summer Swim Challenge

We are offering free Junior swim rewards to children aged between 5 and 15 years of age. Pick up a card from Main Reception and start collecting a special stamp each time you swim. Every 5th swim is free and a Swim Challenge Award Certificate will be rewarded after five, ten and fifteen swims.

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