With over 2,000 animals across 80 acres –you’re in for a really wild time at Paignton Zoo.Located in Devon, Paignton Zoo is one of the South West's most exciting visitor attractions.It’s a place to roam, discover and get in touch with your inner animal.Get up close to some of the animal wonders of the world across our specially designed habitats - from the savannah to the wetlands and the tropical forest.Run wild in our play areas or hop aboard our unique Jungle Express train to get even closer to the action.We’re also registered charity and part of a worldwide network of zoos which cares for and breeds rare species thanks to visitors who help fund the work.Come rain or shine Paignton Zoo is a fun filled day out for all the family, and you’ll need all day to see it all.
Paignton Pier is a pleasure pier in the large English seaside resort of Paignton, Devon. It was financed by Arthur Hyde Dendy, a local Paignton barrister and designed by George Soudon Bridgman.
Imagine the silent prayers of the Abbey’s medieval "White Canons".Picture the opulent lifestyle of the Cary family who transformed the Abbey into a fine country home.Visit Torre Abbey and step back intime to explore the lives of all who lived here for over 820at the heart of the English Riviera.Enjoy our impressive permanent art collection and lively programme of contemporary arts events. Visit our beautiful gardens, and whatever the weather, you can be transported to exotic climes in our Palm and Cactues Houses.There is even the odd mysteries to be solved!
Drift back into the style and opulence of the Jazz Age as you retrace the steps of the world’s best-selling author along Torquay’s seafront. Starting at either the Imperial Hotel or the Grand Hotel, the Agatha Christie Mile takes you to some of the places that were inspirational in her life and works, with seven unique plaques to find along way.Places to look out for include:The Grand Hotel –Where Agatha spent her honeymoon night with Archie Christie on Christmas Eve 1914. The hotel still retains an Agatha Christie Suite.Torre Abbey Garden –Home of the Agatha Christie’s Potent Plants collection inspired by the poisons and potions in her books.Princess Pier –A favourite spot of Agatha’s for roller-skating, and built in the same year she was born.Princess Gardens –Feature in the ABC Murders.The Pavilion –It was after attending a Wagner concert here that Archie Christie proposed to the young Agatha Miller.Agatha Christie Bust –A bronze bust created to commemorate the Agatha Christie Centenary Year in 1990 by Dutch sculptor Carol Van Den Boom-Cairns.Royal Torbay Yacht Club –Agatha’s father Frederick Miller was a prominent member here.Beacon Cove –Once known as Ladies Bathing Cove. It was here that Agatha got into difficulty whilst swimming and almost drowned. Living Coasts overlooks the cove from its terrace.Imperial Hotel –featured in several novels.Torquay Museum –Home to the UK's only dedicated Agatha Christie Gallery.Guided tours can be arranged on request, and a free Agatha Christie Literary Trail leaflet can be picked up at the English Riviera Visitor Information Centre (Torquay) .
Many villages lay claim to being ‘picturesque’, but the village of Cockington is the real deal. Take a walk back in time along Cockington’s narrow lanes, lined with thatched houses with their colour washed walls of stone and cobb, You’ll experience a quiet charm that is a quintessentially English with its manor house, cricket ground, thatched pub, cream teas and a place to stay.